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42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Property Information

42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 42 5th Avenue
Neighborhood Park Slope
Zip code 11217
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00930-0041

Sales & Tax Overview for 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 09/29/2005
Purchase price $1,050,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $6,949

Lot & Building Information for 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,467
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 73.33 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 3,120
Building dimensions 20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1920
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.15 Miles
Closest fire station 0.16 Miles

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Other Property Data for 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 3,120 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,198,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/29/2005 $1,050,000

Title Documents for 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/15/2016 - R UCC3 Termination
(2016083001346006)
08/30/2016 - D
09/15/2016 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2016083001346004)
08/30/2016 - D
09/15/2016 - R
Agreement
(2016083001346003)
08/30/2016 - D
09/15/2016 - R
Mortgage
(2016083001346002)
08/22/2016 - D
09/15/2016 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2016083001346005)
08/22/2016 - D
09/15/2016 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2016083001346001)
02/03/2016 - D
02/12/2016 - R
Deed
(2016020300758001)
11/19/2013 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2013111200663001)
11/15/2012 - D
12/12/2012 - R
Agreement
(2012120700362001)
04/21/2009 - R Initial UCC1
(2009041400985001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $6,557
Estimated property tax: $6,949
Tax assessor's market value: $3,198,000
Assessed value: $191,880

Assessment History for 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $3,198,000 $191,880 $33,043 19.843% $6,557 $6,557 +3.80%
2024/25 $3,219,000 $193,140 $31,451 20.085% $6,317 $6,317 0.00%
2023/24 $2,845,000 $170,700 $31,451 20.085% $6,317 $6,317 +0.54%
2022/23 $2,262,000 $135,720 $30,936 20.309% $6,283 $6,283 +7.84%
2021/22 $1,937,000 $116,220 $29,186 19.963% $5,826 $5,826 +0.54%

Permits for 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/30/2012 Alteration type 3
05/19/2008 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Flatbush Ave & Bergen St at NW Corner
Station lines 2-3
Distance (miles) 0.105
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/Dean St
Line B63
Distance (miles) 0.01

Neighbors for 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 42 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
36 5th Ave, Brooklyn 6,200 07/24/1996
32 5th Ave, Brooklyn 8,490 11/17/2021 $11,100,000
422 Dean St, Brooklyn 2,400
416 Dean St, Brooklyn 2,400 04/19/2025
405 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,400 06/27/1978
40 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,100 02/11/1999
420 Dean St, Brooklyn 2,400 11/16/2000
418 Dean St, Brooklyn 2,400 01/16/2007 $1
415 Bergen St, Brooklyn 4,160 04/04/2023
411 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,880 11/30/1983
409 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,400 07/22/2025 $3,600,000
424 Dean St, Brooklyn 9,000
414 Dean St, Brooklyn 3,360 04/18/2025 $4,350,000
44 5th Ave, Brooklyn 2,580 04/21/2004
48 5th Ave, Brooklyn 4,732 05/25/2012
50 5th Ave, Brooklyn 4,087 01/18/2002
407 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,400 01/28/2022
403 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,400 06/30/2011
46 5th Ave, Brooklyn 2,870 11/16/2021
430 Dean St, Brooklyn 7,985 07/31/2019 $2,900,000
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