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  • $1,987,800

    540 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

    5beds
    2,400sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1899
    -- sqft lot
    $1,987,800 Zestimate®
    $828/sqft
    $4,803 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,987,800

    $1.81M - $2.19M

    $4,803/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Located on a pretty tree-lined block in Bed-stuy, this spectacular brick and brownstone townhouse has just undergone an impressive restoration. Meticulous care was taken in restoring and renovating while updating with every convenience of a sophisticated and modern home. Built over three floors, this 3BR/2.5BA owners duplex over 2BR/1BA high income producing Garden rental plus finished basement, two-family home features 20 foot wide frontage plus a large garden, and the true turn-key townhouse experience. Upgrades include central AC/ heating, new kitchens, beautiful baths and hardwood floors. The exterior features a chic cornice and a restored façade plus a new roof. The house is also fully wired for high speed internet and cable. Enter the owner’s duplex through a beautiful archway to discover a sun drenched grand parlor floor with ample room for entertaining, 11 ft high ceilings outlined w/thick wide Crown Moldings, gorgeous herringbone oak flooring and 2 restored original marble fireplace mantels. The expansive kitchen is truly the heart of the home, with room for cooking, eating, and socializing featuring a 6 ft island with a Caesarstone white Carrara countertop. The stainless steel appliances meet the home chef’s every need, with a 5-burner Bertazzoni range w/ hood, a Fisher & Paykel French-door refrigerator, and S.S dishwasher. ½ bath w/wainscoting completes parlor floor. Rear steel deck leading to backyard is right off the kitchen. The top floor is a luxurious private master suite with walk-in closet, and white carrera marble tiled bathroom and a beautiful show piece marble mantel. The other two bedrooms are well sized and share a beautifully tiled full bathroom. Washer/Dryer hook-ups in owner’s duplex and garden apt rental. House is equipped w/two hot water heaters and separate HVAC system. 540 Lexington Ave is centrally located in Bedford-Stuyvesant near burgeoning cafes, restaurants and Herbert Von King Park. Short walk to J train, minutes to city

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 2,000 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 016240012

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1899

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Brooklyn

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/7/2016Sold$1,340,000+3.5%$558/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/5/2016Pending sale$1,295,000$540/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Homefront Realty Report a problem
    3/17/2016Price change$1,295,000-6.7%$540/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Homefront Realty Report a problem
    12/10/2015Listed for sale$1,388,000+98.3%$578/sqft
    Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Homefront #JD540L Report a problem
    8/11/2014Sold$700,000+0.1%$292/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/10/2014Listing removed$699,000$291/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Homefront #DC540L Report a problem
    4/23/2014Price change$699,000+28.3%$291/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Homefront #DC540L Report a problem
    4/24/2013Listing removed$1,800$1/sqft
    Source: Natasha Saunders Report a problem
    4/4/2013Listed for rent$1,800-14.3%$1/sqft
    Source: Natasha Saunders Report a problem
    4/27/2011Listing removed$2,100$1/sqft
    Source: Rapid Report a problem
    2/28/2011Listed for rent$2,100$1/sqft
    Source: Rapid Report a problem
    12/6/2008Listed for sale$544,900+24%$227/sqft
    Source: Sawitonline.com #2136132 Report a problem
    10/4/2005Sold$439,500+176.4%$183/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/17/1996Sold$159,000+253.3%$66/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/23/1996Sold$45,000$19/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,362 +2%$105,480 +26.6%
    2024$5,255 $83,340 -10.8%
    2023-- $93,420 +18.1%
    2022-- $79,080 -8.9%
    2021-- $86,760 +7%
    2020$4,766 +3.3%$81,120 +25.8%
    2019$4,615 +1.9%$64,500 +197.9%
    2018$4,530 +77.8%$21,653 +73.3%
    2017$2,547 +9.7%$12,495 +5.3%
    2016$2,321 $11,869 +10.4%
    2015$2,321 +79.3%$10,747 +5.9%
    2014$1,294 $10,152 +1.3%
    2013-- $10,026 +5.8%
    2012-- $9,478 +5.8%
    2011-- $8,956
    2010-- $8,956 +5.9%
    2009-- $8,460 +1.3%
    2008-- $8,355 +5.8%
    2007-- $7,899 +5.8%
    2006-- $7,464
    2005-- $7,464 +5.9%
    2004-- $7,050 +1.2%
    2003-- $6,963 +5.8%
    2002-- $6,583 +5.8%
    2001-- $6,220
    2000-- $6,220

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Nyc-Chancellor's Office

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.