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538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 538 Rockaway Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

2006

Lot sq. ft.

2,467

Sale price

$354,670

General information

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Address
Primary address
538 Rockaway Avenue
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
Brownsville
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03543-0128

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,588
Building dimensions
24.67 ft x 48 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
2006
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
1
Sales
Sale date
10/17/2007
Sale price
$354,670
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,272
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Rockaway Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Sutter Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
24.67 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,467
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
3,577 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
76 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
23
Community district
16

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Ownership

Ownership information for 538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/17/2007 $354,670 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X & X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/30/2007 - R
10/25/2007 - D		 UCC3 Amendment
(2007102500715005)		 XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
10/30/2007 - R
10/23/2007 - D		 Partial Release of Mortgage
(2007102500715003)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/30/2007 - R
10/17/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2007102500715002)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
10/30/2007 - R
10/17/2007 - D		 Deed
(2007102500715001)		 X X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/30/2007 - R
09/30/2007 - D		 Partial Release of Mortgage
(2007102500715004)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 Rockaway Avenue, 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
$9,272
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$931,000
Assessed value
$55,860

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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 $1,069,000 $64,140 $43,343 19.843% $9,944 $8,601 +8.18%
2024/25 $1,258,000 $75,480 $39,583 20.085% $9,989 $7,950 +13.61%
2023/24 $1,128,000 $67,680 $34,841 20.085% $9,424 $6,998 +12.55%
2022/23 $1,049,000 $62,940 $30,615 20.309% $8,990 $6,218 +12.68%
2021/22 $810,000 $48,600 $27,640 19.963% $8,337 $5,518 +3.69%
2020/21 $921,000 $55,260 $25,287 21.045% $8,788 $5,322 -5.12%
2019/20 $732,000 $43,920 $26,499 21.167% $8,773 $5,609 +17.39%
2018/19 $685,000 $41,100 $22,842 20.919% $8,180 $4,778 +24.54%
2017/18 $633,000 $37,980 $18,822 20.385% $7,520 $3,837 +14.69%
2016/17 $580,000 $34,800 $16,734 19.991% $6,957 $3,345 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
12/29/2016 B

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$717,500

4.3% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$448

-2% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% 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
Rockaway Ave & Livonia Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.29
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. Is 323 4 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.05
P.S. Is 323 4 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.05
Sid Miller Academy NR No Public K-9 461 0.11
P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English 3 No Public PK, K-5 244 0.13
P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English 3 No Public PK, K-5 244 0.13
Hands & Hearts Learning Center NR No Private PK, K-5 28 0.14
Hands & Hearts Learning Center NR No Private PK, K-5 28 0.14
Gregory Jocko Jackson-Sports-Arts 4 No Public PK, K-5 240 0.14
Gregory Jocko Jackson-Sports-Arts 4 No Public PK, K-5 240 0.14
Bethany Christian Grade School NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.17
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mott Hall Bridges Academy 3 No Public 6-8 175 0.05
P.S. Is 323 4 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.05
Sid Miller Academy NR No Public K-9 461 0.11
Key Collegiate Charter School NR No Charter 6-8 116 0.13
Bethany Christian Grade School NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.17
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 117 0.22
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School 5 No Charter 6-8 117 0.31
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School 8 No Public 6-8 279 0.33
Brownsville Ascend Charter School 4 No Charter K-8 871 0.41
Is 392 7 No Public 6-8 309 0.42
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Teachers Preperatory High School NR No Public 9-12 189 0.12
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School 5 No Public 9-12 227 0.12
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 117 0.22
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,202 0.44
Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School 3 No Public 9-12 413 0.54
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,057 0.54
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.63
New Visions AIM Charter High School I 1 No Charter 9-12 154 0.72
Brownsville Academy High School 2 No Public 9-12 77 0.72
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.73

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Neighbors for 538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

542 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 1700 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 532 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 7 Covert St, Brooklyn 109 Pulaski St, Brooklyn 552 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 61 Chester St, Brooklyn 550 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 1710 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 160 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 162 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 111 Pulaski St, Brooklyn 540 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 548 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 556 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 1704 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 1706 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 158 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 156 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 107 Pulaski St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 2006.

What is the total square footage of 538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 3,588 square feet.

When was 538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 10/17/2007 for $354,670.

What is the assessed value of 538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $55,860.

What are the property taxes for 538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 538 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $9,272.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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