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2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Property Information

2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2540 Ocean Avenue
Secondary address 1919-1929 Avenue U
Neighborhood Homecrest
Zip code 11229
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 07324-0042

Sales & Tax Overview for 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 11,150
Lot dimensions 100 ft x 111.5 ft
Property type Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 33,600
Building dimensions 95 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1926
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Zoning & Use for 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 38
Regulatory status Mixed rent regulated
Stabilized units 37
Commercial units 6
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

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School district 22
Community district 15
Closest police station 0.56 Miles
Closest fire station 0.52 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 1919-1929 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
  • 2534-2548 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229

About 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 has a total of 33,600 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229?

2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 was built in 1926 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,104,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 6 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/19/2003 - R Termination of Assign of L&R
(2003060400856001)
07/29/2003 - R UCC3 Termination
(2003072301046002)
07/29/2003 - R UCC3 Termination
(2003072301046001)
11/04/1999 - R UCC3 Continuation
(3520006853552)
12/09/1994 - R Initial UCC1
(3120004565612)
06/01/1988 - R Agreement
(3030001369803)
06/01/1988 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3020001369802)
06/01/1988 - R Mortgage
(3010001369801)
06/01/1988 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3000001369800)
05/31/1988 - R Uniform Commercial Code 3
(3380001849338)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $173,748
Tax assessor's market value: $3,104,000
Assessed value: $1,396,800

Assessment History for 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $3,733,000 $1,679,850 $1,512,621 12.439% $188,155 $188,155 +1.36%
2024/25 $3,300,000 $1,485,000 $1,485,000 12.5% $185,625 $185,625 -1.59%
2023/24 $3,469,000 $1,561,050 $1,508,790 12.502% $188,629 $188,629 +3.89%
2022/23 $3,289,000 $1,480,050 $1,480,050 12.267% $181,558 $181,558 +5.73%
2021/22 $3,119,000 $1,403,550 $1,403,550 12.235% $171,724 $171,724 -3.87%

Permits for 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/25/2017 Alteration type 3
03/07/2017 Alteration type 3
06/29/2015 Alteration type 3
01/07/2008 Alteration type 3
03/18/2005 Alteration type 2
01/25/2005 Alteration type 1
02/10/2004 Alteration type 1
02/09/2004 Alteration type 1
07/24/2003 Alteration type 1
02/01/1999 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: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 15th St & Avenue U at SE Corner
Station lines B-Q
Distance (miles) 0.214
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Neighbors for 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 2540 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2508 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 4,315 05/30/2025 $1,125,000
2504 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 2,356 03/31/2025 $1,500,000
1917 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,160 10/27/2017
2518 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 30,143 01/10/2024 $4,000,000
2516 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 2,356 06/27/1991
1915 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,120 08/17/2015
1907 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,160 07/30/2024 $1,650,000
1903 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2,555 12/19/2013 $899,000
2067 E 19th St, Brooklyn 4,104 12/16/1994
1909 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2,560 01/26/2015 $980,000
2522 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 2,278 07/15/2005
2514 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 2,450 12/23/2019
2510 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 2,356 06/21/2024
1911 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2,560 01/17/2012 $650,000
2071 E 19th St, Brooklyn 2,624 04/08/2022 $1,350,000
2530 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 34,000 03/22/2011 $5,016,810
2474 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 129,207
1901 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,500 09/16/1999
2075 E 19th St, Brooklyn 1,440 02/18/2026
2520 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 01/10/2024 $4,000,000
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