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537 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 - Property report

Also known as: 537 Garage E 85th St

Property image for 537 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

General information

Address

Primary address

537 East 85th Street

Alternate address(es)

537 Garage E 85th St

ZIP code

11236

Neighborhood

Canarsie

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

07964-0035

Building

Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Building sq. ft.

1,088

Building dimensions

16 ft x 30 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1925

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Wood

Basement

Garage type

Detached, Frame Garage

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,557

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)

East 85 Street (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Area overview

Walk score

78 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

84 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

54 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.61 Miles

Closest fire station

0.61 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 537 East 85th 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 537 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/18/2022 - R 11/23/2021 - D	Mortgage (2022011001482001)	XXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/21/2020 - R 07/31/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020082100016001)	XXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/22/2016 - R 02/08/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016031700784001)	XXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
03/23/2016 - R 02/08/2016 - D	Agreement (2016031700035001)	XXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/24/2015 - R 03/19/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015032000151001)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/17/2014 - R 12/05/2012 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2014100300266001)	XXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/16/2012 - R 11/02/2012 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2012110300022001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
02/28/2008 - R 02/13/2008 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2008022001127002)	XXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/28/2008 - R 01/31/2008 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2008022001127001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX X XX X X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/20/2007 - R 08/10/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007081300983002)	XXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 537 East 85th 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

$5,557

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$778,000

Assessed value

$46,680

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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	$711,000	$42,660	$26,349	19.843%	$5,510	$5,228	+4.61%
2024/25	$613,000	$36,780	$24,885	20.085%	$5,267	$4,998	+5.73%
2023/24	$611,000	$36,660	$23,536	20.085%	$5,008	$4,727	-0.85%
2022/23	$500,000	$30,000	$23,476	20.309%	$5,064	$4,768	+3.56%
2021/22	$492,000	$29,520	$23,064	19.963%	$4,892	$4,604	+0.67%
2020/21	$534,000	$32,040	$21,731	21.045%	$4,870	$4,573	+5.63%
2019/20	$462,000	$27,720	$20,454	21.167%	$4,626	$4,329	+7.12%
2018/19	$402,000	$24,120	$19,320	20.919%	$4,347	$4,042	+2.67%
2017/18	$376,000	$22,560	$19,310	20.385%	$4,236	$3,936	+4.35%
2016/17	$367,000	$22,020	$18,870	19.991%	$4,082	$3,772	+8.97%

Permits

Permit information for 537 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Canarsie residential market stats

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Median sale price

$532,500

17.3% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$503

14.8% 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

Glenwood Rd & Rockaway Pkwy at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.653

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	364	0.33
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	364	0.33
Explore Excel Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	536	0.33
Our Lady Of Trust School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	209	0.34
Our Lady Of Trust School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	209	0.34
First Impression Day Care Center	NR	No	Private	K	0	0.34
IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL	6	No	Charter	K-3	213	0.44
Great Commission Christian School	NR	No	Private	K-7	9	0.55
Avenue B Christian Academy Preschool	NR	No	Private	1-2	0	0.56
P.S. 66	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	568	0.59

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee	4	Yes	Public	6-8	214	0.55
Explore Excel Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	536	0.33
Our Lady Of Trust School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	209	0.34
Is 285 Meyer Levin	6	No	Public	6-8	552	0.48
Great Commission Christian School	NR	No	Private	K-7	9	0.55
P.S. 66	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	568	0.59
Ebenezer Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	92	0.61
Parkway Elementary & Preschool	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.61
The Bible Speaks Academy	NR	No	Private	3-9	5	0.67
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY	7	No	Public	6-8	350	0.70

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Nazareth Regional High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	448	0.43
Nazareth Regional High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	325	0.43
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School	1	No	Public	9-12	152	0.59
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences	3	No	Public	9-12	232	0.59
It Takes A Village Academy	3	No	Public	9-12	308	0.59
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School	4	No	Public	9-12	216	0.64
Academy for Conservation and the Environment	4	No	Public	9-12	383	0.64
Brooklyn Bridge Academy	4	No	Public	9-12	116	0.64
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity	3	No	Public	9-12	181	0.64
Victory Collegiate High School	2	No	Public	9-12	264	0.64

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 537 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

The development at 537 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 537 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

537 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 has a total of 1,088 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 537 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

537 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is currently assessed at $46,680.

What are the property taxes for 537 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

The property taxes for 537 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 total $5,557.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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