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538 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 538 74th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,968

Sale price

$98,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
538 74th Street
Alternate address(es)
538 PO Moira Smith Way
ZIP code
11209
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05931-0024

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,168
Building dimensions
20 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
11/21/2005
Sale price
$98,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,851
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)
74 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Bay Ridge Parkway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 148.42 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,968

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
94 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
10
Closest police station
0.62 Miles
Closest fire station
0.60 Miles

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Ownership information for 538 74th 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 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/13/2021 - R
08/25/2021 - D
Agreement
(2021100500176003)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/13/2021 - R
08/25/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021100500176002)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/13/2021 - R
08/04/2021 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021100500176001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
12/19/2019 - R
11/26/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019121800597001)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
05/28/2013 - R
03/21/2013 - D
Agreement
(2013041901173002)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
05/28/2013 - R
03/21/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2013041901173001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/07/2010 - R
04/30/2010 - D
Agreement
(2010051900199003)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/07/2010 - R
04/30/2010 - D
Mortgage
(2010051900199002)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/07/2010 - R
03/15/2010 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2010051900199001)
XXXX XXXX
01/17/2006 - R
11/21/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005113001803006)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 538 74th 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
$10,851
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,521,000
Assessed value
$91,260

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 $1,431,000 $85,860 $53,747 19.843% $10,665 $10,665 +4.66%
2024/25 $1,414,000 $84,840 $50,735 20.085% $10,190 $10,190 +5.36%
2023/24 $1,514,000 $90,840 $48,154 20.085% $9,672 $9,672 +4.50%
2022/23 $1,221,000 $73,260 $45,572 20.309% $9,255 $9,255 +1.73%
2021/22 $1,044,000 $62,640 $45,572 19.963% $9,098 $9,098 -3.48%
2020/21 $1,181,000 $70,860 $44,789 21.045% $9,426 $9,426 +5.33%
2019/20 $1,288,000 $77,280 $42,279 21.167% $8,949 $8,949 +10.63%
2018/19 $1,625,000 $97,500 $38,668 20.919% $8,394 $8,089 +8.69%
2017/18 $1,070,000 $64,200 $36,507 20.385% $7,742 $7,442 +2.19%
2016/17 $973,000 $58,380 $36,427 19.991% $7,592 $7,282 +4.19%

Permit information for 538 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

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Bay Ridge residential market stats

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Median sale price

$501,940

-8.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$618

-5.5% 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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & 77th St at NE Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.214

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ralph A Fabrizio School 8 Yes Public K-5 878 0.15
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.22
Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge NR No Private PK-8 175 0.25
Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge NR No Private PK-8 175 0.25
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.31
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.31
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.32
P.S. 127 Mckinley Park 8 No Public K-5 589 0.43
P.S. 102 The Bayview 8 No Public K-5 1,110 0.53
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 259 William Mckinley 7 Yes Public 6-8 1,591 0.40
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.22
Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge NR No Private PK-8 175 0.25
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.31
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.32
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.43
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.44
Madeleine Brennan School (The) 9 No Public 6-8 1,554 0.87
P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School 7 No Public K-8 1,103 0.88
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Fort Hamilton High School 4 Yes Public 9-12 3,925 0.96
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.22
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 0.51
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.71
Xaverian High School NR No Private 6-12 1,537 0.89
Ahrc Middle/High School NR No Private 110 0.92
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 0.97

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 538 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 538 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

538 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 2,168 square feet.

When was 538 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold on 11/21/2005 for $98,000.

What is the assessed value of 538 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

538 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $91,260.

What are the property taxes for 538 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 538 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $10,851.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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