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38 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 38 Fountain Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$665,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
38 Fountain Avenue
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04154-0063

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,824
Building dimensions
18 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
03/24/2016
Sale price
$665,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,260
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)
Fountain Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,800

Area overview

Walk score
69 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
91 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.58 Miles
Closest fire station
0.21 Miles

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Ownership information for 38 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 38 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/24/2016 $665,000 XXXX, XXXXX X X X. XXXXXXXXXX XX, XXX
06/10/2015 $168,000 X X X. XXXXXXXXXX XX, XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX
09/20/2006 $600,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX-XXX XX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/05/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022070100652001)
XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/23/2022 - R
03/15/2022 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022031601445001)
XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/23/2022 - R
03/02/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2022031700656001)
XXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/07/2016 - R
03/24/2016 - D
Mortgage
(2016040500482002)
XXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/07/2016 - R
03/24/2016 - D
Deed
(2016040500482001)
X X X XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXX
07/31/2015 - R
07/20/2015 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015072301356002)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
06/29/2015 - R
06/23/2015 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015062401518001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/08/2015 - R
06/10/2015 - D
Deed
(2015062601053001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX X X X XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX
10/29/2014 - R
08/20/2014 - D
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2014082001022001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/13/2013 - R
08/08/2013 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2013080801207001)
XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 38 Fountain 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
$6,260
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$751,000
Assessed value
$45,060

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 $703,000 $42,180 $31,546 19.843% $6,260 $6,260 -0.41%
2024/25 $827,000 $49,620 $31,295 20.085% $6,286 $6,286 +5.95%
2023/24 $882,000 $52,920 $29,537 20.085% $5,933 $5,933 +4.83%
2022/23 $758,000 $45,480 $27,865 20.309% $5,659 $5,659 +7.83%
2021/22 $674,000 $40,440 $26,288 19.963% $5,248 $5,248 -5.14%
2020/21 $793,000 $47,580 $26,288 21.045% $5,532 $5,532 +0.22%
2019/20 $752,000 $45,120 $26,079 21.167% $5,520 $5,520 +6.43%
2018/19 $535,000 $32,100 $24,795 20.919% $5,187 $5,187 +7.95%
2017/18 $481,000 $28,860 $23,571 20.385% $4,805 $4,805 +23.85%
2016/17 $453,000 $27,180 $19,407 19.991% $3,880 $3,880 +2.23%

Permit information for 38 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/19/2022 Alteration
05/26/2022 Alteration type 2
10/25/2018 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/21/2014 C
05/24/2007 B
05/24/2007 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

East New York (part A) residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Norwood
Station lines
J-Z
Distance (miles)
0.209

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 517 0.27
P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 517 0.27
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.14
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.14
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.14
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.27
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 3 NR No Charter K-3 113 0.29
St Peter's Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-2 132 0.36
St Peter's Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-2 132 0.36
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.36
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
MS 935 7 Yes Public 6 181 0.14
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.27
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.36
Liberty Avenue Middle School 4 No Public 6-8 439 0.41
Vista Academy 7 No Public 6-8 418 0.41
Achievement First Apollo Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 912 0.41
P.S. 89 Cypress Hills 3 No Public PK, K-8 474 0.54
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 412 0.59
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5 No Public 6-8 277 0.60
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 3 No Public 6-8 264 0.60
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School 4 No Public 9-12 805 0.07
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.27
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 0.66
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 1.03
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 1.03
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 1.03
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 1.03
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 1.03
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School 2 No Public 9-12 408 1.08
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire 3 No Public 9-12 223 1.30

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 38 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 38 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 38 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

38 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,824 square feet.

When was 38 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

38 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 03/24/2016 for $665,000.

What is the assessed value of 38 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

38 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $45,060.

What are the property taxes for 38 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 38 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $6,259.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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