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  • $1,745,300

    542 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

    5beds
    2,683sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1899
    -- sqft lot
    $1,745,300 Zestimate®
    $651/sqft
    $4,373 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,745,300

    $1.52M - $2.01M

    $4,373/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Classic 2-family Brooklyn brownstone. Located on one of the greenest blocks on Lexington ave. Garden level consists of spacious studio apartment with hardwood floors, full kitchen and bath leading to backyard. Owners duplex runs from parlor floor to second floor. Parlor floor consists of dining room and kitchen which leads to the backyard (large deck on parlor floor perfect for entertaining). Top floor has 3 bedrooms and full bath. Cellar is also finished which can be used for storage or office space. Come make this beautiful brownstone your own by adding basic cosmetic touches to complete your Brooklyn oasis. Super low taxes ($1793/year). The garden level can easily rent for $1700/month. Potentially live in garden unit while the top floor is updated to your liking.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Features
    • Basement: See Remarks
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,683 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 1,667 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 016240013

    Construction

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

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Other
    • Water: See Remarks

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Brooklyn

    Other

    Other facts
    • AtticDescription: See Remarks
    • PropertyType: Residential
    • SeniorCommunityYN: 0
    • Heating: Other, See Remarks
    • Basement: See Remarks
    • ParkingFeatures: Other
    • WaterSource: See Remarks
    • Sewer: Other
    • FireplaceYN: 0
    • PoolPrivateYN: 0
    • SpaYN: 0

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/13/2021Listing removed--
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6000225 Report a problem
    6/12/2020Sold$920,000-3.2%$343/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/16/2020Pending sale$950,000-5%$354/sqft
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #H6000225 Report a problem
    2/14/2020Price change$999,999-9.1%$373/sqft
    Source: Compass Report a problem
    12/30/2019Listed for sale$1,100,000+18.4%$410/sqft
    Source: Compass Report a problem
    11/22/2014Listing removed$929,000$346/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Homefront #DC542L Report a problem
    9/19/2014Listed for sale$929,000$346/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Homefront #DC542L Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,438 +4.6%$87,780 +26.6%
    2024$2,331 $69,360 -17.5%
    2023-- $84,120 +17.4%
    2022-- $71,640 -1.5%
    2021-- $72,720 -17.6%
    2020$1,872 +6.9%$88,200 +10.6%
    2019$1,751 -13.5%$79,740 +724.4%
    2018$2,023 +3.6%$9,672 +0.9%
    2017$1,953 +33.3%$9,583 +6%
    2016$1,465 $9,043 +6%
    2015$1,465 +68.3%$8,533 +5.9%
    2014$871 $8,060
    2013-- $8,060 +0.9%
    2012-- $7,986 +6%
    2011-- $7,536 +6%
    2010-- $7,111 +5.9%
    2009-- $6,717
    2008-- $6,717 +0.9%
    2007-- $6,655 +6%
    2006-- $6,280 +6%
    2005-- $5,926 +5.9%
    2004-- $5,598
    2003-- $5,598 +0.9%
    2002-- $5,546 +6%
    2001-- $5,234 +6%
    2000-- $4,939

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant

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