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538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Property Information

Also known as: 540 Baltic St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Property Information

Also known as: 540 Baltic St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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Address

Primary address 538 Baltic Street
Secondary address 538-542 Baltic St
Neighborhood Gowanus
Zip code 11217
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00406-0027

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $27,415

Lot & Building Information for 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 5,000
Lot dimensions 50 ft x 100 ft
Building class Fireproof Warehouse (E1) i
Building sqft 5,000
Building dimensions 50 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 2000
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Zoning & Use for 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Commercial units 1

Area Overview

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Transit Score
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School district 15
Community district 6

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 538-542 Baltic St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

About 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 have?

This Fireproof Warehouse (E1) located at 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 5,000 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 2000 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $604,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/16/2016 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2016111600677001)
05/14/2015 - D
05/29/2015 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2015051900831002)
05/14/2015 - D
05/29/2015 - R
Mortgage
(2015051900831001)
09/21/2006 - D
11/28/2006 - R
Initial UCC1
(2006101001043003)
09/21/2006 - D
11/28/2006 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2006101001043002)
09/21/2006 - D
11/28/2006 - R
Mortgage
(2006101001043001)
11/08/2000 - R Agreement
(3920007399692)
11/08/2000 - R Agreement
(3040007399704)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $23,910
Estimated property tax: $27,415
Tax assessor's market value: $604,000
Assessed value: $271,800
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $604,000 $271,800 $220,410 10.848% $25,101 $23,910 +12.29%
2024/25 $611,000 $274,950 $197,860 10.762% $23,657 $21,294 +12.61%
2023/24 $591,000 $265,950 $178,526 10.592% $22,398 $18,909 +10.49%
2022/23 $540,000 $243,000 $160,752 10.646% $21,789 $17,114 +15.33%
2021/22 $437,000 $196,650 $137,972 10.755% $20,743 $14,839 +2.88%

Permits for 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/05/2001 New building
04/03/2001 New building
05/21/1999 New building
03/15/1999 New building
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 3 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & Union St at SW Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.294
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Bus Routes
Name 3 Av/Baltic St
Line B37
Distance (miles) 0.05

Neighbors for 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 538 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
201 Butler St, Brooklyn 10/11/2013 $1,300,000
291 Butler St, Brooklyn 5,000
241 Smith St, Brooklyn 3,600 07/13/1995
196 Butler St, Brooklyn
421 Degraw St, Brooklyn 76,334 07/14/1998
70 Douglass St, Brooklyn 11/05/2025 $1,750,000
203 Butler St, Brooklyn 10/11/2013 $1,300,000
468 Baltic St, Brooklyn 12,000 07/01/2010 $715,000
18 Butler St, Brooklyn 2,500 06/09/2008
526 Baltic St, Brooklyn 12,500 11/25/2025
213 Bond St, Brooklyn 4,556 11/09/2022 $1,700,000
364 Warren St, Brooklyn
551 Warren St, Brooklyn 31,015 12/18/2023
295 Butler St, Brooklyn 5,000
324 Butler St, Brooklyn 1,200 11/01/1968
72 Douglass St, Brooklyn 11/05/2025 $2,150,000
595 Baltic St, Brooklyn 61,158 12/17/2025 $40,000,000
304 Warren St, Brooklyn 5,249
326 Butler St, Brooklyn 3,800 11/05/2007
534 Baltic St, Brooklyn 5,000
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