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538 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 538 61st St

Property image for 538 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$890,000

General information

Address

Primary address

538 61st Street

ZIP code

11220

Neighborhood

Sunset Park

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

05792-0022

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,836

Building dimensions

20 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1905

Last altered

2010

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/05/2010

Sale price

$890,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$9,366

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)

61 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

60 Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

96 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

82 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.32 Miles

Closest fire station

0.43 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 538 61st 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 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/05/2010	$890,000	XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXX XX, XXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/04/2021 - R 05/24/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021052401061001)	XXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXX XXXX
05/27/2021 - R 05/06/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021052001173001)	XXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/06/2015 - R 02/17/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015030300136002)	XXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXX XXXX
03/06/2015 - R 12/21/2014 - D	Power of Attorney (2015030300136001)	XXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXX XXX
12/05/2014 - R 11/12/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014111801469001)	XXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
01/11/2010 - R 01/05/2010 - D	Mortgage (2010010600813001)	XXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
01/11/2010 - R 01/05/2010 - D	Deed (2010010600773001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXXX XXXX
05/12/2009 - R 03/31/2009 - D	Life Estate Deed (2009050501252002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/12/2009 - R 03/31/2009 - D	Life Estate Deed (2009050501252001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/09/1999 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3040006459604)	XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 61st 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

$9,366

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,275,000

Assessed value

$76,500

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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	$1,464,000	$87,840	$47,076	19.843%	$9,341	$9,341	+4.60%
2024/25	$1,481,000	$88,860	$44,462	20.085%	$8,930	$8,930	+3.87%
2023/24	$1,673,000	$100,380	$42,806	20.085%	$8,598	$8,598	+3.72%
2022/23	$1,518,000	$91,080	$40,817	20.309%	$8,290	$8,290	+5.56%
2021/22	$1,665,000	$99,900	$39,336	19.963%	$7,853	$7,853	-4.88%
2020/21	$1,569,000	$94,140	$39,230	21.045%	$8,256	$8,256	+5.27%
2019/20	$1,449,000	$86,940	$37,052	21.167%	$7,843	$7,843	+5.10%
2018/19	$1,209,000	$72,540	$35,672	20.919%	$7,462	$7,462	+7.62%
2017/18	$956,000	$57,360	$34,014	20.385%	$6,934	$6,934	+5.81%
2016/17	$1,125,000	$67,500	$32,780	19.991%	$6,553	$6,553	+2.51%

Permits

Permit information for 538 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
11/06/2017	Alteration type 2
12/08/2009	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/01/2026	A
	11/19/2025	I
	06/06/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Sunset Park residential market stats

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Median sale price

$545,000

-2.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$806

-6.6% 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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

4th Ave & 60th St at SE Corner

Station lines

N-R

Distance (miles)

0.212

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 506 The School Of Journalism And Technology	4	Yes	Public	K-5	451	0.31
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	214	0.11
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	214	0.11
Bay Ridge Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	99	0.24
Bay Ridge Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	99	0.24
School of Math Science and Healthy Living	6	No	Public	K-5	207	0.25
P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery	4	No	Public	K-5	630	0.31
LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-3	387	0.38
Sunset School of Cultural Learning	NR	No	Public	K-2	152	0.42
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	K-3	210	0.44

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	214	0.11
Bay Ridge Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	99	0.24
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD	8	No	Public	6-8	445	0.41
Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge	NR	No	Private	PK-8	175	0.51
Is 30 Mary White Ovington	5	No	Public	K-8	911	0.54
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK-8	164	0.56
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.58
Jhs 259 William Mckinley	7	No	Public	6-8	1,591	0.81
Jhs 220 John J Pershing	7	No	Public	6-8	1,229	0.81

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology	6	No	Public	9-12	1,273	0.40
Bay Ridge Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	K-12	375	0.68
Bais Chaya Esther	NR	No	Private	PK-11	207	0.75
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha	NR	No	Private		0	0.76
Congregation Biz Dushinsky	NR	No	Private		60	0.81
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe	NR	No	Private	9-12	702	0.86

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY

10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10280, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 538 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 538 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

538 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 2,836 square feet.

When was 538 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 01/05/2010 for $890,000.

What is the assessed value of 538 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

538 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $76,500.

What are the property taxes for 538 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 538 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $9,366.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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