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40 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 40 Decatur St

Property image for 40 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,300

Sale price

$750,000

General information

Address

Primary address

40 Decatur Street

ZIP code

11216

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01857-0050

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,866

Building dimensions

20.5 ft x 53 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Last altered

2016

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/08/2015

Sale price

$750,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,459

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 62.75 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,300

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 40 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 40 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/08/2015	$750,000	XXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
08/02/2021 - R 07/22/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021072800137001)	X XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/09/2021 - R 05/28/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021060300773001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX
03/26/2021 - R 03/24/2021 - D	Landmark Designation (2021032400350001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
04/03/2019 - R 02/28/2019 - D	Agreement (2019040300004007)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX
04/03/2019 - R 02/28/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019040300004006)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX
04/03/2019 - R 10/11/2018 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019040300004005)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XX XXXXXX	XXXX
04/03/2019 - R 10/11/2018 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019040300004004)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XX XXXXXX
04/03/2019 - R 10/11/2018 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019040300004003)	X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
08/23/2018 - R 06/15/2018 - D	Deed (2018082200199001)	XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/01/2017 - R 11/16/2017 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2017112900678001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXX	X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 40 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

$8,459

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,993,000

Assessed value

$119,580

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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	$2,288,000	$137,280	$42,630	19.843%	$8,459	$8,459	-0.46%
2024/25	$1,807,000	$108,420	$42,311	20.085%	$8,498	$8,498	+6.00%
2023/24	$2,217,000	$133,020	$39,916	20.085%	$8,017	$8,017	+4.83%
2022/23	$1,925,000	$115,500	$37,657	20.309%	$7,648	$7,648	+7.84%
2021/22	$1,501,000	$90,060	$35,525	19.963%	$7,092	$7,092	-5.14%
2020/21	$1,255,000	$75,300	$35,525	21.045%	$7,476	$7,476	-0.15%
2019/20	$998,000	$59,880	$35,375	21.167%	$7,488	$7,488	+4.27%
2018/19	$1,129,000	$67,740	$34,329	20.919%	$7,181	$7,181	+5.65%
2017/18	$1,239,000	$74,340	$33,344	20.385%	$6,797	$6,797	+119.01%
2016/17	$788,000	$47,280	$15,525	19.991%	$3,104	$3,104	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 40 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/20/2015	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations 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

Kingston Ave & Fulton St at SW Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.045

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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	0.27
P.S. 93 William H Prescott	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	172	0.27
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	0.27
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	0.51
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 40 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 40 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 40 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

40 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 2,866 square feet.

When was 40 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

40 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 01/08/2015 for $750,000.

What is the assessed value of 40 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

40 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $119,580.

What are the property taxes for 40 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 40 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $8,459.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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