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539 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Records

New York City property record for 539 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details1,412 sqft · built 1901
Lot Size0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill$3,842 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2017 Mortgage
Feb 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
APN04053-0018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04053-0018
Alternative APNs
  • 1304040530018
  • 3-04053-0018

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,412 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area800 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1901
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1901
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-04053-0018
Street Address539 SHEPHERD AVE
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11208-3628
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR5
Legal Block4053
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract116400

Owner

539 Shepherd Ave, a duplex, is held in a trust since February 2020.

Source: New York City records, as of May 19, 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 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address470 QUINCY ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11221-1205
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 24, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
UNITED MORTGAGE CORP
Feb 28, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
TITLEVEST AGENCY INC
Feb 10, 2017Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 28, 2020
Deed SaleFeb 28, 2020
Prior SaleJan 24, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202076812
Prior Transfer DateFeb 12, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000076812
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address539 SHEPHERD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-3628
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 26, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address470 QUINCY ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11221-1205

Mortgage

Document Number0000076457
DateFeb 24, 2017
Instrument2017000076457
Lender
NameUNITED MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPO BOX 2026, FLINT, MI 48501
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateFeb 28, 2020
Property Address539 SHEPHERD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-3628
Document Number0000076812
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2020
Instrument76812
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2020
Title CompanyTITLEVEST AGENCY INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address470 QUINCY ST BROOKLYN NY 112211205, BROOKLYN, NY 11221-1205

February 2017: Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification, Consolidation and Extension
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address539 SHEPHERD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-3628
Document Number0000076458
Instrument DateFeb 10, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST CHOICE ABSTRACT INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address470 QUINCY ST BROOKLYN NY 112211205, BROOKLYN, NY 11221-1205

Mortgage

Document Number0000076458
DateFeb 24, 2017
Instrument76458
Lender
NameUNITED MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMELVILLE, NY 11747
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueFeb 23, 2032
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.87%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 539 Shepherd Ave was $3,842, up 6% from the year before.

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$56,520 (+31.38%) Land $10,320 Building $46,200$942,000 (+31.38%) Land $172,000 Building $770,000
2025$3,842.00 (+5.96%)$43,020 Land $10,320 Building $32,700$717,000 Land $172,000 Building $545,000
2024$3,626.00 (+5.01%)
2023$3,453.00$41,700 Land $10,320 Building $31,380$695,000 Land $172,000 Building $523,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 539 Shepherd Ave.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 539 Shepherd Ave 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 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 1,709 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable		8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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