New York City property record for 539 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,284 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,003 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $920,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $14,204 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| APN | 00856-0060 |
| Primary APN | 00856-0060 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,284 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 2,003 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-00856-0060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 539 59TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11220-5555 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 856 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sunset Park Historic District listed 1988 · 3,238 contributing resources · NRIS 88001464 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
539 59th St, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2014.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 578 61ST ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220-4606 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014108832 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 539 59TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220-5555 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 539 59TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220-3821 |
| Document Number | 0000175579 |
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| Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019000175579 |
| Name | CATHAY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 9650 FLAIR DR, EL MONTE, CA 91731 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $530,550 (+40.52%) Land $45,000 Building $485,550 | $1,179,000 (+40.52%) Land $100,000 Building $1,079,000 | |
| 2025 | $14,204.00 (+16.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $12,180.00 | $377,550 Land $45,000 Building $332,550 | $839,000 Land $100,000 Building $739,000 |
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.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 539 59th St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 539 59th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,539 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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