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538 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 - Property report

Also known as: 538 Garage E 26th St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

5,000

Sale price

$595,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
538 East 26th Street
Alternate address(es)
538 Garage E 26th St
ZIP code
11210
Neighborhood
Midwood
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05225-0056

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,964
Building dimensions
27 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
08/03/2009
Sale price
$595,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,997
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 26 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Flatbush Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
50 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
5,000

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
74 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
14
Closest police station
0.86 Miles
Closest fire station
0.12 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 538 East 26th 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 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/03/2009 $595,000 XXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/10/2009 - R
08/03/2009 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2009080401160003)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
08/10/2009 - R
08/03/2009 - D		 Mortgage
(2009080401160002)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/10/2009 - R
08/03/2009 - D		 Deed
(2009080401160001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX X
07/26/1991 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3610001628861)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 East 26th 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
$4,997
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,024,000
Assessed value
$121,440

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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 $1,582,000 $94,920 $23,662 19.843% $9,954 $4,695 -49.66%
2024/25 $1,861,000 $111,660 $46,434 20.085% $9,595 $9,326 +0.13%
2023/24 $1,820,000 $109,200 $46,374 20.085% $9,595 $9,314 +0.78%
2022/23 $1,566,000 $93,960 $45,507 20.309% $9,539 $9,242 +7.99%
2021/22 $1,209,000 $72,540 $42,869 19.963% $8,845 $8,558 +0.67%
2020/21 $1,172,000 $70,320 $40,393 21.045% $8,797 $8,501 +4.55%
2019/20 $1,152,000 $69,120 $38,412 21.167% $8,427 $8,131 +1.34%
2018/19 $1,314,000 $78,840 $38,352 20.919% $8,328 $8,023 +4.48%
2017/18 $922,000 $55,320 $37,669 20.385% $7,978 $7,679 +8.59%
2016/17 $1,025,000 $61,500 $35,374 19.991% $7,381 $7,072 +8.75%
Permits

Permit information for 538 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/03/2014 Alteration type 3
01/25/2010 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
06/09/2025 A
04/09/2024 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$535,500

-6.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$524

-16.6% Y-o-Y

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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Newkirk Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.289
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School Of Science And Technology 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 490 0.32
School Of Science And Technology 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 490 0.32
P.S. 315 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 541 0.33
P.S. 315 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 541 0.33
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center NR No Private PK-5 100 0.09
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center NR No Private PK-5 100 0.09
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center NR No Private PK, K-5 0 0.10
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center NR No Private PK, K-5 0 0.10
Midwood Montessori NR No Private PK-K 60 0.23
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 8 No Charter K-8 778 0.24
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas 7 Yes Public 6-8 900 0.96
St. Jerome School NR No Private PK, K-8 302 0.24
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 8 No Charter K-8 778 0.24
Our Lady of Refuge School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.29
Brooklyn Seventh-Day Adventist School NR No Private PK-8 102 0.48
New Vistas Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.49
New Vistas Academy NR No Private K-12 66 0.51
Ms 246 Walt Whitman 3 No Public 6-8 308 0.75
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.83
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Midwood High School 7 No Public 9-12 4,062 0.35
New Vistas Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.49
New Vistas Academy NR No Private K-12 66 0.51
Yeshiva Vyelipol NR No Private 9-12 98 0.53
St. John - Holy Trinity Anglica NR No Private 0 0.54
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 302 0.60
High School for Youth and Community Development 3 No Public 9-12 463 0.87
Acad for College Prep & Career Exploration: A College Board School 3 No Public 6-12 394 0.87
Science Tech And Research High School At Erasmus 8 No Public 6-12 610 0.87
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism 3 No Public 9-12 348 0.87

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Neighbors for 538 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY

562 E 26th St, Brooklyn 574 E 26th St, Brooklyn 582 E 26th St, Brooklyn 584 E 26th St, Brooklyn 580 E 26th St, Brooklyn 1328 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 1326 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 1300 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 544 E 26th St, Brooklyn 572 E 26th St, Brooklyn 588 E 26th St, Brooklyn 1310 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 570 E 26th St, Brooklyn 2601 Farragut Rd, Brooklyn 532 E 26th St, Brooklyn 1332 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 1324 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 1330 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 1306 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 1308 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210?

The development at 538 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 538 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210?

538 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 has a total of 2,964 square feet.

When was 538 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 was last sold on 08/03/2009 for $595,000.

What is the assessed value of 538 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210?

538 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 is currently assessed at $121,440.

What are the property taxes for 538 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210?

The property taxes for 538 East 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 total $4,997.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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