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541 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

541 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 541 Powell Street
Secondary address 545 Powell St
Neighborhood Brownsville
Zip code 11212
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03831-0105

Sales & Tax Overview for 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,802
Lot dimensions 18 ft x 100.08 ft
Property type One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sqft 1,116
Building dimensions 18 ft x 31.33 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1985
Frontage Powell Street (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

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School district 23
Community district 16
Closest police station 0.85 Miles
Closest fire station 0.41 Miles

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About 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

541 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1985 and has a total of 1,116 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $31,020, the tax amount paid for 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is $3,839.

When was 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold?

541 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 10/04/2016.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/09/2016 - R
10/04/2016 - D
Deed
(2016102500240001)
09/15/2015 - R
08/30/2015 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015060900294001)
04/08/1985 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3440001079944)
04/08/1985 - R Mortgage
(3430001079943)
04/08/1985 - R Mortgage
(3420001079942)
04/08/1985 - R
03/26/1985 - D
Deed
(3410001079941)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $3,840
Tax assessor's market value: $517,000
Assessed value: $31,020
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $558,000 $33,480 $20,733 19.843% $4,396 $4,114 +4.71%
2024/25 $537,000 $32,220 $19,562 20.085% $4,198 $3,929 +0.31%
2023/24 $547,000 $32,820 $19,502 20.085% $4,198 $3,917 +1.29%
2022/23 $448,000 $26,880 $19,042 20.309% $4,164 $3,867 +6.86%
2021/22 $487,000 $29,220 $18,127 19.963% $3,906 $3,619 +0.85%

Permits for 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn

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Brownsville Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$705,000
24.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$614
61.1% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Van Sinderen Ave & New Lots Ave at SW Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.167
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.19
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.19
P.S. 41 Francis White 3 No Public K-5 154 0.29
P.S. 190 Sheffield 7 No Public PK, K-5 125 0.36
P.S. 190 Sheffield 7 No Public PK, K-5 125 0.36

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.19
Mott Hall Iv 2 No Public 6-8 128 0.29
Legacy School of the Arts 5 No Public 6-8 147 0.36
School Of The Future Brooklyn 3 No Public 6-8 105 0.38
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.45

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.45
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School 4 No Public 9-12 200 0.45
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.46
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire 3 No Public 9-12 223 0.52
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.52

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Neighbors for 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 541 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
513 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 06/14/2011
526 Junius St, Brooklyn 6,000 08/29/2019 $4,676,000
536 Junius St, Brooklyn 2,200 08/29/2019 $4,676,000
507 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 03/25/1985
508 Junius St, Brooklyn 5,000 08/29/2019 $4,676,000
517 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 02/20/2002
519 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 03/03/2026
509 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 10/01/2010 $249,100
390 Riverdale Ave, Brooklyn 1,116 03/25/1985
417 Newport St, Brooklyn 2,080 06/30/2019 $1
545 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 09/25/2002
503 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 04/12/2001
537 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 08/16/2021 $529,000
521 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 08/03/2015 $282,000
511 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 08/28/2024 $575,000
531 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 09/06/1991
505 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 05/18/2010 $280,000
415 Newport St, Brooklyn 1,840 10/28/2020 $788,000
530 Junius St, Brooklyn 3,990 08/29/2019 $4,676,000
515 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 03/05/2021 $495,000
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