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127 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 127 Forbell St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

1,983

Sale price

$650,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
127 Forbell Street
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04185-0019

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,024
Building dimensions
19.83 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
06/21/2017
Sale price
$650,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,301
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)
Forbell Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
101 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19.83 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,983

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
1.07 Miles
Closest fire station
0.47 Miles

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Ownership information for 127 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 127 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/21/2017 $650,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/13/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023011000253001)
XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
06/16/2022 - R
06/08/2022 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2022060900027001)
XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/28/2017 - R
11/15/2017 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017112200328001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/27/2017 - R
07/19/2017 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017072700500001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
07/07/2017 - R
06/21/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2017070700127002)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/07/2017 - R
06/21/2017 - D
Deed
(2017070700127001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
07/07/2017 - R
06/20/2017 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2017070700167001)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
08/24/2016 - R
08/03/2016 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2016082301240001)
XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
01/27/2014 - R
11/27/2013 - D
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2014011001087001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
07/11/2013 - R
06/18/2013 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013062400649001)
XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 127 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
$7,301
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,045,000
Assessed value
$62,700

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 $881,000 $52,860 $34,710 19.843% $6,888 $6,888 +4.72%
2024/25 $856,000 $51,360 $32,746 20.085% $6,577 $6,577 +0.80%
2023/24 $926,000 $55,560 $32,486 20.085% $6,525 $6,525 +1.05%
2022/23 $795,000 $47,700 $31,795 20.309% $6,457 $6,457 +5.49%
2021/22 $672,000 $40,320 $30,660 19.963% $6,121 $6,121 +0.55%
2020/21 $705,000 $42,300 $28,925 21.045% $6,087 $6,087 +5.39%
2019/20 $660,000 $39,600 $27,288 21.167% $5,776 $5,776 +1.99%
2018/19 $651,000 $39,060 $27,072 20.919% $5,663 $5,663 +4.85%
2017/18 $603,000 $36,180 $26,496 20.385% $5,401 $5,401 +5.75%
2016/17 $538,000 $32,280 $25,550 19.991% $5,108 $5,108 +8.37%

Permit information for 127 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
11/18/2005 C

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

Cypress Hills, City Line 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
77th St & Liberty Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
A
Distance (miles)
0.215

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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 0.28
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 724 0.28
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter 7 No Charter K-5 387 0.16
P.S. 64 Joseph P Addabbo 4 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.40
P.S. 64 Joseph P Addabbo 4 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.40
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 No Public PK, K-5 611 0.41
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 No Public PK, K-5 611 0.41
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.56
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.56
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.62
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 0.91
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 3 No Public 6-8 264 0.48
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5 No Public 6-8 277 0.48
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.56
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.62
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.76
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro NR No Private 6-8 0 0.79
St Mary Gate Of Heaven School NR No Private PK-8 242 0.86
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 206 0.86
St Elizabeth Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 386 0.86
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 0.91
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 0.91
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 0.91
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 0.91
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 0.91
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 0.91
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.93
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology 6 No Public 9-12 605 1.16
High School Construction Trades Engineering And Architecture 8 No Public 9-12 1,075 1.37

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 127 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 127 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 127 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

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

When was 127 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

127 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 06/21/2017 for $650,000.

What is the assessed value of 127 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

127 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $62,700.

What are the property taxes for 127 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 127 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $7,300.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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