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539 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 539 A Monroe St

Property image for 539 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

2005

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$325,000

General information

Address

Primary address

539 A Monroe Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01635-0076

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,275

Building dimensions

18 ft x 60.66 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

2005

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Combination

Basement

Sales

Sale date

02/24/2014

Sale price

$325,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$11,558

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)

Monroe Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lexington Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Area overview

Walk score

85 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

96 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

70 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.47 Miles

Closest fire station

0.19 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 539 A Monroe 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 539 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
02/24/2014	$325,000	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXX, XXXXXX
05/12/2003	$150,000	XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXX.	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/25/2024 - R 01/17/2024 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2024012301029001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/05/2023 - R 12/28/2022 - D	Mortgage (2022123000590001)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/27/2014 - R 02/24/2014 - D	Deed (2014022500565001)	XXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/28/2014 - R 10/21/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014052200936001)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
04/08/2011 - R 10/13/2010 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2011033000459001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXX
11/20/2009 - R 06/29/2006 - D	Deed (2009100900156001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXX XXXXXX
07/27/2006 - R 06/29/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006070500667001)	XXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/13/2005 - R 05/19/2005 - D	Correction Deed (2005060701775001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
06/26/2003 - R 05/12/2003 - D	Deed (2003052900500001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
12/23/1985 - R 11/21/1985 - D	Deed (3030001133803)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 539 A Monroe 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

$11,558

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,293,000

Assessed value

$77,580

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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	$1,439,000	$86,340	$54,950	19.843%	$10,904	$10,904	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,137,000	$68,220	$51,840	20.085%	$10,412	$10,412	+2.39%
2023/24	$1,326,000	$79,560	$50,630	20.085%	$10,169	$10,169	-1.10%
2022/23	$1,103,000	$66,180	$50,630	20.309%	$10,282	$10,282	+6.11%
2021/22	$1,210,000	$72,600	$48,539	19.963%	$9,690	$9,690	+0.55%
2020/21	$1,467,000	$88,020	$45,792	21.045%	$9,637	$9,637	+5.39%
2019/20	$1,166,000	$69,960	$43,200	21.167%	$9,144	$9,144	+3.60%
2018/19	$1,301,000	$78,060	$42,192	20.919%	$8,826	$8,826	+2.62%
2017/18	$1,040,000	$62,400	$42,192	20.385%	$8,601	$8,601	+6.36%
2016/17	$972,000	$58,320	$40,449	19.991%	$8,086	$8,086	+8.37%

Permits

Permit information for 539 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
12/14/2004	Alteration type 3
12/14/2004	Alteration type 3
12/01/2004	Alteration type 3
12/01/2004	Alteration type 3
10/20/2004	New building

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	06/13/2025	A
	11/27/2024	I
	04/17/2024	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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

Patchen Ave & Broadway at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.528

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.06
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.06
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.06
La Cima Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-5	199	0.16
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.16
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.20
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.31
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.31
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.36
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.36

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.06
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.06
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.16
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.16
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.20
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.31
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.31
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.36
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.40
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.40

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School	2	Yes	Public	9-12	403	0.64
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.06
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.31
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.31
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.31
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.49
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.50
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.55
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.57
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.58

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 539 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 539 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 2005.

What is the total square footage of 539 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

539 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,275 square feet.

When was 539 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

539 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 02/24/2014 for $325,000.

What is the assessed value of 539 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

539 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $77,580.

What are the property taxes for 539 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 539 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $11,557.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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