| Primary address | 541 East 5th Street |
| Secondary address | 541 Garage E 5th St |
| Neighborhood | Kensington |
| Zip code | 11218 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 05374-0064 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,732 |
| Lot sqft | 2,250 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1) |
| Building sqft | 1,152 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Frontage(s) | East 5 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Cortelyou Road |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 12 |
| Closest police station | 0.59 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.40 Miles |
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541 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1925 and has a total of 1,152 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 541 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $68,160, the tax amount paid for 541 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is $6,679. For the next year, the tax amount for 541 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is estimated at $6,732.
When was 541 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold?541 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold in 06/10/1998.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 541 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $6,680 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,732 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,136,000 |
| Assessed value: | $68,160 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 541 East 5th 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $1,136,000 | $68,160 | $33,664 | 19.843% | $6,962 | $6,680 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $1,060,000 | $63,600 | $31,758 | 20.085% | $6,648 | $6,379 | +6.48% |
| 2023/24 | $1,279,000 | $76,740 | $29,825 | 20.085% | $6,272 | $5,990 | +5.35% |
| 2022/23 | $1,293,000 | $77,580 | $27,999 | 20.309% | $5,983 | $5,686 | +1.67% |
| 2021/22 | $998,000 | $59,880 | $28,019 | 19.963% | $5,881 | $5,593 | -4.49% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Closest station | McDonald Ave & Cortelyou Rd at SE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distance (miles) | 0.246 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | MC Donald Av/Cortelyou Rd | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B67 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.247 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 179 Kensington | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 668 | 0.17 |
| P.S. 179 Kensington | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 668 | 0.17 |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.25 |
| Bnos Yerushalayim School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,156 | 0.26 |
| Bnos Yerushalayim School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,156 | 0.26 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 62 Ditmas | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 900 | 0.17 |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.25 |
| Bnos Yerushalayim School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,156 | 0.26 |
| Mesivta Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 432 | 0.27 |
| Bonim Lamokom | NR | No | Private | 35 | 0.28 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Torah Vodaath High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.25 |
| Bnos Yerushalayim School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,156 | 0.26 |
| Bonim Lamokom | NR | No | Private | 35 | 0.28 | |
| Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 622 | 0.32 |
| Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadel | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.33 |
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Here are the neighbors for 541 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 527 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 3,520 | 09/11/2025 | $2,225,000 |
| 507 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 06/07/2018 | |
| 511 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 11/05/2023 | |
| 533 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 3,520 | 12/28/2000 | |
| 509 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 1,210 | 09/27/2013 | $689,000 |
| 543 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 1,152 | 10/23/2023 | $1,273,500 |
| 402 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn | 57,900 | 09/22/1995 | |
| 539 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 3,520 | 11/29/1989 | |
| 505 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 2,230 | 08/02/2019 | $1,607,000 |
| 509 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 10/15/2020 | |
| 410 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn | 43,056 | 08/06/1999 | |
| 555 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 16,000 | 11/24/1986 | |
| 529 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 3,520 | 06/27/2023 | |
| 547 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 06/26/1989 | |
| 525 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 3,520 | 07/29/2024 | |
| 523 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 2,524 | 08/08/2012 | $296,500 |
| 501 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 05/06/2008 | |
| 521 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 2,524 | 06/05/2025 | |
| 503 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 05/06/2008 | |
| 519 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 4,145 | 11/09/2001 |
