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2538 West 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 - Property report

Also known as: 2538 W 16th St

Property image for 2538 West 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1989

Lot sq. ft.

2,100

General information

Address

Primary address

2538 West 16th Street

Alternate address(es)

2538-2540 W 16th St

ZIP code

11214

Neighborhood

Gravesend

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

06924-0072

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,276

Building dimensions

21 ft x 51.98 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1989

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$12,770

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)

West 16 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Private Catanzaro Square

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

21 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,100

Area overview

Walk score

80 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

97 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

65 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.77 Miles

Closest fire station

0.66 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 2538 West 16th 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 2538 West 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/03/2025 - R 01/25/2025 - D	Deed (2025012500037001)	XXXXX XXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX
02/21/2014 - R 02/05/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014020500156001)	XXXXX XXX XXXX	XXXX XXXX XXX XX
08/31/2011 - R 08/09/2011 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2011081700821001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
02/09/1999 - R	Mortgage (3740006450974)	XXXXX XXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/09/1999 - R 11/09/1998 - D	Deed (3420006450942)	XXXX XXXX XX XX	XXXXX XXX XXXX
11/06/1991 - R 03/15/1991 - D	Deed (3220001648522)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXXX XX XX
10/30/1987 - R	Deed (3810001311981)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XX XX XX
10/30/1987 - R	Deed (3800001311980)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/22/1984 - R 02/07/1984 - D	Deed (3060001003906)	XXXXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2538 West 16th 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

$12,770

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,554,000

Assessed value

$93,240

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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	$1,322,000	$79,320	$60,715	19.843%	$12,048	$12,048	+3.91%
2024/25	$1,555,000	$93,300	$57,727	20.085%	$11,594	$11,594	+0.38%
2023/24	$1,488,000	$89,280	$57,508	20.085%	$11,550	$11,550	+0.05%
2022/23	$1,218,000	$73,080	$56,846	20.309%	$11,545	$11,545	+7.84%
2021/22	$1,004,000	$60,240	$53,629	19.963%	$10,706	$10,706	+0.55%
2020/21	$1,218,000	$73,080	$50,596	21.045%	$10,648	$10,648	+4.57%
2019/20	$1,099,000	$65,940	$48,106	21.167%	$10,183	$10,183	+1.57%
2018/19	$1,213,000	$72,780	$47,923	20.919%	$10,025	$10,025	+3.81%
2017/18	$944,000	$56,640	$47,372	20.385%	$9,657	$9,657	+8.09%
2016/17	$1,000,000	$60,000	$44,691	19.991%	$8,934	$8,934	+8.36%

Permits

Permit information for 2538 West 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/21/1998	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/07/2026	A
	11/19/2025	I
	06/12/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Gravesend residential market stats

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Median sale price

$650,000

7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$783

17.2% 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

0.2

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Stillwell Ave & Bay 50th St at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.181

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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	0.12
P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	586	0.12
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.34
Block Institute School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	252	0.48
Block Institute School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	252	0.48
Block Institute	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	252	0.48
Block Institute	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	252	0.48
Block Institute School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	217	0.48
P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	506	0.60
P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	506	0.60

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	0.74
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.34
Kingsborough Early College School	7	No	Public	6-12	743	0.56
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented	9	No	Public	6-8	1,207	0.61
Big Apple Academy	NR	No	Private	TK-8	888	0.66
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg	4	No	Public	6-8	383	0.73
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,253	0.73
P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	518	0.88
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.89
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.89

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	0.26
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.34
High School Of Sports Management	2	No	Public	9-12	338	0.56
Kingsborough Early College School	7	No	Public	6-12	743	0.56
Life Academy High School For Film And Music	4	No	Public	9-12	251	0.56
International High School At Lafayette	2	No	Public	9-12	353	0.56
Leaders High School	6	No	Public	9-12	372	0.56
Liberation Diploma Plus	2	No	Public	9-12	175	0.59
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies	5	No	Public	9-12	595	0.72
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,253	0.73

Nearby ZIP codes for 2538 West 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2538 West 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The development at 2538 West 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1989.

What is the total square footage of 2538 West 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2538 West 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 has a total of 3,276 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2538 West 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2538 West 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is currently assessed at $93,240.

What are the property taxes for 2538 West 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The property taxes for 2538 West 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 total $12,769.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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