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539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 539 Christopher Ave

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1986

Lot sq. ft.

2,367

Sale price

$100,123

General information

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Address
Primary address
539 Christopher Avenue
Alternate address(es)
282 Lott Ave
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
Brownsville
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03856-0118

Owner

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,116
Building dimensions
18 ft x 31.42 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1986
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
04/17/2006
Sale price
$100,123
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,552
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Christopher Avenue (narrow)
Lott Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
23.67 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,367

Area overview

Walk score
74 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
68 /100.  Bikeable
School district
23
Community district
16
Closest police station
0.69 Miles
Closest fire station
0.57 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/17/2006 $100,123 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XX XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/17/2016 - R
03/15/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016052600496001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
12/23/2015 - R
12/03/2015 - D		 Deed, Other
(2015120701252001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/16/2009 - R
03/16/2009 - D		 Mortgage
(2009033100914001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
08/18/2006 - R
06/30/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006080400702001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
06/16/2006 - R
06/08/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006060801978001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX
07/01/2006 - R
04/17/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006042800353002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX
07/01/2006 - R
04/17/2006 - D		 Deed
(2006042800353001)		 XX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/05/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3960007178096)		 XX XXXXXX XXXXXX
01/31/2000 - R Mortgage
(3290007040529)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/31/2000 - R Certificate
(3850007042685)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 539 Christopher Avenue, 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
$2,552
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$619,000
Assessed value
$37,140

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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 $526,000 $31,560 $12,132 19.843% $4,815 $2,407 +4.73%
2024/25 $537,000 $32,220 $11,445 20.085% $4,598 $2,299 0.00%
2023/24 $591,000 $35,460 $11,445 20.085% $4,598 $2,299 -0.35%
2022/23 $516,000 $30,960 $11,358 20.309% $4,614 $2,307 +7.84%
2021/22 $512,000 $30,720 $10,716 19.963% $4,278 $2,139 +0.53%
2020/21 $474,000 $28,440 $10,110 21.045% $4,255 $2,128 +5.39%
2019/20 $440,000 $26,400 $9,538 21.167% $4,038 $2,019 +53.73%
2018/19 $528,000 $31,680 $6,278 20.919% $3,991 $1,313 -49.98%
2017/18 $398,000 $23,880 $12,881 20.385% $3,859 $2,626 -26.46%
2016/17 $330,000 $19,800 $17,860 19.991% $3,570 $3,570 +266.28%
Permits

Permit information for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$599,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$516

5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Van Sinderen Ave & New Lots Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.177
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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 0.17
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.17
P.S. 41 Francis White 3 No Public K-5 154 0.26
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.28
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Cre 5 No Charter K-5 208 0.42
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.45
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.45
P.S. 190 Sheffield 7 No Public PK, K-5 125 0.49
P.S. 190 Sheffield 7 No Public PK, K-5 125 0.49
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.52
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 0.17
Mott Hall Iv 2 No Public 6-8 128 0.26
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.28
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V 3 No Public 6-8 83 0.28
Legacy School of the Arts 5 No Public 6-8 147 0.49
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.52
School Of The Future Brooklyn 3 No Public 6-8 105 0.56
Riverdale Avenue Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 118 0.58
Key Collegiate Charter School NR No Charter 6-8 116 0.59
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.60
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School 4 No Public 9-12 200 0.28
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.28
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.60
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 0.69
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.69
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire 3 No Public 9-12 223 0.69
Performing Arts and Technology High School 6 No Public 9-12 319 0.69
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School 5 No Public 9-12 227 0.70
Teachers Preperatory High School NR No Public 9-12 189 0.70
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 0.82

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Neighbors for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

768 Sackman St, Brooklyn 553 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 543 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 545 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 770 Sackman St, Brooklyn 778 Sackman St, Brooklyn 782 Sackman St, Brooklyn 784 Sackman St, Brooklyn 786 Sackman St, Brooklyn 551 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 774 Sackman St, Brooklyn 547 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 549 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 776 Sackman St, Brooklyn 772 Sackman St, Brooklyn 541 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 555 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 557 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 780 Sackman St, Brooklyn 760 Sackman St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1986.

What is the total square footage of 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,116 square feet.

When was 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 04/17/2006 for $100,123.

What is the assessed value of 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $37,140.

What are the property taxes for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 539 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $2,551.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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