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537 Decatur St, Brooklyn, NY 11233 Property Records

New York City property record for 537 Decatur St, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details2,475 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size0.042 acres (1,833 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,600,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill$4,936 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Mortgage
Jan 2017 Mortgage
+ 1 more
APN01500-0067

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01500-0067
Alternative APNs
  • 0601015000067
  • 3-01500-0067

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,475 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area825 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1899
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1899
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Lot Area1,833 sqft (0.042 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 18.3 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-01500-0067
Street Address537 DECATUR ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11233-1301
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR5B
Legal Block1500
Legal Lot Number67
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group4
Census Block4002
Census Tract37700

Owner

Source: New York City records, as of May 12, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address415 MANHATTAN AVE, 2B, BROOKLYN, NY 11222-7717
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 30, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE
Jan 31, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
EQUITY NOW
Jan 31, 2017Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
EQUITY NOW

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 15, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 15, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 6, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2024267534
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateApr 30, 2026
Property Address537 DECATUR ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-1301
Document Number0000121672
Instrument DateMar 19, 2026
Instrument2026121672
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address537 DECATUR ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-1301

Mortgage

Document Number0000121672,
DateApr 30, 2026
Instrument2026121672
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
Interest
Rate6.01%
Max Rate-1%

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address537 DECATUR ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-1301
Document Number0000087758
Instrument DateJan 31, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 9, 2019
Title CompanyENTITLE DIRECT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address537 DECATUR ST BROOKLYN NY 112331301, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-1301

Mortgage

Document Number0000087758
DateMar 6, 2017
Instrument87758
Lender
NameEQUITY NOW
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10016
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 5, 2047

January 2017: Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification, Consolidation and Extension
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address537 DECATUR ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-1301
Document Number0000087759
Instrument DateJan 31, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2020
Title CompanyENTITLE DIRECT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address537 DECATUR ST BROOKLYN NY 112331301, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-1301

Mortgage

Document Number0000087759
DateMar 6, 2017
Instrument87759
Lender
NameEQUITY NOW
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10016
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 5, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$122,640 (+14%) Land $19,560 Building $103,080$2,044,000 (+14%) Land $326,000 Building $1,718,000
2025$4,936.00 (+19.75%)
2023$4,122.00$107,580 Land $19,560 Building $88,020$1,793,000 Land $326,000 Building $1,467,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,072 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Optimum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		940 / 35

May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.

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