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438 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 438 Franklin Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

2009

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$1,960,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
438 Franklin Avenue
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01989-0042

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,231
Building dimensions
20 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
2009
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/17/2025
Sale price
$1,960,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$13,920
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Franklin Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Bedford Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
85 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.47 Miles
Closest fire station
0.29 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 438 Franklin Avenue, 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 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/17/2025 $1,960,000 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXXX
08/17/2016 $1,975,000 XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX
02/01/2011 $740,000 XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX, XX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/29/2025 - R
07/17/2025 - D		 Agreement
(2025072800668004)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/29/2025 - R
07/17/2025 - D		 Mortgage
(2025072800668002)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/29/2025 - R
07/17/2025 - D		 Deed
(2025072800668001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX
07/29/2025 - R
07/07/2025 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2025072800668003)		 XXXXXXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/12/2016 - R
08/17/2016 - D		 Agreement
(2016090701158004)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
09/12/2016 - R
08/17/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016090701158003)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
09/12/2016 - R
08/17/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016090701158001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/12/2016 - R
08/09/2016 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2016090701158002)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXX X X
02/25/2011 - R
02/01/2011 - D		 Mortgage
(2011020900831002)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/25/2011 - R
02/01/2011 - D		 Deed
(2011020900831001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XX X XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 438 Franklin Avenue, 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
$13,920
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,561,000
Assessed value
$153,660

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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 $2,326,000 $139,560 $66,182 19.843% $13,132 $13,132 +0.27%
2024/25 $1,837,000 $110,220 $65,207 20.085% $13,097 $13,097 +6.00%
2023/24 $2,155,000 $129,300 $61,517 20.085% $12,356 $12,356 -1.10%
2022/23 $1,841,000 $110,460 $61,517 20.309% $12,493 $12,493 +7.06%
2021/22 $2,019,000 $121,140 $58,460 19.963% $11,670 $11,670 +0.55%
2020/21 $2,448,000 $146,880 $55,152 21.045% $11,607 $11,607 +0.91%
2019/20 $2,467,000 $148,020 $54,339 21.167% $11,502 $11,502 +7.25%
2018/19 $1,795,000 $107,700 $51,264 20.919% $10,724 $10,724 +2.62%
2017/18 $1,396,000 $83,760 $51,264 20.385% $10,450 $10,450 +7.30%
2016/17 $1,034,000 $62,040 $48,717 19.991% $9,739 $9,739 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 438 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/10/2019 Alteration type 2
02/10/2019 Alteration type 2
11/28/2018 Alteration type 2
06/09/2008 Alteration type 3
06/09/2008 Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/08/2026 A
11/20/2025 I
06/13/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Clinton Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

$929,000

0.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,152

-1.5% Y-o-Y

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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Franklin Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
A-C-FS
Distance (miles)
0.171
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 224 0.11
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 224 0.11
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.08
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.08
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.12
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.12
Nelrak Child Development Center NR No Private PK, K-3 50 0.19
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer 5 No Public PK, K-5 262 0.24
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer 5 No Public PK, K-5 262 0.24
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.08
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.12
Urban Assembly Unison School (The) 3 No Public 6-8 173 0.24
Bethel Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 34 0.28
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.42
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 8 66 0.49
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.50
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.50
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.50
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-4, 6-8 0 0.52
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.18
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.42
Gotham Professional Arts Academy NR No Public 9-12 179 0.44
Acorn Community High School NR No Public 9-12 107 0.45
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY NR No Public 9-12 217 0.45
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.46
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.49
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.53
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.57
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.57

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Neighbors for 438 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

50 Madison St, Brooklyn 432 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 54 Madison St, Brooklyn 129 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 123 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 430 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 52 Madison St, Brooklyn 442 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 60 Madison St, Brooklyn 444 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 446 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 137 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 125 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 58 Madison St, Brooklyn 135 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 428 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 440 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 434 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 56 Madison St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 438 Franklin Avenue, 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 438 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 438 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 2009.

What is the total square footage of 438 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

438 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 3,231 square feet.

When was 438 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

438 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 07/17/2025 for $1,960,000.

What is the assessed value of 438 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

438 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $153,660.

What are the property taxes for 438 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 438 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $13,920.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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