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537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 537 Powell St

Property image for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1986

Lot sq. ft.

1,802

Sale price

$529,000

General information

Address

Primary address

537 Powell Street

Alternate address(es)

541 Powell St

ZIP code

11212

Neighborhood

Brownsville

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03831-0107

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

1,116

Building dimensions

18 ft x 31.33 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1986

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

08/16/2021

Sale price

$529,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,687

Tax class

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Powell Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Mother Gaston Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18 ft x 100.08 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,802

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Current built area

1,117 sq. ft.

Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score

71 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

71 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.84 Miles

Closest fire station

0.40 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
08/16/2021	$529,000	XXXX, XXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/12/2024 - R 02/06/2024 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2024021200042001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
12/11/2023 - R 09/16/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2023121100290001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
09/17/2021 - R 08/16/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021091400861002)	XXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/17/2021 - R 08/16/2021 - D	Deed (2021091400861001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXX
03/02/2022 - R 07/29/2021 - D	Sundry Miscellaneous (2021070900447001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/08/1985 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3360001079936)	XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXX XXXX XXXX
04/08/1985 - R	Mortgage (3350001079935)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/08/1985 - R	Mortgage (3340001079934)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXX
04/08/1985 - R 03/26/1985 - D	Deed (3330001079933)	XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$2,687

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$517,000

Assessed value

$31,020

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Assessment history

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Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y 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%
2020/21	$471,000	$28,260	$18,461	21.045%	$3,885	$3,885	+5.38%
2019/20	$407,000	$24,420	$17,418	21.167%	$3,687	$3,687	+1.19%
2018/19	$320,000	$19,200	$17,418	20.919%	$3,644	$3,644	+4.62%
2017/18	$338,000	$20,280	$17,085	20.385%	$3,483	$3,483	+6.84%
2016/17	$324,000	$19,440	$16,306	19.991%	$3,260	$3,260	+8.36%

Permits

Permit information for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Brownsville residential market stats

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Median sale price

$717,500

4.3% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$448

-2% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Van Sinderen Ave & New Lots Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.173

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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
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	277	0.37
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	277	0.37
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	651	0.45
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	342	0.46
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	342	0.46

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	0.37
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	651	0.45
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V	3	No	Public	6-8	83	0.45
Achievement First East New York Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,144	0.46
Hyde Leadership Charter School-Brooklyn	4	No	Charter	K-8	476	0.50
New Grace Center Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	185	0.52
Key Collegiate Charter School	NR	No	Charter	6-8	116	0.54

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
High School For Civil Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	140	0.52
Performing Arts and Technology High School	6	No	Public	9-12	319	0.52
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School	5	No	Public	9-12	227	0.65
Teachers Preperatory High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	189	0.65
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.71

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1986.

What is the total square footage of 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,116 square feet.

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

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

What is the assessed value of 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $31,020.

What are the property taxes for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 537 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $4,659.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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