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638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 638 Sterling Pl

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Property type

Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

3,603

General information

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Address
Primary address
638 Sterling Place
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Crown Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01175-0049

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Building
Property type
Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)
Building sq. ft.
6,111
Building dimensions
27.5 ft x 84 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1905
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,518
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
6
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Sterling Place (narrow)
Nearest wide street
St Johns Place
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
27.5 ft x 131 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,603

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
93 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
17
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.75 Miles
Closest fire station
0.20 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/11/1995 - R
08/23/1995 - D		 Deed
(3950004930695)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
11/20/1973 - R Deed
(37330067300805)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/01/1971 - R Mortgage
(37130051601715)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
11/01/1971 - R Deed
(37130051601713)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$10,518
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,018,000
Assessed value
$908,100

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,682,000 $756,900 $79,770 12.439% $14,205 $9,923 +5.49%
2024/25 $1,604,000 $721,800 $75,252 12.5% $13,820 $9,407 -0.02%
2023/24 $1,404,000 $631,800 $75,252 12.502% $12,802 $9,408 +2.68%
2022/23 $1,736,000 $781,200 $74,694 12.267% $11,638 $9,163 +6.28%
2021/22 $1,502,000 $675,900 $70,464 12.235% $10,748 $8,621 +5.72%
2020/21 $1,644,000 $739,800 $66,474 12.267% $10,776 $8,154 +4.25%
2019/20 $1,538,400 $692,280 $62,712 12.473% $10,608 $7,822 -1.10%
2018/19 $1,282,000 $576,900 $62,712 12.612% $9,934 $7,909 -0.10%
2017/18 $1,087,000 $489,150 $62,244 12.719% $9,282 $7,917 +4.58%
2016/17 $986,000 $443,700 $58,722 12.892% $8,712 $7,570 +6.07%
Permits

Permit information for 638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/07/1994 Alteration type 2
12/09/1993 Alteration type 2
05/27/1993 Alteration type 2
01/16/1991 Alteration type 3

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/06/2026 A
06/11/2025 A
10/24/2024 A

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Franklin Ave & Park Pl at NW Corner
Station lines
FS
Distance (miles)
0.097
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 550 0.26
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 550 0.26
Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School NR No Private 5-8 87 0.14
Friends of Crown Heights #2 NR No Private K 0 0.20
German School Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 195 0.23
German School Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 195 0.23
Carmel Christian School NR No Private K-9 51 0.23
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School 4 No Public PK, K-5 275 0.30
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School 4 No Public PK, K-5 275 0.30
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Elijah Stroud Middle School 5 Yes Public 6-8 121 0.26
Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School NR No Private 5-8 87 0.14
German School Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 195 0.23
Carmel Christian School NR No Private K-9 51 0.23
St. Francis De Sales School NR No Private PK-8 63 0.24
Carmel Christian School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.25
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.30
P.S. 138 6 No Public PK, K-8 414 0.33
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.54
Ebbetts Field Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 123 0.58
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School NR No Public 9-12 199 0.27
W E B Dubois Academic High School NR No Public 9-12 114 0.28
ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL NR No Public 9-12 143 0.29
International High School at Prospect Heights 1 No Public 9-12 272 0.30
High School For Global Citizenship 4 No Public 9-12 221 0.30
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment 3 No Public 9-12 265 0.30
Brooklyn School For Music And Theater 4 No Public 9-12 223 0.30
Clara Barton High School 2 No Public 9-12 1,178 0.36
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY NR No Public 9-12 217 0.43
Acorn Community High School NR No Public 9-12 107 0.43

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Neighbors for 638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY

756 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 626 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 748 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 752 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 606 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 740 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 744 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 600 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 738 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 636 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 632 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 628 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 610 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 742 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 758 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 760 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 608 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 604 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 602 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 750 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 6,111 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $908,100.

What are the property taxes for 638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $10,518.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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