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2540 West 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 - Property report

Also known as: 2540 W 2nd St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1965

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$1,322,500

General information

Address

Primary address

2540 West 2nd Street

ZIP code

11223

Neighborhood

Gravesend

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

07213-0024

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,812

Building dimensions

20 ft x 52 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1965

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Basement Garage

Sales

Sale date

07/09/2026

Sale price

$1,322,500

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$9,268

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 2 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Avenue Y

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

87 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

66 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.73 Miles

Closest fire station

0.66 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 2540 West 2nd 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 2540 West 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/09/2026	$1,322,500	XXXX, XXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/14/2026 - R 07/09/2026 - D	Mortgage (2026071000923002)	XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
07/14/2026 - R 07/09/2026 - D	Deed (2026071000923001)	XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXXX
11/06/2013 - R 07/18/2013 - D	Life Estate Deed (2013081700105002)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/06/2013 - R 07/18/2013 - D	Life Estate Deed (2013081700105001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
08/12/1991 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3150001632015)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXX
03/18/1985 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3760001075976)	XXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXX XXXX XXX XXX XX X
07/26/1971 - R	Mortgage (37130049700468)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXX
07/26/1971 - R	Deed (37130049700466)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2540 West 2nd 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

$9,268

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,276,000

Assessed value

$76,560

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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	$1,232,000	$73,920	$44,064	19.843%	$8,744	$8,744	-1.20%
2024/25	$1,187,000	$71,220	$44,064	20.085%	$8,850	$8,850	+143.91%
2023/24	$1,251,000	$75,060	$18,066	20.085%	$8,784	$3,629	+5.23%
2022/23	$1,150,000	$69,000	$16,979	20.309%	$8,379	$3,448	+7.42%
2021/22	$943,000	$56,580	$16,081	19.963%	$7,770	$3,210	+1.15%
2020/21	$1,144,000	$68,640	$15,080	21.045%	$7,728	$3,174	-1.04%
2019/20	$1,066,000	$63,960	$15,150	21.167%	$7,773	$3,207	+2.46%
2018/19	$1,318,000	$79,080	$14,962	20.919%	$7,624	$3,130	+9.82%
2017/18	$930,000	$55,800	$13,981	20.385%	$7,009	$2,850	+11.05%
2016/17	$689,000	$41,340	$12,838	19.991%	$6,484	$2,566	+10.67%

Permits

Permit information for 2540 West 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

McDonald Ave & Avenue X at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.241

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	690	0.23
P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	690	0.23
Big Apple Academy	NR	No	Private	TK-8	888	0.29
Big Apple Academy	NR	No	Private	TK-8	888	0.29
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,253	0.32
Ahi Ezer Yeshiva School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	149	0.43
Ahi Ezer Yeshiva School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	149	0.43
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	185	0.44
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.48
P.S. 209 Margaret Mead	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.54

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg	4	Yes	Public	6-8	383	0.32
Big Apple Academy	NR	No	Private	TK-8	888	0.29
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,253	0.32
Ahi Ezer Yeshiva School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	149	0.43
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	185	0.44
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.48
P.S. 209 Margaret Mead	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.54
P.S. 95 The Gravesend	7	No	Public	K-8	940	0.62
P.S. 370	NR	No	Public	K-12	246	0.66
Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.84

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Abraham Lincoln High School	4	Yes	Public	9-12	2,129	0.36
Yeshivat Magen Abraham	NR	No	Private	9-12	39	0.23
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies	5	No	Public	9-12	595	0.32
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,253	0.32
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.48
John Dewey High School	4	No	Public	9-12	2,150	0.50
William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School	3	No	Public	9-12	606	0.51
Yda Elite High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.55
Harma Inst of Secondary Education	NR	No	Private	12	0	0.58
P.S. 370	NR	No	Public	K-12	246	0.66

Nearby ZIP codes for 2540 West 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, 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 11232, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY 11697, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2540 West 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The development at 2540 West 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1965.

What is the total square footage of 2540 West 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

2540 West 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 has a total of 2,812 square feet.

When was 2540 West 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 last sold and what was the sale price?

2540 West 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was last sold on 07/09/2026 for $1,322,500.

What is the assessed value of 2540 West 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

2540 West 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is currently assessed at $76,560.

What are the property taxes for 2540 West 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The property taxes for 2540 West 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 total $9,268.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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