540 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Property Records

New York City property record for 540 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Architecture StyleTriplex
Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Square Footage2,548 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,854,000 (2025)
Tax Bill$9,408.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05373-0033
Alternative APNs
  • 1609053730033
  • 3-05373-0033

Interior

Units3 Units
Building Area2,548 sqft Living Area
1st Floor990 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleTriplex Style
Lot Area3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 30 ft Depth x Width

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-05373-0033
Street Address540 E 5TH ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11218-4603
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Legal Block5373
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Minor Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3001
Census Tract48800

Owner

Source: New York City records · APN 05373-0033

Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address540 E 5TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-4603
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingHusband And Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 07, 2024Deed, Transfer
Mar 22, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 05, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 05, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 07, 2024
Deed Doc Number2025119972
Prior Transfer DateMar 14, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000072819
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

February 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateFeb 07, 2024
Property Address540 E 5TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-4603
Document Number0000033793
Instrument DateSep 01, 2023
Instrument2024000033793
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address540 E 5TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-4603

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address540 E 5TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-4603

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateMar 22, 2023
Property Address540 E 5TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-4603
Document Number0000072819
Instrument DateMar 14, 2023
Instrument2023000072819
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 28, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address540 E 5TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-4603

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address540 E 5TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-4603

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$134,580 (+31.48%) Land $26,640 Building $107,940$2,243,000 (+31.48%) Land $444,000 Building $1,799,000
2025$9,408.00 (+6.05%)$102,360 (+0.24%) Land $26,640 Building $75,720$1,706,000 (+0.24%) Land $444,000 Building $1,262,000
2024$8,871.00 (+6.19%)
2023$8,354.00$102,120 Land $26,640 Building $75,480$1,702,000 Land $444,000 Building $1,258,000

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