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538 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 538 E 4th St

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,667

General information

Address

Primary address

538 East 4th Street

ZIP code

11218

Neighborhood

Kensington

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

05372-0033

Building

Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Building sq. ft.

1,266

Building dimensions

18 ft x 34 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1925

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,927

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

East 4 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Cortelyou Road

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

26.67 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,667

Area overview

Walk score

77 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

98 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

87 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.60 Miles

Closest fire station

0.48 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 538 East 4th 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 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/15/2016 - R 11/03/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016111100007001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX
10/10/2007 - R 08/01/2007 - D	Deed (2007092600374001)	XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
08/30/2004 - R 07/16/2004 - D	Deed (2004080300364001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
01/02/2004 - R 10/21/2003 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2003102300918002)
01/02/2004 - R 10/21/2003 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2003102300918001)	XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/04/1999 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3710006726871)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/07/1993 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3550001741155)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/10/1992 - R	Mortgage (3420001734442)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
12/10/1992 - R	Power of Attorney (3410001734441)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
12/10/1992 - R	Deed (3400001734440)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 East 4th 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

$6,927

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,556,000

Assessed value

$93,360

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,443,000	$86,580	$33,192	19.843%	$6,868	$6,586	+4.65%
2024/25	$1,196,000	$71,760	$31,334	20.085%	$6,563	$6,293	+2.17%
2023/24	$1,281,000	$76,860	$30,669	20.085%	$6,441	$6,160	+5.33%
2022/23	$1,092,000	$65,520	$28,797	20.309%	$6,145	$5,848	+1.66%
2021/22	$1,124,000	$67,440	$28,817	19.963%	$6,040	$5,753	-0.35%
2020/21	$1,104,000	$66,240	$27,433	21.045%	$6,070	$5,773	+5.60%
2019/20	$1,086,000	$65,160	$25,828	21.167%	$5,763	$5,467	+3.44%
2018/19	$916,000	$54,960	$25,264	20.919%	$5,590	$5,285	+9.19%
2017/18	$725,000	$43,500	$23,744	20.385%	$5,140	$4,840	+2.32%
2016/17	$708,000	$42,480	$23,664	19.991%	$5,041	$4,731	+7.73%

Permits

Permit information for 538 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
12/18/1992	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Kensington, Ocean Parkway residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

McDonald Ave & Cortelyou Rd at SE Corner

Station lines

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. 179 Kensington	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	668	0.10
P.S. 179 Kensington	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	668	0.10
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.18
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.18
Yeshiva Derech Chaim	NR	No	Private		0	0.26
Yeshiva Chatzar Hakodesh Sanz	NR	No	Private	K-8	0	0.31
Gan Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.32

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas	7	Yes	Public	6-8	900	0.25
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.18
Yeshiva Derech Chaim	NR	No	Private		0	0.26
Yeshiva Chatzar Hakodesh Sanz	NR	No	Private	K-8	0	0.31
Gan Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.32
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath	NR	No	Private	K-8	0	0.33

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.18
Yeshiva Derech Chaim	NR	No	Private		0	0.26
Torah Vodaath High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.33
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadel	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.34
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	622	0.35

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 538 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 538 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

538 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 1,266 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

538 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $93,360.

What are the property taxes for 538 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 538 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $6,926.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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