| Primary address | 542 East 8th Street |
| Neighborhood | Kensington |
| Zip code | 11218 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 05391-0043 |
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| Purchase date | 10/14/2004 |
| Purchase price | $885,500 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $10,749 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 4,820 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 3,588 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Wood |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Frontage(s) | East 8 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Ditmas Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 12 |
| Closest police station | 0.45 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.29 Miles |
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542 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1910 and has a total of 3,588 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 542 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $129,420, the tax amount paid for 542 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is $10,745. For the next year, the tax amount for 542 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is estimated at $10,749.
When was 542 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold?542 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold in 12/30/2019.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2004 | $885,500 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 542 East 8th 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: | $10,745 |
| Estimated property tax: | $10,749 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,157,000 |
| Assessed value: | $129,420 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 542 East 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $2,157,000 | $129,420 | $54,152 | 19.843% | $11,027 | $10,745 | +4.67% |
| 2024/25 | $1,704,000 | $102,240 | $51,114 | 20.085% | $10,535 | $10,266 | +5.45% |
| 2023/24 | $1,879,000 | $112,740 | $48,472 | 20.085% | $10,017 | $9,736 | +4.59% |
| 2022/23 | $1,928,000 | $115,680 | $45,834 | 20.309% | $9,605 | $9,308 | +3.88% |
| 2021/22 | $1,909,000 | $114,540 | $44,887 | 19.963% | $9,248 | $8,961 | -5.17% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | McDonald Ave & Ditmas Ave at SE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.391 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Coney Island Av/Ditmas Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B68 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.141 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 217 Colonel David Marcus School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 876 | 0.31 |
| P.S. 217 Colonel David Marcus School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 876 | 0.31 |
| Bonim Lamokom | NR | No | Private | 35 | 0.12 | |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.12 |
| Mesivta Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 432 | 0.12 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 62 Ditmas | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 900 | 0.11 |
| Bonim Lamokom | NR | No | Private | 35 | 0.12 | |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.12 |
| Mesivta Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 432 | 0.12 |
| Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 622 | 0.15 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bonim Lamokom | NR | No | Private | 35 | 0.12 | |
| Torah Vodaath High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.12 |
| Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 622 | 0.15 |
| Yeshiva Nesivas Chaim | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.36 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Midwood | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.38 |
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Here are the neighbors for 542 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 725 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 1,296 | 01/21/2022 | |
| 715 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 2,804 | 12/01/2000 | |
| 538 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 4,320 | 02/17/2022 | $1,415,000 |
| 727 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 1,296 | 07/29/2021 | $1,552,180 |
| 703 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 3,320 | 01/24/1997 | |
| 514 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 2,965 | 11/17/2021 | |
| 435 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn | 65,400 | 10/21/1988 | |
| 526 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 1,956 | 02/06/2003 | |
| 729 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 1,316 | 12/29/1978 | |
| 711 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 2,888 | 09/14/1983 | |
| 532 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 3,377 | 08/29/1985 | |
| 506 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 2,816 | 12/22/1978 | |
| 518 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 2,336 | 09/04/2019 | $1,365,000 |
| 721 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 1,296 | 02/22/2017 | |
| 522 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 2,818 | 03/24/2025 | $1,915,000 |
| 510 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 3,071 | 04/10/2013 | |
| 723 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 1,296 | 06/20/2006 | $595,000 |
| 719 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 1,296 | 02/14/1990 | |
| 717 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 1,296 | 08/31/2017 | |
| 536 E 8th St, Brooklyn | 4,320 | 07/29/2021 | $1,100,000 |
