| Primary address | 189 Forbell Street |
| Secondary address | 189 Garage Forbell St |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04206-0012 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,599 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,010 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 2,100 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Frontage(s) | Forbell Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Liberty Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 1.03 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.46 Miles |
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189 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,100 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 189 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $59,340, the tax amount paid for 189 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $3,599. For the next year, the tax amount for 189 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $3,599.
When was 189 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?189 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 08/23/2001.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 189 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $3,600 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,599 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $989,000 |
| Assessed value: | $59,340 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 189 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $989,000 | $59,340 | $18,141 | 19.843% | $3,881 | $3,600 | -0.48% |
| 2024/25 | $870,000 | $52,200 | $18,008 | 20.085% | $3,886 | $3,617 | +6.75% |
| 2023/24 | $983,000 | $58,980 | $16,870 | 20.085% | $3,670 | $3,388 | +5.55% |
| 2022/23 | $925,000 | $55,500 | $15,807 | 20.309% | $3,507 | $3,210 | +8.20% |
| 2021/22 | $789,000 | $47,340 | $14,861 | 19.963% | $3,254 | $2,967 | -5.32% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 4 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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Bus Routes
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| Distance (miles) | 0.042 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.25 |
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.35 |
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.35 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 218 James P Sinnott | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 305 | 0.83 |
| Is 171 Abraham Lincoln | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 264 | 0.59 |
| HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 277 | 0.59 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 283 | 0.64 |
| Brooklyn Scholars Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 717 | 0.65 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.60 |
| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.83 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.95 |
| Brooklyn Lab School | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 395 | 1.03 |
| Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 404 | 1.03 |
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Here are the neighbors for 189 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,316 | 01/21/2026 | |
| 510 Drew St, Brooklyn | 2,280 | 03/30/2026 | $1,100,000 |
| 216 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,336 | 08/31/2004 | $475,000 |
| 1226 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 02/08/2016 | $450,000 |
| 1206 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 1,342 | 05/08/2018 | |
| 181 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,760 | 06/17/2022 | $800,000 |
| 1222 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 06/07/2024 | $1,250,000 |
| 201 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,906 | 06/23/1995 | |
| 185 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,896 | 02/07/2005 | $440,000 |
| 1218 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 3,290 | 07/23/2019 | |
| 193 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,392 | 12/23/2014 | |
| 195 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,446 | 12/23/2013 | $440,000 |
| 214 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,044 | 03/16/2001 | |
| 197 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 3,086 | 10/19/1998 | |
| 203 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 11,805 | 06/07/1991 | |
| 1220 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 07/17/2024 | |
| 1224 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 12/17/2025 | $1,250,000 |
| 1240 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 7,200 | 09/25/2008 | |
| 191 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,392 | 08/04/2003 | $250,000 |
| 515 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn | 1,258 | 12/08/2015 |
