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538 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 538 E 51st St

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,600

Sale price

$349,000

General information

Address

Primary address

538 East 51st Street

Alternate address(es)

538 Garage E 51st St

ZIP code

11203

Neighborhood

East Flatbush

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04722-0035

Building

Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Building sq. ft.

1,280

Building dimensions

20 ft x 32 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Detached, Frame Garage

Sales

Sale date

06/22/2005

Sale price

$349,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,403

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

East 51 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Tilden Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 80 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,600

Area overview

Walk score

91 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

72 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

59 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.26 Miles

Closest fire station

0.12 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 538 East 51st 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 538 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
06/22/2005	$349,000	XXXXX, XXXXXX X	XXXXX, XXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/09/2018 - R 08/30/2018 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2018100500809001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/15/2018 - R 06/06/2018 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2018081401158002)	X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX
10/12/2016 - R 08/31/2016 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016101100132001)	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XX XXX XX	X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXX XXXXXXX
12/20/2011 - R 11/25/2011 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2011121200269001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XX X	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX
12/07/2007 - R 11/29/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007113000836002)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/01/2007 - R 10/16/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007101600162002)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
11/01/2007 - R 10/16/2007 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2007101600162001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
11/01/2007 - R 10/05/2007 - D	Agreement (2007101600162003)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
12/07/2007 - R 06/27/2005 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2007113000836001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XX X
10/07/2016 - R 06/22/2005 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016100600790001)	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X	X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 East 51st 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

$5,403

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$751,000

Assessed value

$45,060

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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	$736,000	$44,160	$25,603	19.843%	$5,362	$5,080	+4.73%
2024/25	$660,000	$39,600	$24,153	20.085%	$5,120	$4,851	+6.64%
2023/24	$682,000	$40,920	$22,650	20.085%	$4,830	$4,549	+5.51%
2022/23	$558,000	$33,480	$21,231	20.309%	$4,608	$4,312	+1.65%
2021/22	$515,000	$30,900	$21,251	19.963%	$4,530	$4,242	-4.51%
2020/21	$514,000	$30,840	$21,109	21.045%	$4,739	$4,442	+5.76%
2019/20	$409,000	$24,540	$19,844	21.167%	$4,497	$4,200	+8.06%
2018/19	$447,000	$26,820	$18,582	20.919%	$4,193	$3,887	+9.35%
2017/18	$375,000	$22,500	$17,439	20.385%	$3,855	$3,555	+2.44%
2016/17	$391,000	$23,460	$17,359	19.991%	$3,780	$3,470	+3.26%

Permits

Permit information for 538 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Nostrand Ave & Beverly Rd at SE Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

1.048

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 244 Richard R Green	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	344	0.20
P.S. 244 Richard R Green	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	344	0.20
Learning Dynamics Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.04
Learning Dynamics Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.04
Parkway Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-K	6	0.24
Parkway Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-K	6	0.24
Parkway Elementary & Preschool	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.28
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	308	0.38
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	308	0.38
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	266	0.42

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The)	4	Yes	Public	6-8	180	0.71
Learning Dynamics Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.04
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY	7	No	Public	6-8	350	0.20
Parkway Elementary & Preschool	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.28
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.37
Is 285 Meyer Levin	6	No	Public	6-8	552	0.46
Ebenezer Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	92	0.49
St. Therese of Lisieux School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.55
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies	NR	No	Public	6-8	132	0.71
Kings Collegiate Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,215	0.71

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences	3	No	Public	9-12	232	0.34
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School	1	No	Public	9-12	152	0.34
It Takes A Village Academy	3	No	Public	9-12	308	0.34
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.37
Nazareth Regional High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	325	0.49
Nazareth Regional High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	448	0.49
Kings Collegiate Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,215	0.71
East Brooklyn Community High School	2	No	Public	9-12	127	0.90
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	302	0.91
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	297	0.91

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 538 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 538 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

538 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,280 square feet.

When was 538 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 06/22/2005 for $349,000.

What is the assessed value of 538 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

538 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $45,060.

What are the property taxes for 538 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 538 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $5,403.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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