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537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 537 Powell Street
Secondary address 541 Powell St
Neighborhood Brownsville
Zip code 11212
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03831-0107

Sales & Tax Overview for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 08/16/2021
Purchase price $529,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $4,659

Lot & Building Information for 537 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 1986
Frontage Powell Street (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 23
Community district 16
Closest police station 0.84 Miles
Closest fire station 0.40 Miles

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  • 541 Powell St, Brooklyn, NY 11212

About 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1986 and has a total of 1,116 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $33,660, the tax amount paid for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is $4,395. For the next year, the tax amount for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is estimated at $4,659.

When was 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the last sale price?

537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 08/16/2021 for $529,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/16/2021 $529,000

Title Documents for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/12/2024 - R
02/06/2024 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024021200042001)
12/11/2023 - R
09/16/2021 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023121100290001)
09/17/2021 - R
08/16/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021091400861002)
09/17/2021 - R
08/16/2021 - D
Deed
(2021091400861001)
03/02/2022 - R
07/29/2021 - D
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2021070900447001)
04/08/1985 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3360001079936)
04/08/1985 - R Mortgage
(3350001079935)
04/08/1985 - R Mortgage
(3340001079934)
04/08/1985 - R
03/26/1985 - D
Deed
(3330001079933)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $4,396
Estimated property tax: $4,659
Tax assessor's market value: $561,000
Assessed value: $33,660

Assessment History for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $561,000 $33,660 $22,153 19.843% $4,396 $4,396 +4.71%
2024/25 $537,000 $32,220 $20,902 20.085% $4,198 $4,198 0.00%
2023/24 $578,000 $34,680 $20,902 20.085% $4,198 $4,198 +0.83%
2022/23 $477,000 $28,620 $20,502 20.309% $4,164 $4,164 +6.60%
2021/22 $487,000 $29,220 $19,567 19.963% $3,906 $3,906 +0.54%

Permits for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/18/2025 Alteration
03/27/2025 Alteration
03/27/2025 Alteration
         
         
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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) 0.173
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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 to school (mi)
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 0.37
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 to school (mi)
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 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 537 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
601 Van Sinderen Ave, Brooklyn 26,048 04/27/2011
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
541 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 10/04/2016
545 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 09/25/2002
503 Powell St, Brooklyn 1,116 04/12/2001
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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