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2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Property Information

2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2538 West 17th Street
Secondary address 2538-2544 W 17th St
Neighborhood Gravesend
Zip code 11214
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 06924-0015

Sales & Tax Overview for 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 3,905
Lot dimensions 85.92 ft x 90.92 ft
Property type Other Miscellaneous (Z9)
Building sqft 300
Building dimensions 20 ft x 15 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Structure type Miscellaneous other
Building material Other
Year built 1935
Frontage West 17 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Cropsey Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn

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Commercial units 1

Area Overview

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School district 21
Community district 13
Closest police station 0.79 Miles
Closest fire station 0.63 Miles

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  • 2538-2544 W 17th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214

About 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1935 and has a total of 300 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $39,627, the tax amount paid for 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is $4,059.

When was 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 last sold?

2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was last sold in 01/23/2007.

Ownership Information for 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/24/2016 - R
08/03/2016 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2016082301240001)
05/15/2007 - R
01/23/2007 - D
Deed
(2007051000450001)
04/05/2004 - R
12/06/2003 - D
Deed
(2004022401103001)
05/30/1973 - R Deed
(37330063501955)
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $4,060
Tax assessor's market value: $88,060
Assessed value: $39,627

Assessment History for 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $85,500 $38,475 $36,339 10.848% $3,942 $3,942 -1.28%
2024/25 $83,000 $37,350 $37,104 10.762% $3,993 $3,993 +3.43%
2023/24 $81,000 $36,450 $36,450 10.592% $3,861 $3,861 +2.95%
2022/23 $78,280 $35,226 $35,226 10.646% $3,750 $3,750 +1.96%
2021/22 $76,000 $34,200 $34,200 10.755% $3,678 $3,678 -13.35%

Permits for 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Gravesend Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$670,000
26.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$761
15.6% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): 0.2 (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 2 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Stillwell Ave & Bay 50th St at SW Corner
Station lines D
Distance (miles) 0.217
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 586 0.14
P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 586 0.14
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center NR No Public K-3, 5-7, 9-12 454 0.39
Block Institute NR No Private PK, K-2 252 0.44
Block Institute NR No Private PK, K-2 252 0.44

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro 7 Yes Public 6-8 1,164 0.72
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center NR No Public K-3, 5-7, 9-12 454 0.39
Kingsborough Early College School 7 No Public 6-12 743 0.57
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented 9 No Public 6-8 1,207 0.57
Big Apple Academy NR No Private TK-8 888 0.70

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
John Dewey High School 4 No Public 9-12 2,150 0.30
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center NR No Public K-3, 5-7, 9-12 454 0.39
High School Of Sports Management 2 No Public 9-12 338 0.57
Kingsborough Early College School 7 No Public 6-12 743 0.57
Life Academy High School For Film And Music 4 No Public 9-12 251 0.57

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Neighbors for 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 2538 West 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
111 Bay 50 St, Brooklyn 3,430 12/13/2021 $700,000
2859 Cropsey Ave, Brooklyn 800 11/06/2003 $245,000
157 Bay 50 St, Brooklyn 1,396 03/12/2025 $840,000
2537 W 16th St, Brooklyn 592 07/18/2022
2551 W 16th St, Brooklyn 825 12/27/1984
105 Bay 50 St, Brooklyn 3,240 12/13/2021 $550,000
143 Bay 50 St, Brooklyn 1,800 01/22/1993
153 Bay 50 St, Brooklyn 1,800 12/15/1997
2535 W 16th St, Brooklyn 3,298 01/23/2012
2504 W 17th St, Brooklyn 1,190 02/19/1992
12 Avenue Y, Brooklyn 1,462 03/18/2002
2556 W 17th St, Brooklyn 3,032 02/13/1975
2570 W 17th St, Brooklyn 1,734 11/26/2004 $375,000
177 Avenue Z, Brooklyn 1,600 09/13/2007 $90,000
2 Avenue Y, Brooklyn 3,654 04/02/2018 $10
159 Bay 50 St, Brooklyn 1,136 01/19/2022 $980,000
155 Bay 50 St, Brooklyn 1,600 04/22/2010 $390,000
2855 Cropsey Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 04/03/1998
145 Bay 50 St, Brooklyn 01/22/1993
2533 W 16th St, Brooklyn 3,498 12/24/1987
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