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40 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 40 Christopher Ave

Property image for 40 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1903

Lot sq. ft.

2,188

General information

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Address

Primary address

40 Christopher Avenue

ZIP code

11212

Neighborhood

Brownsville

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03692-0020

Building

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Building sq. ft.

4,200

Building dimensions

25 ft x 56 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1903

Last altered

2007

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

None

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

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)

Christopher Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Liberty Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 87.5 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,188

Area overview

Walk score

89 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

78 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.34 Miles

Closest fire station

0.14 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 40 Christopher 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 40 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/05/2006 - R 12/13/2005 - D	NYC Real Property Transfer Tax (2005122702057001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
03/06/2002 - R	Initial UCC1 (3260008030626)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX
12/03/2001 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3410007907441)	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/03/2001 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3300007907430)	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/02/1979 - D 08/02/1979 - R	Deed (37930109000478)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX X XXX XXXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
10/15/1974 - D 10/15/1974 - R	Sundry Agreement (37430074100503)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
03/15/1973 - R	Mortgage (37330062000551)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/15/1973 - R	Deed (37330062000549)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/23/1972 - R	Deed (37230054600449)	XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/30/1971 - D 12/30/1971 - R	Sundry Agreement (37130052900098)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 40 Christopher 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

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$701,000

Assessed value

$315,450

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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	$840,000	$378,000	$0	12.439%	$17,366	$0	n/a
2024/25	$699,600	$314,820	$0	12.5%	$16,158	$0	n/a
2023/24	$583,000	$262,350	$0	12.502%	$14,964	$0	n/a
2022/23	$486,000	$218,700	$0	12.267%	$14,121	$0	n/a
2021/22	$444,000	$199,800	$0	12.235%	$13,562	$0	n/a
2020/21	$467,000	$210,150	$0	12.267%	$13,174	$0	n/a
2019/20	$388,800	$174,960	$0	12.473%	$12,403	$0	n/a
2018/19	$324,000	$145,800	$0	12.612%	$11,612	$0	n/a
2017/18	$288,000	$129,600	$0	12.719%	$11,262	$0	n/a
2016/17	$274,000	$123,300	$0	12.892%	$10,993	$0	n/a

Permits

Permit information for 40 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/22/2005	Alteration type 2
07/19/2005	Alteration type 3
07/18/2005	Alteration type 3
09/24/2004	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	06/12/2026	C
	06/07/2026	C
	06/07/2026	B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$599,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$516

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Snediker Ave & New York Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.292

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Christopher Avenue Community School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	225	0.04
Christopher Avenue Community School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	225	0.04
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,202	0.04
P.S. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	330	0.12
P.S. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	330	0.12
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.23
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.23
Ark Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	K-6	14	0.24
Ark Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	K-5	60	0.27
P.S. 150 Christopher	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	142	0.29

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,202	0.04
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School	8	No	Public	6-8	279	0.12
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.23
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-8	117	0.29
Trey Whitfield School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	435	0.33
P.S. Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	296	0.35
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,057	0.36
People's Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	435	0.37
Sid Miller Academy	NR	No	Public	K-9	461	0.40
Bethany Christian Grade School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.46

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,202	0.04
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.23
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,057	0.36
Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School	3	No	Public	9-12	413	0.36
Teachers Preperatory High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	189	0.56
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School	5	No	Public	9-12	227	0.56
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School	2	No	Public	9-12	408	0.58
Eagle Academy for Young Men II	6	No	Public	6-12	599	0.63
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire	3	No	Public	9-12	223	0.73
World Academy For Total Community Health	2	No	Public	9-12	132	0.73

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 40 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 40 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1903.

What is the total square footage of 40 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

40 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 4,200 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 40 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

40 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $315,450.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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