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1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 - Property report

Also known as: 1538 E 5th St

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Property type

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

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,492

Sale price

$1,750,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1538 East 5th Street
ZIP code
11230
Neighborhood
Midwood
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
06586-0029

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
2,256
Building dimensions
16 ft x 72 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Last altered
2020
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Combination
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
06/09/2020
Sale price
$1,750,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,826
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 5 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ocean Parkway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
24.92 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,492

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
94 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
21
Community district
12
Closest police station
1.19 Miles
Closest fire station
0.46 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1538 East 5th 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 1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/09/2020 $1,750,000 XXXXX, XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXX
02/24/2017 $996,000 XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/17/2020 - R
06/09/2020 - D		 Mortgage
(2020061700213002)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/17/2020 - R
06/09/2020 - D		 Deed
(2020061700213001)		 XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX
03/09/2017 - R
02/24/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017030600226001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
06/01/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3380006102738)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX
08/22/1972 - R Mortgage
(37230057700468)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX X X
08/22/1972 - R Deed
(37230057700466)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1538 East 5th 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
$10,826
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,807,000
Assessed value
$168,420

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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 $2,312,000 $138,720 $53,182 19.843% $10,553 $10,553 +2.77%
2024/25 $1,826,000 $109,560 $51,125 20.085% $10,268 $10,268 +4.39%
2023/24 $1,745,000 $104,700 $48,976 20.085% $9,837 $9,837 +28.02%
2022/23 $1,446,000 $86,760 $37,836 20.309% $7,684 $7,684 +1.74%
2021/22 $1,344,000 $80,640 $37,836 19.963% $7,553 $7,553 -2.54%
2020/21 $1,350,000 $81,000 $36,826 21.045% $7,750 $7,750 +4.28%
2019/20 $1,092,000 $65,520 $35,112 21.167% $7,432 $7,432 +6.62%
2018/19 $959,000 $57,540 $33,321 20.919% $6,970 $6,970 +8.45%
2017/18 $980,000 $58,800 $31,530 20.385% $6,427 $6,427 +22.34%
2016/17 $918,000 $55,080 $26,280 19.991% $6,303 $5,254 +5.74%
Permits

Permit information for 1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/31/2020 Full demolition
08/21/2020 Full demolition
07/27/2020 Alteration
07/24/2020 Alteration
06/09/2020 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Avenue N at NE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.216
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 238 Anne Sullivan 4 Yes Public PK, K-8 592 0.42
P.S. 238 Anne Sullivan 4 Yes Public PK, K-8 592 0.42
Yeshiva of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-12 565 0.06
Yeshiva of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-12 565 0.06
Yeshiva Of Brooklyn Girls Div NR No Private PK, K-12 741 0.06
Yeshiva Of Brooklyn Girls Div NR No Private PK, K-12 741 0.06
Yeshiva Mikdash Melch NR No Private PK, K-3 0 0.22
P.S. 226 Alfred De B Mason 5 No Public PK, K-8 910 0.39
P.S. 226 Alfred De B Mason 5 No Public PK, K-8 910 0.39
P.S. 177 The Marlboro 6 No Public PK, K-5 869 0.40
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 238 Anne Sullivan 4 Yes Public PK, K-8 592 0.42
Yeshiva of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-12 565 0.06
Yeshiva Of Brooklyn Girls Div NR No Private PK, K-12 741 0.06
P.S. 226 Alfred De B Mason 5 No Public PK, K-8 910 0.39
Yeshiva Shaare Torah Boys High School NR No Private 1-12 0 0.39
Bet Yaakov Orot Sarah NR No Private PK, K-12 277 0.42
Meorot Beit Yaakov NR No Private PK-12 343 0.42
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-12 565 0.06
Yeshiva Of Brooklyn Girls Div NR No Private PK, K-12 741 0.06
Yeshiva Shaare Torah Boys High School NR No Private 1-12 0 0.39
Bet Yaakov Orot Sarah NR No Private PK, K-12 277 0.42
Meorot Beit Yaakov NR No Private PK-12 343 0.42

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Neighbors for 1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

1556 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1564 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1534 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1522 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1548 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1552 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1560 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1532 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1520 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1500 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1576 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1572 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1526 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1516 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1540 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1512 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1544 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1568 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1528 E 5th St, Brooklyn 1504 E 5th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230?

The development at 1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230?

1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 has a total of 2,256 square feet.

When was 1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 last sold and what was the sale price?

1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 was last sold on 06/09/2020 for $1,750,000.

What is the assessed value of 1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230?

1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 is currently assessed at $168,420.

What are the property taxes for 1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230?

The property taxes for 1538 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 total $10,825.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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