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438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 438 Decatur St

Property image for 438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,542

Sale price

$312,700

General information

Address

Primary address

438 Decatur Street

ZIP code

11233

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01683-0008

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

1,530

Building dimensions

15.42 ft x 38 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Sales

Sale date

04/01/2011

Sale price

$312,700

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,604

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Decatur Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Bainbridge Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

15.42 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,542

Area overview

Walk score

86 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

98 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

68 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.49 Miles

Closest fire station

0.52 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/01/2011	$312,700	XXXXXX, XXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/20/2020 - R	UCC3 Termination (2020021400708001)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX
07/28/2016 - R	Initial UCC1 (2016042100129001)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX
02/28/2012 - R 02/15/2012 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2012021500395001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/28/2012 - R 02/15/2012 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2012021500388001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/11/2011 - R 05/02/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2011050200704001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/20/2011 - R 04/01/2011 - D	Agreement (2011041101035005)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX
04/20/2011 - R 04/01/2011 - D	Mortgage (2011041101035004)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/20/2011 - R 04/01/2011 - D	Mortgage (2011041101035003)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XX XX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX
04/20/2011 - R 04/01/2011 - D	Mortgage (2011041101035002)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/20/2011 - R 04/01/2011 - D	Deed (2011041101035001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 438 Decatur Street, 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

$3,604

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,123,000

Assessed value

$67,380

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,039,000	$62,340	$17,928	19.843%	$3,839	$3,557	+4.62%
2024/25	$1,222,000	$73,320	$16,930	20.085%	$3,670	$3,400	+6.70%
2023/24	$1,179,000	$70,740	$15,867	20.085%	$3,468	$3,187	-0.73%
2022/23	$965,000	$57,900	$15,807	20.309%	$3,507	$3,210	+8.20%
2021/22	$830,000	$49,800	$14,861	19.963%	$3,254	$2,967	-4.18%
2020/21	$1,006,000	$60,360	$14,713	21.045%	$3,393	$3,096	+5.81%
2019/20	$1,060,000	$63,600	$13,825	21.167%	$3,223	$2,926	+8.20%
2018/19	$938,000	$56,280	$12,929	20.919%	$3,010	$2,705	+2.70%
2017/18	$617,000	$37,020	$12,919	20.385%	$2,933	$2,634	+9.47%
2016/17	$528,000	$31,680	$12,034	19.991%	$2,716	$2,406	+3.77%

Permits

Permit information for 438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Ralph Ave & Mac Dougal St at NE Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.275

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	227	0.27
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	227	0.27
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa	6	No	Charter	K-8	472	0.09
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	470	0.12
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	470	0.12
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.24
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.24
P.S. 28 The Warren Prep Academy	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	87	0.25
P.S. 28 The Warren Prep Academy	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	87	0.25
P.S. 40 George W Carver	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	431	0.25

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa	6	No	Charter	K-8	472	0.09
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.42
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.53
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.54
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.54
Eagle Academy for Young Men II	6	No	Public	6-12	599	0.54
Ocean Hill Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-9	411	0.54
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.55
Brooklyn Green School (The)	5	No	Public	6-8	191	0.55
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.63

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School	2	Yes	Public	9-12	403	0.44
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.42
Research And Service High School	2	No	Public	10-12	181	0.44
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL	4	No	Public	9-12	133	0.44
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.49
Eagle Academy for Young Men II	6	No	Public	6-12	599	0.54
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.63
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.67
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.78
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.78

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 1,530 square feet.

When was 438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the sale price?

438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold on 04/01/2011 for $312,700.

What is the assessed value of 438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $67,380.

What are the property taxes for 438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 438 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $3,603.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Disclaimer

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Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/24/2025	I
	11/28/2023	I