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163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 163 Forbell St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

1,830

Sale price

$999,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
163 Forbell Street
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04185-0004

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,024
Building dimensions
19.42 ft x 52 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1905
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
02/07/2025
Sale price
$999,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,867
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)
Forbell Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
101 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19.42 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,830

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
88 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
56 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
1.05 Miles
Closest fire station
0.47 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/07/2025 $999,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX
07/31/2003 $285,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/06/2003 $10,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX. XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/20/2026 - R
12/05/2025 - D		 Deed
(2026031901125001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/04/2025 - R
03/03/2025 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025030300847001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/19/2025 - R
02/07/2025 - D		 Mortgage
(2025021300286002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/19/2025 - R
02/07/2025 - D		 Deed
(2025021300286001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/18/2025 - R
01/08/2025 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025021300386001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/11/2020 - R
03/10/2020 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2020031100132001)		 XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
03/20/2017 - R
03/01/2017 - D		 Mortgage and Consolidation
(2017032000391001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
02/23/2016 - R
02/05/2016 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2016021100398001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/10/2012 - R
11/23/2011 - D		 Discharge of Tax Lien
(2012032801204001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
11/23/2011 - R
11/16/2011 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2011112200531001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 163 Forbell 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
$6,867
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,093,000
Assessed value
$65,580

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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 $920,000 $55,200 $32,651 19.843% $6,479 $6,479 +4.72%
2024/25 $928,000 $55,680 $30,804 20.085% $6,187 $6,187 +5.99%
2023/24 $927,000 $55,620 $29,062 20.085% $5,837 $5,837 -1.10%
2022/23 $829,000 $49,740 $29,062 20.309% $5,902 $5,902 +2.52%
2021/22 $676,000 $40,560 $28,840 19.963% $5,757 $5,757 +0.54%
2020/21 $714,000 $42,840 $27,209 21.045% $5,726 $5,726 +5.38%
2019/20 $647,000 $38,820 $25,670 21.167% $5,434 $5,434 +7.25%
2018/19 $629,000 $37,740 $24,218 20.919% $5,066 $5,066 +2.62%
2017/18 $548,000 $32,880 $24,218 20.385% $4,937 $4,937 +2.76%
2016/17 $469,000 $28,140 $24,033 19.991% $4,804 $4,804 +8.36%
Permits

Permit information for 163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/17/2026 Alteration
02/22/2026 Alteration
11/29/2025 Alteration
09/18/2025 Alteration
04/20/2025 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
07/17/2006 I

*Most recent HPD violation on record 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
77th St & Liberty Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
A
Distance (miles)
0.197
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 724 0.23
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 724 0.23
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter 7 No Charter K-5 387 0.20
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 No Public PK, K-5 611 0.38
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 No Public PK, K-5 611 0.38
P.S. 64 Joseph P Addabbo 4 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.42
P.S. 64 Joseph P Addabbo 4 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.42
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.60
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.60
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.64
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott 4 Yes Public 6-8 305 0.87
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5 No Public 6-8 277 0.53
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 3 No Public 6-8 264 0.53
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.60
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.64
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.71
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro NR No Private 6-8 0 0.74
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 206 0.88
St Mary Gate Of Heaven School NR No Private PK-8 242 0.88
St Elizabeth Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 386 0.88
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 0.59
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 0.87
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.93
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 0.97
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 0.97
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 0.97
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 0.97
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 0.97
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology 6 No Public 9-12 605 1.12
High School Construction Trades Engineering And Architecture 8 No Public 9-12 1,075 1.39

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Neighbors for 163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY

157 Forbell St, Brooklyn 141 Forbell St, Brooklyn 1195 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 1211 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 151 Forbell St, Brooklyn 145 Forbell St, Brooklyn 1203 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 1207 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 1199 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 149 Forbell St, Brooklyn 147 Forbell St, Brooklyn 165 Forbell St, Brooklyn 161 Forbell St, Brooklyn 159 Forbell St, Brooklyn 139 Forbell St, Brooklyn 1201 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 1213 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 153 Forbell St, Brooklyn 167 Forbell St, Brooklyn 1205 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY

11207, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11374, New York City, NY 11375, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11415, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11418, New York City, NY 11419, New York City, NY 11420, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY 11424, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 2,024 square feet.

When was 163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 02/07/2025 for $999,000.

What is the assessed value of 163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $65,580.

What are the property taxes for 163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 163 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $6,867.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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