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540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 540 Linwood St

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Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

3,375

Sale price

$271,600

General information

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Address
Primary address
540 Linwood Street
Alternate address(es)
540 Garage Linwood St
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04034-0025

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Building
Property type
Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sq. ft.
2,902
Building dimensions
27 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1930
Building material
Sales
Sale date
05/18/2015
Sale price
$271,600
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,863
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
5
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
37.5 ft x 90 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,375

Area overview

Walk score
63 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.06 Miles
Closest fire station
0.55 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 540 Linwood 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 540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/18/2015 $271,600 XX & XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX
01/10/2011 $655,000 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX. XXXXXX, XXXX
01/30/2007 $650,000 XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/02/2025 - R
09/16/2025 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2025100100521001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
02/28/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025022600461001)		 XX XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX
04/07/2025 - R
02/24/2025 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2025022600489002)		 XX XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX
04/07/2025 - R
02/24/2025 - D		 Mortgage
(2025022600489001)		 XX XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX
03/14/2023 - R
02/28/2023 - D		 Assignment of Tax Lien
(2023030200255004)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
07/14/2021 - R
06/30/2021 - D		 Assignment of Tax Lien
(2021070600540004)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
10/30/2019 - R
10/24/2019 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2019102901255001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
12/26/2018 - D
12/26/2018 - R		 Certificate
(2018122600278001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/26/2018 - R
12/23/2018 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2018122600278002)		 XX XX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/23/2018 - R
08/09/2018 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2018082200613001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 Linwood 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
$2,863
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,198,000
Assessed value
$539,100

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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 $1,058,000 $476,100 $21,311 12.439% $2,651 $2,651 +7.48%
2024/25 $993,000 $446,850 $19,732 12.5% $2,467 $2,467 -32.78%
2023/24 $922,000 $55,320 $18,270 20.085% $3,670 $3,670 -1.10%
2022/23 $755,000 $45,300 $18,270 20.309% $3,710 $3,710 +2.70%
2021/22 $702,000 $42,120 $18,100 19.963% $3,613 $3,613 +0.54%
2020/21 $692,000 $41,520 $17,076 21.045% $3,594 $3,594 +5.30%
2019/20 $765,000 $45,900 $16,123 21.167% $3,413 $3,413 +7.15%
2018/19 $637,000 $38,220 $15,225 20.919% $3,185 $3,185 +2.62%
2017/18 $752,000 $45,120 $15,225 20.385% $3,104 $3,104 +2.93%
2016/17 $578,000 $34,680 $15,083 19.991% $3,015 $3,015 +8.36%
Permits

Permit information for 540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/21/2021 Alteration
11/21/2019 Alteration
05/01/2019 Alteration type 3
04/09/2019 Full demolition
02/11/2019 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
08/22/2016 C-construction
04/09/2014 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1
04/09/2014 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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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
Shepherd Ave & Pitkin Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.155
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Neighbors for 540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY

544 Linwood St, Brooklyn 476 Essex St, Brooklyn 532 Linwood St, Brooklyn 732 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn 766 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn 490 Essex St, Brooklyn 526 Linwood St, Brooklyn 549 Linwood St, Brooklyn 528 Linwood St, Brooklyn 469-479 Elton St, Brooklyn 525 Linwood St, Brooklyn 484 Essex St, Brooklyn 551 Linwood St, Brooklyn 534 Linwood St, Brooklyn 522 Linwood St, Brooklyn 546 Linwood St, Brooklyn 530 Linwood St, Brooklyn 524 Linwood St, Brooklyn 730 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn 728 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY

11207, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11374, New York City, NY 11375, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11415, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11418, New York City, NY 11419, New York City, NY 11420, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY 11424, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 2,902 square feet.

When was 540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 05/18/2015 for $271,600.

What is the assessed value of 540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $539,100.

What are the property taxes for 540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 540 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $2,862.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

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