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38 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 38 Decatur St

Property image for 38 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,400

Sale price

$1,990,000

General information

Address

Primary address

38 Decatur Street

ZIP code

11216

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01857-0049

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

2,174

Building dimensions

20.5 ft x 53 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Last altered

2018

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/31/2020

Sale price

$1,990,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$7,258

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

Fulton Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20.5 ft x 67.25 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,400

Area overview

Walk score

97 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

80 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.58 Miles

Closest fire station

0.41 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 38 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 38 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/31/2020	$1,990,000	XXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXX	XX XXXXXXX XXX
02/23/2017	$1,100,000	XX XXXXXXX XXX	XX XXXXXXX XX XXX
06/30/2014	$655,000	XX XXXXXXX XX XXX	XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
03/26/2021 - R 03/24/2021 - D	Landmark Designation (2021032400350001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
04/13/2020 - R 03/31/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020040700473002)	XXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/13/2020 - R 03/31/2020 - D	Deed (2020040700473001)	XX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXXXXXX
10/13/2017 - R 10/10/2017 - D	Certificate (2017101100997002)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/13/2017 - R 09/29/2017 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2017101100997001)	XX XXXXXXX XXX
03/09/2017 - R 02/23/2017 - D	Deed (2017030200124001)	XX XXXXXXX XX XXX	XX XXXXXXX XXX
07/15/2014 - R 06/30/2014 - D	Deed (2014070203095002)	XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX	XX XXXXXXX XX XXX
07/15/2014 - R 06/30/2014 - D	Deed (2014070203095001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/09/1970 - R	Mortgage (37030039800567)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
03/09/1970 - R	Deed (37030039800565)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 38 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

$7,258

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,798,000

Assessed value

$107,880

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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	$1,609,000	$96,540	$34,508	19.843%	$6,847	$6,847	-0.69%
2024/25	$1,538,000	$92,280	$34,328	20.085%	$6,895	$6,895	+3.79%
2023/24	$1,436,000	$86,160	$33,073	20.085%	$6,643	$6,643	+2.56%
2022/23	$1,457,000	$87,420	$31,891	20.309%	$6,477	$6,477	+5.40%
2021/22	$1,598,000	$95,880	$30,782	19.963%	$6,145	$6,145	+56.73%
2020/21	$1,505,000	$90,300	$18,630	21.045%	$3,921	$3,921	+0.23%
2019/20	$1,416,000	$84,960	$18,480	21.167%	$3,912	$3,912	+7.26%
2018/19	$978,000	$58,680	$17,434	20.919%	$3,647	$3,647	+8.76%
2017/18	$777,000	$46,620	$16,449	20.385%	$3,353	$3,353	+8.04%
2016/17	$801,000	$48,060	$15,525	19.991%	$3,104	$3,104	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 38 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
09/12/2019	Alteration
03/08/2019	Alteration
07/14/2017	Alteration type 1
07/14/2017	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Bedford residential market stats

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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

Kingston Ave & Fulton St at SW Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.046

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 93 William H Prescott	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	172	0.26
P.S. 93 William H Prescott	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	172	0.26
Uncommon New York City Charter #1	NR	No	Charter		0	0.18
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.22
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.22
Brooklyn Brownstone School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	310	0.33
Brooklyn Brownstone School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	310	0.33
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.41
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.41
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.41

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Uncommon New York City Charter #1	NR	No	Charter		0	0.18
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.22
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.22
Restoration Academy	3	No	Public	6-8	94	0.26
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.33
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.41
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.41
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.42
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	8	66	0.42
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.43

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	0.52
Uncommon New York City Charter #1	NR	No	Charter		0	0.18
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.22
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.22
Academy for Health Careers	2	No	Public	9-12	231	0.37
Pathways Tech Early College High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	520	0.37
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.41
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.41
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.42
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.42

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 38 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 38 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 38 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

38 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 2,174 square feet.

When was 38 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

38 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 03/31/2020 for $1,990,000.

What is the assessed value of 38 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

38 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $107,880.

What are the property taxes for 38 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 38 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $7,258.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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