New York City property record for 542 New Jersey Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,000 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $547,000 (Feb 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,302 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Nov 2020 Loan Modification |
| APN | 03806-0055 |
| Primary APN | 03806-0055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,000 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-03806-0055 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 542 NEW JERSEY AVE |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11207-5311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Block | 3806 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 112600 |
542 New Jersey Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2010.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 NEW JERSEY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11207-5311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MERS |
| Nov 10, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FEDERAL SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201061569 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 542 NEW JERSEY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11207-5311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000350337 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000350337 |
| Name | MERS |
|---|---|
| Address | AS NOMINEE FOR THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, DANVILLE, IL 61834 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 542 NEW JERSEY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11207-5311 |
| Document Number | 0000350338 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | DEPENDABLE ABSTRACT INC, DEPENDABLE ABS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 542 NEW JERSEY AVE BROOKLYN NY 112075311, BROOKLYN, NY 11207-5311 |
| Document Number | 0000350338 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 350338 |
| Name | FEDERAL SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 8, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 New Jersey Ave was $5,302.
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 | $47,940 Land $20,040 Building $27,900 | $799,000 Land $334,000 Building $465,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,302.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,218.00 Additional exemption filed | $49,320 Land $20,040 Building $29,280 | $822,000 Land $334,000 Building $488,000 |
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 542 New Jersey Ave; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
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 | 1 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.
The area around 542 New Jersey 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 1,865 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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: Starry, T-Mobile.
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