| Primary address | 537 East 5th Street |
| Neighborhood | Kensington |
| Zip code | 11218 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 05374-0066 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $13,697 |
| Lot sqft | 2,441 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Four Families (C3) |
| Building sqft | 3,520 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Walk-up apartment |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Frontage(s) | East 5 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Ocean Parkway |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 12 |
| Closest police station | 0.60 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.40 Miles |
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537 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1930 and has a total of 3,520 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 537 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $361,800, the tax amount paid for 537 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is $13,412. For the next year, the tax amount for 537 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is estimated at $13,697.
When was 537 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold?537 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold in 07/31/2013.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 537 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $13,412 |
| Estimated property tax: | $13,697 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $804,000 |
| Assessed value: | $361,800 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 537 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $804,000 | $361,800 | $107,825 | 12.439% | $13,697 | $13,412 | +7.50% |
| 2024/25 | $669,600 | $301,320 | $99,812 | 12.5% | $12,745 | $12,477 | +3.48% |
| 2023/24 | $558,000 | $251,100 | $96,444 | 12.502% | $12,347 | $12,057 | +10.33% |
| 2022/23 | $465,000 | $209,250 | $89,091 | 12.267% | $11,222 | $10,929 | +8.60% |
| 2021/22 | $372,000 | $167,400 | $82,245 | 12.235% | $10,364 | $10,063 | -0.34% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Line | B67 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.247 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 179 Kensington | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 668 | 0.16 |
| P.S. 179 Kensington | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 668 | 0.16 |
| Bnos Yerushalayim School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,156 | 0.25 |
| Bnos Yerushalayim School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,156 | 0.25 |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.26 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 62 Ditmas | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 900 | 0.18 |
| Bnos Yerushalayim School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,156 | 0.25 |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.26 |
| Mesivta Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 432 | 0.28 |
| Bonim Lamokom | NR | No | Private | 35 | 0.28 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bnos Yerushalayim School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,156 | 0.25 |
| Torah Vodaath High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.26 |
| Bonim Lamokom | NR | No | Private | 35 | 0.28 | |
| Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadel | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.32 |
| Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 622 | 0.33 |
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Here are the neighbors for 537 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn | 2,040 | 12/31/2019 | $686,500 |
| 739 45th St, Brooklyn | 3,240 | 08/17/2020 | $1,170,000 |
| 2419 W 3rd St, Brooklyn | 2,736 | 09/06/2023 | |
| 1453 E 89th St, Brooklyn | 2,583 | 01/02/1987 | |
| 654 E 103rd St, Brooklyn | 3,702 | 02/13/2003 | |
| 78 1/2 Norman Ave, Brooklyn | 2,534 | 09/30/2014 | $1,925,000 |
| 606 E 88th St, Brooklyn | 2,520 | 07/13/2006 | $592,000 |
| 116 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn | 1,494 | 11/04/1983 | |
| 168 Force Tube Ave, Brooklyn | 22,006 | 10/28/2008 | $850,000 |
| 34 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn | 2,565 | 03/20/2014 | $121,680 |
| 771 Vermont St, Brooklyn | 1,344 | 04/04/2019 | $617,000 |
| 246 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn | 2,040 | 04/19/2016 | $550,000 |
| 5821 Avenue L, Brooklyn | 1,344 | 03/10/2005 | |
| 347 Pulaski St, Brooklyn | 3,325 | 12/21/2009 | |
| 1559 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,920 | 08/27/2012 | $2,320,000 |
| 241 Cooper St, Brooklyn | 3,375 | 05/04/2023 | |
| 519 E 22nd St, Brooklyn | 3,536 | 02/27/2003 | $415,000 |
| 2538 E 15th St, Brooklyn | 2,600 | 12/01/2022 | |
| 492 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn | 10/18/2018 | $500,000 | |
| 723 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 09/27/2019 |
