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540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Property Information

Also known as: 542 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207

540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Property Information

Also known as: 542 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207

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Address

Primary address 540 Liberty Avenue
Secondary address 540-542 Liberty Ave
Neighborhood East New York
Zip code 11207
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03979-0012

Sales & Tax Overview for 540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 10/28/2004
Purchase price $75,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,500
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Property type Other Miscellaneous (Z9)
Buildings on lot 1
Frontage Liberty Avenue (wide)
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School district 19
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.49 Miles
Closest fire station 0.12 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 540-542 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207

About 540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the assessed value of 540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $44,865, the tax amount paid for 540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is $4,589.

When was 540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 last sold and what was the last sale price?

540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was last sold in 10/28/2004 for $75,000.

Ownership Information for 540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/28/2004 $75,000

Title Documents for 540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/19/2004 - R
10/28/2004 - D
Deed
(2004111000823001)
11/24/2004 - R
09/27/2004 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004111501616001)
01/16/1997 - R Deed
(3120005486312)
08/02/1979 - D
08/02/1979 - R
Deed
(37930109000478)
08/09/1966 - R Mortgage
(36630021400341)
08/09/1966 - R Deed
(36630021400330)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $4,589
Tax assessor's market value: $99,700
Assessed value: $44,865

Assessment History for 540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 Liberty Avenue, 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 $96,800 $43,560 $41,073 10.848% $4,456 $4,456 -1.19%
2024/25 $94,000 $42,300 $41,901 10.762% $4,509 $4,509 +3.96%
2023/24 $91,000 $40,950 $40,950 10.592% $4,337 $4,337 +2.21%
2022/23 $88,580 $39,861 $39,861 10.646% $4,244 $4,244 +1.96%
2021/22 $86,000 $38,700 $38,700 10.755% $4,162 $4,162 -13.51%

Permits for 540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/19/2013 Alteration type 1
         
         
         
         
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East New York Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$555,000
11% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$493
11% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Van Siclen Ave & Pitkin Ave at NE Corner
Station lines A-C
Distance (miles) 0.162
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 158 Warwick 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 402 0.30
P.S. 158 Warwick 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 402 0.30
St. Michael School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.14
St. Michael School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.14
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.14

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas 5 Yes Public 6-8 351 0.31
St. Michael School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.14
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.14
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 412 0.15
P.S. 89 Cypress Hills 3 No Public PK, K-8 474 0.24

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School 2 No Public 9-12 408 0.34
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.49
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire 3 No Public 9-12 223 0.64
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.64
Performing Arts and Technology High School 6 No Public 9-12 319 0.64

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Neighbors for 540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 540 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
550 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 1,600 04/23/2021 $400,000
554 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 1,600 07/26/2006
254 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn 2,220 06/08/2023 $818,000
258 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn 1,304
536 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 4,592 01/15/2026 $500
307 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 1,080 09/27/2001
545 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn 1,201 07/29/2003
553 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn 4,545 12/30/1998
293 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 1,824 02/05/2018
548 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 1,720 12/23/2015 $180,000
309 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 1,368 07/21/2014 $405,000
546 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 4,416 10/28/2004 $350,000
552 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 1,680 07/28/1999
252 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn 1,280 10/12/2021 $499,000
256 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn 1,000 05/20/2005
291 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 2,200 02/21/2015 $247,000
305 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 1,080 08/21/2017 $425,000
558 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 10/26/2021
287 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 08/12/1988
303 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 1,080 01/09/2026 $440,000
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