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196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 196 Forbell St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,834

Sale price

$569,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
196 Forbell Street
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04205-0034

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,044
Building dimensions
18.25 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
10/25/2019
Sale price
$569,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,124
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Forbell Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Liberty Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18.25 ft x 100.5 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,834

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
88 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
1.00 Miles
Closest fire station
0.43 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/25/2019 $569,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/17/2022 - R
04/18/2022 - D		 Mortgage and Consolidation
(2022111501103001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
11/12/2019 - R
10/28/2019 - D		 Mortgage
(2019110700533002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
11/12/2019 - R
10/25/2019 - D		 Deed
(2019110700533001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/30/2014 - R
02/25/2014 - D		 Life Estate Deed
(2014022500552001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$4,124
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$732,000
Assessed value
$43,920

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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 $641,000 $38,460 $19,608 19.843% $3,891 $3,891 +4.72%
2024/25 $664,000 $39,840 $18,499 20.085% $3,716 $3,716 +5.99%
2023/24 $686,000 $41,160 $17,453 20.085% $3,505 $3,505 -1.10%
2022/23 $670,000 $40,200 $17,453 20.309% $3,545 $3,545 +2.50%
2021/22 $667,000 $40,020 $17,320 19.963% $3,458 $3,458 +0.56%
2020/21 $565,000 $33,900 $16,340 21.045% $3,439 $3,439 +33.10%
2019/20 $507,000 $30,420 $12,206 21.167% $3,263 $2,584 +9.45%
2018/19 $379,000 $22,740 $11,284 20.919% $3,042 $2,360 +2.17%
2017/18 $359,000 $21,540 $11,334 20.385% $2,965 $2,310 +201.21%
2016/17 $358,000 $21,480 $3,837 19.991% $2,886 $767 +16.47%
Permits

Permit information for 196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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
Grant Ave & Pitkin Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
A
Distance (miles)
0.124
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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 0.16
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 724 0.16
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter 7 No Charter K-5 387 0.24
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 No Public PK, K-5 611 0.32
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 No Public PK, K-5 611 0.32
P.S. 64 Joseph P Addabbo 4 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.47
P.S. 64 Joseph P Addabbo 4 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.47
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.63
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.63
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.63
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 0.81
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 3 No Public 6-8 264 0.59
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5 No Public 6-8 277 0.59
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.63
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.63
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.65
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro NR No Private 6-8 0 0.66
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.92
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 206 0.93
St Mary Gate Of Heaven School NR No Private PK-8 242 0.93
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 0.58
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 0.81
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.92
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 1.04
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 1.04
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 1.04
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 1.04
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 1.04
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology 6 No Public 9-12 605 1.10
John Adams High School 4 No Public 9-12 2,366 1.43

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Neighbors for 196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY

216 Forbell St, Brooklyn 182 Forbell St, Brooklyn 1206 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 1210 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 202 Forbell St, Brooklyn 192 Forbell St, Brooklyn 210 Forbell St, Brooklyn 194 Forbell St, Brooklyn 190 Forbell St, Brooklyn 1216 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 212 Forbell St, Brooklyn 214 Forbell St, Brooklyn 186 Forbell St, Brooklyn 1208 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 204 Forbell St, Brooklyn 206 Forbell St, Brooklyn 1214 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 198 Forbell St, Brooklyn 515 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn 184 Forbell St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 196 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 196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,044 square feet.

When was 196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 10/25/2019 for $569,000.

What is the assessed value of 196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $43,920.

What are the property taxes for 196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 196 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $4,124.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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