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538 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 - Property report

Also known as: 538 E 28th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

2,033

General information

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Address
Primary address
538 East 28th Street
ZIP code
11210
Neighborhood
Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05229-0046

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,529
Building dimensions
19.83 ft x 46 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1950
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,451
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 28 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Rogers Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19.83 ft x 102.5 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,033

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
69 /100.  Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
14
Closest police station
0.78 Miles
Closest fire station
0.07 Miles

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Ownership information for 538 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 538 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/18/1992 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3720001736772)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/12/1981 - D
05/12/1981 - R
Deed
(38130123700289)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
07/19/1973 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37330064700638)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXX
03/12/1973 - R Mortgage
(37330061900625)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/12/1973 - R Deed
(37330061900623)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 538 East 28th 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
$2,451
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$923,000
Assessed value
$55,380

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 $702,000 $42,120 $31,183 19.843% $6,469 $6,188 +32.41%
2024/25 $796,000 $47,760 $23,266 20.085% $6,178 $4,673 +6.27%
2023/24 $970,000 $58,200 $21,894 20.085% $5,848 $4,397 -16.75%
2022/23 $794,000 $47,640 $26,009 20.309% $5,579 $5,282 +1.66%
2021/22 $663,000 $39,780 $26,029 19.963% $5,484 $5,196 -4.15%
2020/21 $625,000 $37,500 $25,759 21.045% $5,718 $5,421 +5.69%
2019/20 $691,000 $41,460 $24,232 21.167% $5,426 $5,129 +7.52%
2018/19 $477,000 $28,620 $22,804 20.919% $5,076 $4,770 +9.24%
2017/18 $488,000 $29,280 $21,421 20.385% $4,666 $4,367 +2.35%
2016/17 $494,000 $29,640 $21,341 19.991% $4,576 $4,266 +3.59%

Permit information for 538 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

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Flatbush residential market stats

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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
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Newkirk Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.184

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 396 0.15
P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 396 0.15
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 8 No Charter K-8 778 0.13
St. Jerome School NR No Private PK, K-8 302 0.13
St. Jerome School NR No Private PK, K-8 302 0.13
P.S. 269 Nostrand NR No Public PK, 3-5 325 0.14
P.S. 269 Nostrand NR No Public PK, 3-5 325 0.14
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center NR No Private PK-5 100 0.18
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center NR No Private PK-5 100 0.18
Cortelyou Early Childhood Center NR No Private PK, K-5 0 0.20
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 8 No Charter K-8 778 0.13
St. Jerome School NR No Private PK, K-8 302 0.13
New Vistas Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.38
New Vistas Academy NR No Private K-12 66 0.39
Our Lady of Refuge School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.43
St. Vincent Ferrer School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.50
Ms 246 Walt Whitman 3 No Public 6-8 308 0.76
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.77
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Vistas Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.38
New Vistas Academy NR No Private K-12 66 0.39
Midwood High School 7 No Public 9-12 4,062 0.39
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 297 0.47
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 302 0.47
Catherine Mc Auley High School NR No Private 9-12 185 0.47
High School for Youth and Community Development 3 No Public 9-12 463 0.90
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus 2 No Public 9-12 234 0.90
Science Tech And Research High School At Erasmus 8 No Public 6-12 610 0.90
Acad for College Prep & Career Exploration: A College Board School 3 No Public 6-12 394 0.90

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210?

The development at 538 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 538 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210?

538 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 has a total of 1,529 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210?

538 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 is currently assessed at $55,380.

What are the property taxes for 538 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210?

The property taxes for 538 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 total $2,450.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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