Welcome to this beautifully renovated garden-level apartment featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and your very own private backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
Your private entrance opens into a thoughtfully designed floor-through layout with beautiful hardwood floors, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, an in-unit washer & dryer, and ample closet space throughout. The bright and airy living area flows seamlessly into the open chef's kitchen, which offers extensive cabinetry and generous counter space for a truly elevated cooking experience. Both bedrooms are generously sized, and each enjoys its own renovated bathroom, providing comfort and privacy for all.
540 Madison Street is conveniently located steps away from some of the best restaurants, shops, and parks! It is also a short walk to several bus lines and the A,C,J, and Z trains. Sorry, no pets.
Don't miss the opportunity to call this beautiful home yours. Reach out today to schedule your private tour!
Sold for $2,590,000
$2,590,000
540 Madison St, Brooklyn, NY 11221
2beds
696sqft
Apartment
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$2,588,800 Zestimate®
$3,721/sqft
$3,775 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,588,800
$2.25M - $2.98M
$3,775/mo
Zestimate® history
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Private backyardIn-unit washer and dryerTop-of-the-line stainless steel appliancesHardwood floorsGenerous counter spaceAmple closet spaceExtensive cabinetry
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
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- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 696 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Broker Exclusive, Fios Available, Garden, No Fee, View Type: Garden View
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View
Details
- Parcel number: 016440029
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $3,721/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,665,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,232
- Date on market: 5/5/2025
- Date available: 04/28/2025
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2025 | Listing removed | $3,650$5/sqft |
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| 5/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,650$5/sqft |
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| 10/22/2024 | Sold | $2,590,000+159.1%$3,721/sqft |
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| 11/20/2023 | Sold | $999,500$1,436/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,232 +4.5% | $99,900 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $5,008 | $95,520 +10.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $86,640 -8.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $94,920 +13.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $83,520 -0.9% |
| 2020 | $4,651 +24.4% | $84,240 +20.5% |
| 2019 | $3,740 -13.1% | $69,900 +239.8% |
| 2018 | $4,303 +8.8% | $20,571 +6% |
| 2017 | $3,956 +33.5% | $19,407 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $2,963 | $18,331 +0.1% |
| 2015 | $2,963 +67.5% | $18,312 +5.7% |
| 2014 | $1,769 | $17,317 +1% |
| 2013 | -- | $17,143 +6% |
| 2012 | -- | $16,173 +5.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $15,276 +0.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $15,260 +5.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $14,431 +1% |
| 2008 | -- | $14,286 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $13,478 +5.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,730 +0.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $12,717 +5.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $12,026 +1% |
| 2003 | -- | $11,905 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $11,232 +5.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $10,609 +0.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $10,598 |
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Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
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