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540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 - Property report

Also known as: 540 E 139th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1998

Lot sq. ft.

1,850

Sale price

$420,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
540 East 139th Street
ZIP code
10454
Neighborhood
Mott Haven
Borough
Bronx
Block & lot
02266-0116

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,480
Building dimensions
18.5 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1998
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Combination
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
06/11/2020
Sale price
$420,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,979
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 139 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
East 138 Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,850

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
94 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
82 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
7
Community district
1
Closest police station
0.43 Miles
Closest fire station
0.14 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/11/2020 $420,000 XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXX XXX, XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X
06/25/2003 $210,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/09/2020 - R
07/07/2020 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020070900150001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/01/2020 - R
06/26/2020 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020063001045001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
06/23/2020 - R
06/11/2020 - D		 Mortgage
(2020061100299002)		 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/23/2020 - R
06/11/2020 - D		 Deed
(2020061100299001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXX
01/07/2013 - R
12/27/2012 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2013010200042001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX X X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/13/2006 - R
08/14/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006090801186001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X
08/05/2004 - R
04/05/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004052800978001)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
10/24/2003 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003091800158001)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
08/28/2003 - R
06/25/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003070802066001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/01/2005 - R
06/25/2003 - D		 Deed
(2003070802040001)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 East 139th Street, Bronx, 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
$5,979
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$613,000
Assessed value
$36,780

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $669,000 $40,140 $28,426 19.843% $5,641 $5,641 +3.85%
2024/25 $632,000 $37,920 $27,043 20.085% $5,432 $5,432 0.00%
2023/24 $661,000 $39,660 $27,043 20.085% $5,432 $5,432 +0.49%
2022/23 $652,000 $39,120 $26,615 20.309% $5,405 $5,405 +7.82%
2021/22 $647,000 $38,820 $25,109 19.963% $5,013 $5,013 +6.92%
2020/21 $585,000 $35,100 $22,278 21.045% $4,985 $4,688 +14.65%
2019/20 $603,000 $36,180 $19,320 21.167% $4,770 $4,089 +10.76%
2018/19 $488,000 $29,280 $17,650 20.919% $4,714 $3,692 +12.28%
2017/18 $375,000 $22,500 $16,132 20.385% $4,521 $3,289 +20.12%
2016/17 $364,000 $21,840 $13,695 19.991% $4,183 $2,738 +17.66%
Permits

Permit information for 540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/30/2025 Alteration
11/04/1999 New building
06/08/1998 New building

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Mott Haven, Port Morris residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Bronx median sale price

$352,500

13.7% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Brook Ave & 138th St at NE Corner
Station lines
6
Distance (miles)
0.066
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 30 Wilton 4 No Public PK, K-5 405 0.11
P.S. 30 Wilton 4 No Public PK, K-5 405 0.11
Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 5 Upper NR No Charter 2-3 60 0.14
Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 5 Lower NR No Charter K-1 115 0.14
St Luke School NR No Private PK, K-8 295 0.16
St Luke School NR No Private PK, K-8 295 0.16
Young Leaders Elementary School 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.18
Young Leaders Elementary School 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.18
P.S. 179 4 No Public PK, K-5 215 0.18
P.S. 179 4 No Public PK, K-5 215 0.18
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Luke School NR No Private PK, K-8 295 0.16
P.S. Is 224 2 No Public 6-8 198 0.18
Academy Of Applied Mathematics And Technology 6 No Public 6-8 303 0.18
Mott Haven Academy Charter School 5 No Charter PK, K-8 452 0.19
Academic Leadership Charter School 9 No Charter K-8 455 0.26
South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts 7 No Charter K-12 458 0.32
Bronx Charter School For Children 6 No Charter K-8 524 0.37
Brilla College Prep Public Charter School 6 No Charter K-9 754 0.37
Legacy College Preparatory Charter 5 No Charter 6-11 722 0.40
South Bronx Classical Charter Ii 10 No Charter K-8 279 0.43
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
International Community High School 3 No Public 9-12 330 0.18
South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts 7 No Charter K-12 458 0.32
Legacy College Preparatory Charter 5 No Charter 6-11 722 0.40
AMERICAN DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL 4 No Charter 6-12 602 0.43
South Bronx Preparatory A College Board School 6 No Public 6-12 641 0.44
Middle School 223 Laboratory School of Finance and Technology 7 No Public 6-12 633 0.44
Jm Rapport School For Career Development NR No Public 9-12 357 0.49
Hero High School 3 No Public 9-12 675 0.57
Mott Haven Community High School 2 No Public 10-12 239 0.57
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science 5 No Public 6-12 518 0.58

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Neighbors for 540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY

510 E 141st St, Bronx 523 E 138th St, Bronx 286 Brook Ave, Bronx 303 St Anns Ave, Bronx 531 E 138th St, Bronx 290 Brook Ave, Bronx 296 Brook Ave, Bronx 554 E 141st St, Bronx 295 St Anns Ave, Bronx 532 E 139th St, Bronx 529 E 138th St, Bronx 282 Brook Ave, Bronx 305 St Anns Ave, Bronx 521 E 138th St, Bronx 536 E 139th St, Bronx 527 E 138th St, Bronx 533 E 138th St, Bronx 278 Brook Ave, Bronx 534 E 139th St, Bronx 525 E 138th St, Bronx

Nearby ZIP codes for 540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454?

The development at 540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 was built in 1998.

What is the total square footage of 540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454?

540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 has a total of 1,480 square feet.

When was 540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 last sold and what was the sale price?

540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 was last sold on 06/11/2020 for $420,000.

What is the assessed value of 540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454?

540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 is currently assessed at $36,780.

What are the property taxes for 540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454?

The property taxes for 540 East 139th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 total $5,978.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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