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542 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 542 Garage Shepherd Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
542 Shepherd Avenue
Alternate address(es)
542 Garage Shepherd Ave
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04052-0030

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,340
Building dimensions
20.5 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,658
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Shepherd Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Sutter Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
67 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.03 Miles
Closest fire station
0.59 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 542 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 542 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/21/2024 - R Initial UCC1
(2024062000665001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/21/2023 - R
07/18/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023111600843001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/28/2017 - R
09/21/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017092101268001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/20/2017 - R
08/30/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017091400118001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX
06/03/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3050008695605)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
05/13/2002 - R Mortgage
(3870008413787)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/14/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3060007187306)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/13/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3190007185519)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXX
01/06/2000 - R Mortgage
(3410006988141)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX
01/06/2000 - R
08/31/1999 - D		 Deed
(3780006990178)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 542 Shepherd 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
$4,658
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,138,000
Assessed value
$68,280

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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 $901,000 $54,060 $23,467 19.843% $4,657 $4,657 -0.14%
2024/25 $1,027,000 $61,620 $23,216 20.085% $4,663 $4,663 +5.89%
2023/24 $968,000 $58,080 $21,924 20.085% $4,403 $4,403 +4.71%
2022/23 $855,000 $51,300 $20,707 20.309% $4,205 $4,205 +7.69%
2021/22 $822,000 $49,320 $19,560 19.963% $3,905 $3,905 -5.12%
2020/21 $846,000 $50,760 $19,556 21.045% $4,116 $4,116 +0.50%
2019/20 $738,000 $44,280 $19,347 21.167% $4,095 $4,095 +7.15%
2018/19 $625,000 $37,500 $18,270 20.919% $3,822 $3,822 +8.65%
2017/18 $721,000 $43,260 $17,256 20.385% $3,518 $3,518 +7.95%
2016/17 $559,000 $33,540 $16,300 19.991% $3,259 $3,259 +2.25%
Permits

Permit information for 542 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/01/2022 Alteration
09/21/2022 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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
Shepherd Ave & Pitkin Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.208
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 370 0.12
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 370 0.12
P.S. 158 Warwick 5 No Public PK, K-5 402 0.28
P.S. 158 Warwick 5 No Public PK, K-5 402 0.28
P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 5 No Public PK, K-5 517 0.37
P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 5 No Public PK, K-5 517 0.37
P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns 5 No Public PK, K-5 228 0.40
P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns 5 No Public PK, K-5 228 0.40
Achievement First Aspire Charter 6 No Charter K-9 775 0.40
Achievement First Apollo Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 912 0.46
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Vista Academy 7 Yes Public 6-8 418 0.46
Liberty Avenue Middle School 4 Yes Public 6-8 439 0.46
East New York Middle School Of Excellence 4 No Public 6-8 239 0.12
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott 4 No Public 6-8 305 0.31
Achievement First Aspire Charter 6 No Charter K-9 775 0.40
Achievement First Apollo Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 912 0.46
America Come Back To God Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 66 0.49
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 412 0.50
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.52
St. Michael School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.52
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 0.31
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.56
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School 4 No Public 9-12 805 0.61
East New York Family Academy 5 No Public 6-12 659 0.76
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 0.82
Uft Charter School NR No Charter 9-12 190 0.82
The East New York Arts and Civics High School NR No Public 9-12 161 0.82
Performing Arts and Technology High School 6 No Public 9-12 319 0.84
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.84
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire 3 No Public 9-12 223 0.84

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Neighbors for 542 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

546 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 545 Essex St, Brooklyn 537 Essex St, Brooklyn 1046 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn 511 Essex St, Brooklyn 547 Essex St, Brooklyn 541 Essex St, Brooklyn 528 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 551 Essex St, Brooklyn 536 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 530 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 505 Essex St, Brooklyn 550 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 509 Essex St, Brooklyn 549 Essex St, Brooklyn 539 Essex St, Brooklyn 543 Essex St, Brooklyn 540 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 534 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 503 Essex St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 542 Shepherd Avenue, 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 542 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 542 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 542 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

542 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 2,340 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 542 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

542 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $68,280.

What are the property taxes for 542 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 542 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $4,657.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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