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42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 - Property report

Also known as: 42 Clay St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$998,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
42 Clay Street
ZIP code
11222
Neighborhood
Greenpoint
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02487-0025

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,329
Building dimensions
22 ft x 25 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
11/29/2012
Sale price
$998,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,562
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Clay Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Commercial Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
91 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
93 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
0.66 Miles
Closest fire station
0.46 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 42 Clay 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 42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/29/2012 $998,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/28/2021 - R
10/27/2021 - D		 Agreement
(2021121701016002)		 XX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX (XX) XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/28/2021 - R
10/27/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021121701016001)		 XX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX (XX) XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/17/2016 - R
05/24/2016 - D		 Agreement
(2016060901188003)		 XX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX (XX) XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/17/2016 - R
05/24/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016060901188002)		 XX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX (XX) XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/17/2016 - R
05/24/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016060901188001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
12/14/2012 - R
11/29/2012 - D		 Mortgage
(2012120700486002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX (XX) XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/14/2012 - R
11/29/2012 - D		 Deed
(2012120700486001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
06/17/1982 - R Deed
(3800000914980)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/17/1982 - R Power of Attorney
(3790000914979)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 42 Clay 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
$5,562
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,471,000
Assessed value
$208,260

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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 $2,982,000 $178,920 $26,835 19.843% $5,325 $5,325 +3.21%
2024/25 $2,755,000 $165,300 $25,687 20.085% $5,159 $5,159 +0.84%
2023/24 $2,649,000 $158,940 $25,473 20.085% $5,116 $5,116 +3.25%
2022/23 $2,168,000 $130,080 $24,399 20.309% $4,955 $4,955 +6.27%
2021/22 $1,674,000 $100,440 $23,359 19.963% $4,663 $4,663 +27.09%
2020/21 $1,600,000 $96,000 $17,435 21.045% $3,669 $3,669 +5.20%
2019/20 $1,505,000 $90,300 $16,478 21.167% $3,488 $3,488 +2.29%
2018/19 $1,444,000 $86,640 $16,300 20.919% $3,410 $3,410 +8.58%
2017/18 $1,352,000 $81,120 $15,405 20.385% $3,140 $3,140 +20.95%
2016/17 $1,272,000 $76,320 $12,988 19.991% $2,906 $2,596 -8.61%
Permits

Permit information for 42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/10/2025 Alteration
05/13/2019 Alteration
09/11/2018 Alteration
07/10/2014 Alteration type 1
02/25/2013 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Greenpoint residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,574,900

23.5% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,445

-10.8% 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
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Manhattan Ave & India St at SW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.296
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 31 Samuel F Dupont 10 Yes Public PK, K-5 524 0.65
P.S. 31 Samuel F Dupont 10 Yes Public PK, K-5 524 0.65
Hunters Point Elementary School 7 No Public PK, K-4 302 0.30
Hunters Point Elementary School 7 No Public PK, K-4 302 0.30
P.S. 78 8 No Public PK, K-8 725 0.58
P.S. 78 8 No Public PK, K-8 725 0.58
P.S. 34 Oliver H Perry 8 No Public PK, K-5 402 0.77
P.S. 34 Oliver H Perry 8 No Public PK, K-5 402 0.77
United Nations International School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.89
United Nations International School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.89
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hunters Point Community Middle 6 No Public 6-8 365 0.47
P.S. 78 8 No Public PK, K-8 725 0.58
United Nations International School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.89
United Nations International School NR No Private K-12 0 0.89
British International School of NY NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.90
British International School of Ny NR No Private PK-10 300 0.90
Evangel Christian School NR No Private PK-12 437 0.96
Robert F Wagner Junior Secondary School-Arts and Technology 7 No Public 6-12 611 1.15
P.S. 34 Franklin D Roosevelt 4 No Public PK, K-8 224 1.18
John Ericsson Middle School 126 5 No Public 6-8 177 1.23
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy for Careers In Television and Film 7 No Public 9-12 540 0.47
United Nations International School NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.89
United Nations International School NR No Private K-12 0 0.89
British International School of Ny NR No Private PK-10 300 0.90
Evangel Christian School NR No Private PK-12 437 0.96
A-Tech High School 3 No Public 9-12 374 0.99
Information Technology High School 4 No Public 9-12 823 1.00
Queens Paideia School NR No Private 28 1.09
Robert F Wagner Junior Secondary School-Arts and Technology 7 No Public 6-12 611 1.15
High School Of Applied Communications 5 No Public 9-12 362 1.20

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Neighbors for 42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY

48 Clay St, Brooklyn 77 Clay St, Brooklyn 50 Clay St, Brooklyn 26 Clay St, Brooklyn 404 McGuinness Blvd, Brooklyn 44 Clay St, Brooklyn 81 Clay St, Brooklyn 1109 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn 46 Clay St, Brooklyn 1103 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn 1097 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn 38 Clay St, Brooklyn 22 Clay St, Brooklyn 52 Clay St, Brooklyn 1107 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn 1101 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY

10009, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 10016, New York City, NY 10017, New York City, NY 10022, New York City, NY 10044, New York City, NY 10167, New York City, NY 10170, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10174, New York City, NY 11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11106, New York City, NY 11109, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222?

The development at 42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222?

42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 has a total of 2,329 square feet.

When was 42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 last sold and what was the sale price?

42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 was last sold on 11/29/2012 for $998,000.

What is the assessed value of 42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222?

42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 is currently assessed at $208,260.

What are the property taxes for 42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222?

The property taxes for 42 Clay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 total $5,562.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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