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538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 - Property report

Also known as: 538 E 21st St

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Property type

Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

10,000

Sale price

$4,216,128

General information

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Address
Primary address
538 East 21st Street
Alternate address(es)
538-546 E 21st St
538 Kenmore Pl
ZIP code
11226
Neighborhood
Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05184-0025

Owner

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)
Building sq. ft.
41,772
Building dimensions
100 ft x 86 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
6
Year built
1931
Building material
Sales
Sale date
01/12/2002
Sale price
$4,216,128
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$189,311
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
53
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
100 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
10,000

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
85 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
14
Closest police station
1.05 Miles
Closest fire station
0.42 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 538 East 21st 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 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/12/2002 $4,216,128 XXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/19/2022 - R
09/28/2021 - D		 Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2022011200817006)		 XX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/19/2022 - R
09/28/2021 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2022011200817005)		 XX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/19/2022 - R
09/28/2021 - D		 Agreement
(2022011200817004)		 XX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/19/2022 - R
09/28/2021 - D		 Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2022011200817002)		 XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
01/19/2022 - R
09/28/2021 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2022011200817001)		 XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
05/20/2015 - R
05/01/2015 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2015051301132003)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/20/2015 - R
05/01/2015 - D		 Agreement
(2015051301132002)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/20/2015 - R
05/01/2015 - D		 Mortgage
(2015051301132001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/13/2009 - R
01/30/2009 - D		 Agreement
(2009022500134001)		 XXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
02/09/2006 - R
02/02/2006 - D		 UCC3 Termination
(2006020200434006)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 East 21st 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
$189,311
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,562,000
Assessed value
$1,602,900

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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 $3,521,000 $1,584,450 $1,436,660 12.439% $178,706 $177,184 +2.46%
2024/25 $3,743,000 $1,684,350 $1,409,220 12.5% $176,153 $172,931 +8.00%
2023/24 $3,393,000 $1,526,850 $1,309,950 12.502% $163,770 $160,123 +8.71%
2022/23 $3,034,000 $1,365,300 $1,230,480 12.267% $150,943 $147,296 +9.65%
2021/22 $2,506,000 $1,127,700 $1,127,700 12.235% $137,974 $134,327 -6.19%
2020/21 $2,982,000 $1,341,900 $1,167,300 12.267% $143,193 $143,193 +7.13%
2019/20 $2,640,000 $1,188,000 $1,071,630 12.473% $133,664 $133,664 +5.04%
2018/19 $2,510,000 $1,129,500 $1,008,990 12.612% $127,254 $127,254 +5.84%
2017/18 $2,456,000 $1,105,200 $945,270 12.719% $120,229 $120,229 +5.99%
2016/17 $2,382,000 $1,071,900 $879,840 12.892% $113,429 $113,429 +8.67%
Permits

Permit information for 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/20/2026 Alteration
11/07/2024 Alteration
11/07/2024 Alteration
09/30/2013 Alteration type 2
07/27/2012 Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/11/2020 E-elevator elevatorrequired
08/14/2018 E-elevator
11/14/2016 Acc1-(other BLDGS types) - elevator affirmation of correction

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Marlborough Rd & Cortelyou Rd at SE Corner
Station lines
B-Q
Distance (miles)
0.291
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Neighbors for 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY

580 E 21st St, Brooklyn 919 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 421 E 19th St, Brooklyn 445 E 19th St, Brooklyn 937 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 459 E 19th St, Brooklyn 550 E 21st St, Brooklyn 941 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 903 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 417 E 19th St, Brooklyn 439 E 19th St, Brooklyn 409 E 19th St, Brooklyn 431 E 19th St, Brooklyn 455 E 19th St, Brooklyn 931 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 925 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 520 E 21st St, Brooklyn 570 E 21st St, Brooklyn 2000 Dorchester Rd, Brooklyn 911 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226?

The development at 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226?

538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 has a total of 41,772 square feet.

When was 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 was last sold on 01/12/2002 for $4,216,128.

What is the assessed value of 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226?

538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 is currently assessed at $1,602,900.

What are the property taxes for 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226?

The property taxes for 538 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 total $190,528.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 53 residential unit(s).

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