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540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 540 East 38th Street
Secondary address 540 Garage E 38th St
Neighborhood East Flatbush
Zip code 11203
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04954-0031

Sales & Tax Overview for 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 11/01/2023
Purchase price $541,800
Tax class
Estimated property tax $6,209

Lot & Building Information for 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Building class Two Family Converted from One Family (B3) i
Building sqft 1,280
Building dimensions 16 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Aluminum/vinyl
Basement type Full
Garage type Detached, frame garage
Year built 1920
Frontage(s) East 38 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Avenue D
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
67 /100. Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
91 /100. Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
62 /100. Bikeable

School district 22
Community district 17
Closest police station 0.97 Miles
Closest fire station 0.62 Miles

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  • 540 Garage E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

About 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,280 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $36,240, the tax amount paid for 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $5,897. For the next year, the tax amount for 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is estimated at $6,209.

When was 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the last sale price?

540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 11/01/2023 for $541,800.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/01/2023 $541,800
05/30/2023 $900,097
12/03/2014 $18,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/31/2025 - D
09/04/2025 - R		 Mortgage
(2025082900179001)
10/09/2024 - D
09/04/2025 - R		 Discharge of Tax Lien
(2025082900210001)
11/01/2023 - D
11/17/2023 - R		 Deed
(2023111500537001)
05/30/2023 - D
07/28/2023 - R		 Deed
(2023072600454001)
08/03/2022 - D
06/15/2023 - R		 Power of Attorney
(2023061400818001)
06/08/2018 - D
07/06/2018 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2018070600082001)
08/03/2016 - D
08/24/2016 - R		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2016082301240001)
12/03/2014 - D
04/15/2015 - R		 Deed
(2015022300362001)
12/03/2014 - D
01/15/2015 - R		 Contract of Sale
(2014120500010001)
07/25/2012 - D
10/10/2012 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2012092800732001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $5,897
Estimated property tax: $6,209
Tax assessor's market value: $604,000
Assessed value: $36,240

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Assessment History for 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 East 38th Street, 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 $604,000 $36,240 $29,719 19.843% $5,897 $5,897 +4.72%
2024/25 $636,000 $38,160 $28,038 20.085% $5,631 $5,631 +5.99%
2023/24 $669,000 $40,140 $26,453 20.085% $5,313 $5,313 -1.10%
2022/23 $613,000 $36,780 $26,453 20.309% $5,372 $5,372 +3.20%
2021/22 $594,000 $35,640 $26,076 19.963% $5,206 $5,206 -0.12%
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Permits for 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

East Flatbush Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$590,000
-5.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$451
5.3% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$839,000
6.2% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Newkirk Ave at SE Corner
Station lines 2-5
Distance (miles) 0.398
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Bus Routes
Name Av D/E 38 St
Line B8
Distance (miles) 0.053

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 198 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 293 0.40
P.S. 198 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 293 0.40
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.33
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.33
Phyl's Academy Prep NR No Private PK-5 180 0.34
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Andries Hudde School 3 Yes Public 6-8 423 1.30
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.33
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.36
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 8 No Charter K-8 778 0.47
St. Jerome School NR No Private PK, K-8 302 0.47
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 297 0.20
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 302 0.20
Catherine Mc Auley High School NR No Private 9-12 185 0.21
New Vistas Academy NR No Private K-12 66 0.56
New Vistas Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.58
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Neighbors for 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 540 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
538 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 04/12/2022 $50,000
520 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,326 11/04/2016 $470,000
556 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 09/02/1975
536 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 08/14/1998
526 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 12/09/1982
550 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 07/16/2003
534 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 12/23/1983
548 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 07/27/2001
552 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 10/21/2015 $375,000
522 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 03/15/2022
3723 Avenue D, Brooklyn 1,320 11/27/2009 $403,000
3719 Avenue D, Brooklyn 1,224 12/14/1981
528 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 11/25/1983
542 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 07/28/2016 $459,550
554 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 05/20/2019 $626,500
558 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 09/18/2019 $720,000
562 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 11/01/2009 $323,194
524 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 03/01/2019 $660,000
532 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 07/29/2021 $649,000
530 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,280 08/29/2022
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