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538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 3rd Avenue
Secondary address 150 13th St
Neighborhood Gowanus
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01032-0033

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 09/30/2014
Purchase price $27,500
Tax class
Estimated property tax $80,370

Lot & Building Information for 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 10,000
Lot dimensions 100 ft x 100 ft
Property type Gas Station with Service/Auto Repair (G4)
Building sqft 5,000
Building dimensions 50 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1925
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Commercial units 1

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.81 Miles
Closest fire station 0.36 Miles

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Other Property Data for 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 150 13th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
  • 152 13th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
  • 538-540 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

About 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Gas Station with Service/Auto Repair (G4) located at 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 5,000 square feet and a current price per square foot of $5.

What is the year built & the current market value of 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1925 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,847,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/30/2014 $27,500

Title Documents for 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/29/2016 - D
10/31/2016 - R
Termination of Agreement
(2016100701015001)
09/30/2014 - D
08/17/2016 - R
NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
(2016081500822001)
10/01/2010 - D
12/09/2010 - R
Sundry Agreement
(2010101900902001)
03/17/2000 - R Deed
(3690007149169)
08/22/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3610001562861)
12/17/1986 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3880001222488)
07/05/1985 - R Mortgage
(3880001097788)
07/05/1985 - R Deed
(3870001097787)
06/29/1972 - R Lease
(37230056501021)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $72,306
Estimated property tax: $80,370
Tax assessor's market value: $1,847,000
Assessed value: $831,150

Assessment History for 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 3rd Avenue, 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 $1,847,000 $831,150 $666,540 10.848% $72,306 $72,306 +8.49%
2024/25 $1,697,000 $763,650 $619,290 10.762% $66,648 $66,648 +9.12%
2023/24 $1,446,000 $650,700 $576,630 10.592% $61,077 $61,077 +4.18%
2022/23 $1,242,000 $558,900 $550,710 10.646% $58,629 $58,629 +3.18%
2021/22 $1,174,000 $528,300 $528,300 10.755% $56,819 $56,819 +4.05%

Permits for 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/23/2026 Alteration
01/18/2026 Alteration
11/18/2025 Alteration
11/13/2025 Alteration
10/30/2025 Alteration CO
09/18/2025 Alteration CO
09/11/2025 Alteration
05/19/2025 Alteration
05/14/2025 Alteration
05/05/2025 Alteration
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% 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 & 10th St at NW Corner
Station lines F
Distance (miles) 0.221
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Bus Routes
Name 3 Av/12 St
Line B37
Distance (miles) 0.044

Neighbors for 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 538 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
66 14th St, Brooklyn 625 06/04/2008
258 15th St, Brooklyn 4,240 01/23/1987
433 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 15,000 03/16/2017
50 12th St, Brooklyn 05/23/2018 $62,000,000
414 A 7th Ave, Brooklyn 4,320 12/26/2000
23 15th St, Brooklyn 8,944 05/18/1973
33 14th St, Brooklyn 12/28/2009
503 4th Ave, Brooklyn 5,506 07/09/2024 $1,999,999
157 2nd Ave, Brooklyn 2,447 08/02/2005
225 13th St, Brooklyn 23,500 02/17/2021 $8,500,000
155 2nd Ave, Brooklyn 2,447 08/02/2005
68 14th St, Brooklyn 06/04/2008
536 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 6,840 11/21/2017
98 12th St, Brooklyn 2,500 08/02/2005
28 15th St, Brooklyn 5,700 08/19/2024
575 5th Ave, Brooklyn 34,809 05/14/2008 $1
161 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 04/19/2013 $62,000
149 2nd Ave, Brooklyn 4,893 08/02/2005
408 7th Ave, Brooklyn 7,247
93 16th St, Brooklyn 2,640 03/09/2020
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