New York City property record for 540 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,550 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.039 acres (1,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,850,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $20,641 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 01083-0016 |
| Primary APN | 01083-0016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,550 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 765 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Lot Area | 1,700 sqft (0.039 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 17 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-01083-0016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 4TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11215-3009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7B |
| Legal Block | 1083 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 16500 |
540 4th St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2022.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 GREENLEA LN, WESTON, CT 06883-3006 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022128193 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000479677 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 540 4TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11215-3009 |
| Document Number | 0000128193 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000128193 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 4TH ST, 540, BROOKLYN, NY 11215-3009 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 GREENLEA LN, WESTON, CT 06883-3006 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000128194 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000128194 |
| Name | MERS |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 540 4th St was $20,641.
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 | $331,860 (+222.92%) Land $38,640 Building $293,220 | $5,531,000 (-4.46%) Land $644,000 Building $4,887,000 | |
| 2025 | $20,641.00 | $102,770 Land $11,433 Building $91,337 | $5,789,000 Land $644,000 Building $5,145,000 |
| 2023 | $20,309.00 | $281,340 Land $38,640 Building $242,700 | $4,689,000 Land $644,000 Building $4,045,000 |
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 540 4th 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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 540 4th 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 630 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: Astound Broadband, Optimum, Starry.
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