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538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Property Information

538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 Brooklyn Avenue
Secondary address 538-540 Brooklyn Ave
Neighborhood Wingate
Zip code 11225
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04792-0029

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 06/22/2005
Purchase price $550,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,715
Lot dimensions 24.5 ft x 70 ft
Property type Four Families (C3)
Building sqft 5,494
Building dimensions 24.5 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Structure type Walk-up apartment
Year built 2007
Frontage Brooklyn Avenue (narrow)
Maple Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street East New York Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 4
Residential sqft

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School district 17
Community district 9
Closest police station 0.22 Miles
Closest fire station 0.38 Miles

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Other Property Data for 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 538-540 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225

About 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY?

538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY was built in 2007 and has a total of 5,494 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $612,000, the tax amount paid for 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY is $22,729.

When was 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY last sold?

538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY was last sold in 12/08/2005.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/22/2005 $550,000
11/23/2004 $450,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/21/2008 - R Initial UCC1
(2008101601094005)
10/21/2008 - R
09/29/2008 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2008101601094004)
10/21/2008 - R
09/29/2008 - D
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2008101601094003)
10/21/2008 - R
09/23/2008 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2008101601094002)
10/21/2008 - R
09/04/2008 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2008101601094001)
01/22/2009 - R
08/15/2008 - D
Maps
(2009011500504002)
01/22/2009 - R
02/11/2008 - D
Condo Declaration
(2009011500504001)
12/27/2005 - R
12/08/2005 - D
Deed
(2005121500422001)
07/28/2005 - R
07/11/2005 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005071101467001)
08/19/2005 - R
07/05/2005 - D
Certificate
(2005070701329002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $22,729
Tax assessor's market value: $1,360,000
Assessed value: $612,000

Assessment History for 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 Brooklyn 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 $1,133,000 $509,850 $169,191 12.439% $21,046 $21,046 +7.47%
2024/25 $944,400 $424,980 $156,662 12.5% $19,583 $19,583 -0.02%
2023/24 $787,000 $354,150 $156,662 12.502% $19,586 $19,586 +2067.15%
2008/09 $660,000 $297,000 $7,175 12.596% $33,212 $904 -60.84%
2007/08 $79,800 $35,910 $19,348 11.928% $2,493 $2,308 +280.65%

Permits for 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/21/2008 Subdivision: condo
02/21/2008 Subdivision: condo
05/30/2006 Alteration type 3
03/30/2006 Alteration type 3
03/02/2006 Alteration type 2
03/02/2006 Alteration type 2
05/20/2005 New building
05/20/2005 New building
05/20/2005 New building
05/20/2005 New building
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Wingate Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$987,500
51.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,031
54.2% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.29
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.29
Beth Rivkah Elementary School NR No Private K-8 1,156 0.07
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.13
St. Francis of Assisi School NR No Private PK-8 216 0.17

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 61 Gladstone H Atwell 5 Yes Public 6-8 361 0.22
Beth Rivkah Elementary School NR No Private K-8 1,156 0.07
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.13
St. Francis of Assisi School NR No Private PK-8 216 0.17
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.20

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.10
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.10
Bnos Chomesh NR No Private 10-12 37 0.10
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.13
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.20

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Neighbors for 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 538 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
431 Maple St, Brooklyn 06/06/2001
544 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 6,383 12/09/2005
441 Maple St, Brooklyn 2,750 11/09/1979
437 Maple St, Brooklyn 1,113 10/27/2003 $168,000
443 Maple St, Brooklyn 11/09/1979
512 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 06/11/2015
506 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 02/17/2022 $1,200,000
496 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 2,080 07/01/2026
435 Maple St, Brooklyn 5,577 05/14/2009 $200,000
508 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 1,660 06/11/2015
417 Maple St, Brooklyn 2,080 11/08/2023
490 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 1,167 05/12/2023 $3,500,000
425 Maple St, Brooklyn 1,440 06/06/2001
486 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 1,215 07/22/2015
453 Maple St, Brooklyn 6,590 10/16/2013
514 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 2,022 04/06/1995
504 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 340 02/17/2022 $1,200,000
500 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 510 01/21/1997
502 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 1,600 10/27/2014 $460,000
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