| Primary address | 240 Forbell Street |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04224-0033 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $1,232 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,809 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
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| Building sqft | 936 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Frontage(s) | Forbell Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Pitkin Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.97 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.45 Miles |
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240 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920 and has a total of 936 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 240 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $34,680, the tax amount paid for 240 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $1,116. For the next year, the tax amount for 240 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $1,232.
When was 240 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?240 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 01/13/1998.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 240 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: | $1,117 |
| Estimated property tax: | $1,232 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $578,000 |
| Assessed value: | $34,680 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 240 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 | $578,000 | $34,680 | $5,628 | 19.843% | $3,853 | $1,117 | -61.86% |
| 2024/25 | $635,000 | $38,100 | $14,577 | 20.085% | $3,679 | $2,928 | +172.06% |
| 2023/24 | $670,000 | $40,200 | $5,358 | 20.085% | $3,679 | $1,076 | -30.54% |
| 2022/23 | $658,000 | $39,480 | $7,629 | 20.309% | $3,692 | $1,549 | -36.79% |
| 2021/22 | $591,000 | $35,460 | $12,279 | 19.963% | $3,423 | $2,451 | -21.15% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Grant Ave & Pitkin Ave at NE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distance (miles) | 0.081 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Pitkin Av/Forbell St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.047 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.08 |
| P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 724 | 0.08 |
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.31 |
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.31 |
| Cypress Hills Ascend Charter | 7 | No | Charter | K-5 | 387 | 0.32 |
| 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 | 0.76 |
| Brooklyn Scholars Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 717 | 0.56 |
| Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro | NR | No | Private | 6-8 | 0 | 0.59 |
| HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 277 | 0.67 |
| Is 171 Abraham Lincoln | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 264 | 0.67 |
| 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 | 0.76 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.94 |
| Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 605 | 1.05 |
| Brooklyn Lab School | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 395 | 1.12 |
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Here are the neighbors for 240 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 986 | 02/15/1983 | |
| 236 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,336 | 06/13/2013 | $291,500 |
| 244 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 986 | 09/19/2017 | $470,000 |
| 252 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 986 | 10/22/2015 | |
| 258 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 986 | 01/21/2026 | |
| 234 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,020 | 03/13/2026 | |
| 222 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,821 | 05/06/2014 | |
| 563 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn | 1,022 | 04/05/2022 | |
| 567 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn | 1,022 | 08/21/1987 | |
| 230 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,794 | 06/23/2016 | $430,000 |
| 242 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 986 | 06/11/2002 | |
| 246 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 986 | 07/08/2002 | |
| 248 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 986 | 11/12/1993 | |
| 260 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 936 | 05/10/1990 | |
| 262 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 936 | 07/17/1998 | |
| 232 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,318 | 11/20/2000 | |
| 525 Euclid Ave, Brooklyn | 3,484 | 05/03/2013 | $380,000 |
| 254 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 936 | 09/25/1990 | |
| 238 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 936 | 04/25/1995 | |
| 561 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn | 1,022 | 10/25/2024 | $350,000 |
