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537 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 537 E 37th St

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Property type

One Story - Permanent Living Quarter (A2)

Year built

1940

Lot sq. ft.

2,092

General information

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Address
Primary address
537 East 37th Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04937-0036

Owner

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Building
Property type
One Story - Permanent Living Quarter (A2)
Building sq. ft.
1,554
Building dimensions
20.92 ft x 49 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1940
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,493
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 37 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Clarendon Road
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20.92 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,092

Area overview

Walk score
60 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
91 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
17
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.10 Miles
Closest fire station
0.69 Miles

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Ownership information for 537 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 537 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/22/1996 - R Mortgage
(3330005114933)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/18/1973 - R Mortgage
(37330064700239)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
07/18/1973 - R Deed
(37330064700237)
XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX
06/18/1968 - R Deed
(36830074800429)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 537 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,493
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$666,000
Assessed value
$39,960

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 $765,000 $45,900 $31,018 19.843% $6,155 $6,155 +3.97%
2024/25 $626,000 $37,560 $29,474 20.085% $5,920 $5,920 +5.99%
2023/24 $672,000 $40,320 $27,808 20.085% $5,585 $5,585 -1.10%
2022/23 $628,000 $37,680 $27,808 20.309% $5,648 $5,648 +3.74%
2021/22 $566,000 $33,960 $27,270 19.963% $5,444 $5,444 +0.08%
2020/21 $603,000 $36,180 $25,848 21.045% $5,440 $5,440 +4.63%
2019/20 $627,000 $37,620 $24,562 21.167% $5,199 $5,199 +7.25%
2018/19 $537,000 $32,220 $23,173 20.919% $4,848 $4,848 +2.62%
2017/18 $442,000 $26,520 $23,173 20.385% $4,724 $4,724 +3.98%
2016/17 $390,000 $23,400 $22,725 19.991% $4,543 $4,543 +7.86%

Permit information for 537 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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East Flatbush, Farragut residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Beverly Rd at SE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.368

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 181 5 Yes Public PK, K-8 554 0.35
P.S. 181 5 Yes Public PK, K-8 554 0.35
Phyl's Academy Prep NR No Private PK-5 180 0.21
Phyl's Academy Prep NR No Private PK-5 180 0.21
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.39
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.39
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.43
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 8 No Charter K-8 778 0.52
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 246 Walt Whitman 3 Yes Public 6-8 308 0.67
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.35
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.39
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.43
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 8 No Charter K-8 778 0.52
St. Jerome School NR No Private PK, K-8 302 0.52
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.59
New Vistas Academy NR No Private K-12 66 0.68
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.72
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.76
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 302 0.33
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 297 0.33
Catherine Mc Auley High School NR No Private 9-12 185 0.34
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.59
New Vistas Academy NR No Private K-12 66 0.68
Science Tech And Research High School At Erasmus 8 No Public 6-12 610 0.91
Acad for College Prep & Career Exploration: A College Board School 3 No Public 6-12 394 0.91
High School for Youth and Community Development 3 No Public 9-12 463 0.91
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism 3 No Public 9-12 348 0.91
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus 2 No Public 9-12 234 0.91

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 537 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 537 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 537 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

537 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,554 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 537 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

537 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $39,960.

What are the property taxes for 537 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 537 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $6,493.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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