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Esther Tahwill Plaza - 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Property Information

Esther Tahwill Plaza - 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Property Information

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Address

Building name Esther Tahwill Plaza
Primary address Esther Tahwill Plaza - 538 Kings Highway
Secondary address 1879 E 3rd St
Neighborhood Gravesend
Zip code 11223
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 06681-0225

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 11,500
Lot dimensions 100 ft x 115 ft
Property type Elevator Apartment - Fireproof without Stores (D3)
Building sqft 36,769
Building dimensions 100 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 6
Year built 1987
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 50
Residential sqft

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School district 21
Community district 15
Closest police station 0.82 Miles
Closest fire station 0.54 Miles

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Other Property Data for 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 1879 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11223
  • 1879-1889 E 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11223
  • 528-538 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11223

About 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for Esther Tahwill Plaza - 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

Esther Tahwill Plaza - 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1987 and has a total of 36,769 square feet.

What is the assessed value of Esther Tahwill Plaza - 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The assessed market value for the current tax year is $2,064,600.

When was Esther Tahwill Plaza - 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223 last sold?

Esther Tahwill Plaza - 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was last sold in 12/27/1984.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 50 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/01/2022 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2022110100242001)
10/20/2022 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2022102000489001)
02/02/2023 - R
07/20/2022 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023020200355001)
09/28/2017 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2017092100761001)
09/17/2015 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2015061800295002)
09/17/2015 - R
11/01/2014 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015061800295001)
11/13/2013 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2013111300389001)
11/13/2013 - R Ucc 5 Correction Statement
(2013111100402001)
03/19/2013 - R Initial UCC1
(2013030501035006)
03/19/2013 - R
02/21/2013 - D
Agreement
(2013030501035005)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $0
Tax assessor's market value: $4,588,000
Assessed value: $2,064,600
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 Kings Highway, 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 $4,457,000 $2,005,650 $0 12.439% $249,483 $0 n/a
2024/25 $5,204,000 $2,341,800 $0 12.5% $276,019 $0 n/a
2023/24 $5,889,000 $2,650,050 $0 12.502% $265,655 $0 n/a
2022/23 $5,171,000 $2,326,950 $0 12.267% $239,000 $0 n/a
2021/22 $4,109,000 $1,849,050 $0 12.235% $223,930 $0 n/a

Permits for 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/07/2023 No work
07/12/2022 No work
07/11/2022 Alteration
01/10/2014 Alteration type 3
01/10/2014 Place of assembly
05/10/2013 Alteration type 2
04/12/1999 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station McDonald Ave & Kings Hwy at SE Corner
Station lines F
Distance (miles) 0.129
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Neighbors for 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for Esther Tahwill Plaza - Esther Tahwill Plaza - 538 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1896 E 4th St, Brooklyn 5,250 03/01/2024 $6,860,000
1885 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 4,496 08/11/2000
1891 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,549 11/29/2012 $1,550,500
1920 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 2,756 06/17/2021 $4,900,000
1916 E 4th St, Brooklyn 4,803 08/12/2022
1920 E 4th St, Brooklyn 2,418 02/04/2021 $4,700,000
1926 E 4th St, Brooklyn 1,972 12/04/2024
1936 E 4th St, Brooklyn 2,418 08/10/2021 $4,595,000
1900 E 4th St, Brooklyn 2,244 12/14/2003
1930 E 4th St, Brooklyn 1,625 08/03/1997
1889 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,898 07/13/1976
1904 E 4th St, Brooklyn 4,334 12/17/1993
1897 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,550 04/02/2015 $1,249,264
1912 E 4th St, Brooklyn 5,250 07/18/2024 $6,290,000
1865 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,904 06/08/1994
1869 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,200 03/16/1976
1879 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,200 01/10/2013
1922 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 2,546 09/01/2009 $1
1880 E 4th St, Brooklyn 34,200 01/31/1978
1875 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 6,267 07/29/2003
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