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542 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 - Property report

Also known as: 542 Schenck Ave

Property image for 542 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,600

Sale price

$350,000

General information

Address

Primary address

542 Schenck Avenue

ZIP code

11207

Neighborhood

East New York

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04075-0019

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,064

Building dimensions

20 ft x 50 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/12/2003

Sale price

$350,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,495

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Schenck Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Van Siclen Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 80 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,600

Area overview

Walk score

79 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

79 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.38 Miles

Closest fire station

0.43 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 542 Schenck 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 542 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/12/2003	$350,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X	XX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXX,

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/26/2025 - R 11/17/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025112400066001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/20/2025 - R 11/14/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025111700420001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/28/2025 - R 10/18/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025102700022001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/21/2005 - R 08/05/2005 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2005091402148001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX
06/03/2005 - R 05/11/2005 - D	Mortgage (2005052501924003)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX
06/03/2005 - R 05/11/2005 - D	Mortgage (2005052501924002)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX
06/03/2005 - R 02/15/2005 - D	Deed (2005052501924001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
08/28/2003 - R 05/12/2003 - D	Mortgage (2003051900552002)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX X
08/28/2003 - R 05/12/2003 - D	Deed (2003051900552001)	XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
06/18/2003 - R 04/15/2003 - D	Street Procedure (2003042500524001)	XXXX XXXXXX XX X	XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 542 Schenck 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

$2,495

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$887,000

Assessed value

$53,220

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$844,000	$50,640	$12,553	19.843%	$2,773	$2,491	-0.40%
2024/25	$876,000	$52,560	$12,452	20.085%	$2,770	$2,501	+6.99%
2023/24	$842,000	$50,520	$11,639	20.085%	$2,619	$2,338	+5.97%
2022/23	$689,000	$41,340	$10,862	20.309%	$2,502	$2,206	+8.29%
2021/22	$756,000	$45,360	$10,204	19.963%	$2,324	$2,037	-5.42%
2020/21	$707,000	$42,420	$10,234	21.045%	$2,450	$2,154	+0.81%
2019/20	$667,000	$40,020	$10,093	21.167%	$2,433	$2,136	+8.58%
2018/19	$463,000	$27,780	$9,406	20.919%	$2,273	$1,968	+9.71%
2017/18	$489,000	$29,340	$8,798	20.385%	$2,093	$1,793	+10.04%
2016/17	$538,000	$32,280	$8,153	19.991%	$1,940	$1,630	+2.61%

Permits

Permit information for 542 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Van Siclen Ave & Livonia Ave at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.121

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 149 Danny Kaye	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	479	0.34
P.S. 149 Danny Kaye	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	479	0.34
America Come Back To God Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	66	0.05
America Come Back To God Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	66	0.05
St. John Cantius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.31
St. John Cantius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.31
New Grace Center Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	185	0.33
P.S. 158 Warwick	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	402	0.39
P.S. 158 Warwick	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	402	0.39
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	342	0.40

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	0.44
America Come Back To God Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	66	0.05
St. John Cantius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.31
New Grace Center Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	185	0.33
Achievement First East New York Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,144	0.40
East New York Family Academy	5	No	Public	6-12	659	0.43
East New York Middle School Of Excellence	4	No	Public	6-8	239	0.45
P.S. 36	NR	No	Public	PK, K-12	388	0.47
Van Siclen Community Middle School	3	No	Public	6-8	221	0.51
Achievement First Linden Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-8	756	0.51

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Achievement First East New York Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,144	0.40
High School For Civil Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	140	0.42
World Academy For Total Community Health	2	No	Public	9-12	132	0.42
Performing Arts and Technology High School	6	No	Public	9-12	319	0.42
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire	3	No	Public	9-12	223	0.42
East New York Family Academy	5	No	Public	6-12	659	0.43
P.S. 36	NR	No	Public	PK, K-12	388	0.47
Uft Charter School	NR	No	Charter	9-12	190	0.51
The East New York Arts and Civics High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	161	0.51
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School	2	No	Public	9-12	408	0.64

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 542 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The development at 542 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 542 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

542 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 has a total of 2,064 square feet.

When was 542 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 last sold and what was the sale price?

542 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was last sold on 05/12/2003 for $350,000.

What is the assessed value of 542 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

542 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is currently assessed at $53,220.

What are the property taxes for 542 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The property taxes for 542 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 total $2,494.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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