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387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 385 Garage Forbell St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

6,600

Sale price

$565,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
387 Forbell Street
Alternate address(es)
385 Forbell St
385 Garage Forbell St
387-389 Forbell St
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04275-0006

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
1,816
Building dimensions
30 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot
3
Stories
1
Year built
1925
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
07/19/2017
Sale price
$565,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,658
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Forbell Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Drew Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
66 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
6,600

Area overview

Walk score
69 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
84 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.98 Miles
Closest fire station
0.27 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/19/2017 $565,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX
04/18/2005 $450,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, X/X/X XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/15/2017 - R
08/14/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017081500267001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
08/02/2017 - R
07/25/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017073100995001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX
08/02/2017 - R
07/19/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017073100992002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/02/2017 - R
05/01/2017 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2017073100992001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X
04/27/2007 - R
04/06/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2007042000701001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
12/21/2005 - R
06/07/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005121901723001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
05/05/2005 - R
04/26/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005042601956001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/04/2005 - R
04/18/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005042502180002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
05/04/2005 - R
04/18/2005 - D		 Deed
(2005042502180001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/10/2003 - R
09/02/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003100600562001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 387 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
$4,658
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,116,000
Assessed value
$66,960

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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 $956,000 $57,360 $23,467 19.843% $4,657 $4,657 -0.14%
2024/25 $812,000 $48,720 $23,216 20.085% $4,663 $4,663 +5.89%
2023/24 $973,000 $58,380 $21,924 20.085% $4,403 $4,403 +4.71%
2022/23 $843,000 $50,580 $20,707 20.309% $4,205 $4,205 +7.69%
2021/22 $863,000 $51,780 $19,560 19.963% $3,905 $3,905 -5.12%
2020/21 $763,000 $45,780 $19,556 21.045% $4,116 $4,116 +0.50%
2019/20 $670,000 $40,200 $19,347 21.167% $4,095 $4,095 +7.15%
2018/19 $536,000 $32,160 $18,270 20.919% $3,822 $3,822 +8.65%
2017/18 $524,000 $31,440 $17,256 20.385% $3,518 $3,518 +7.95%
2016/17 $486,000 $29,160 $16,300 19.991% $3,259 $3,259 +2.25%
Permits

Permit information for 387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/14/2009 Subdivision: improved

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
12/03/2024 I
11/28/2023 I
11/17/2022 I

*Most recent HPD violations 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
3

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Grant Ave & Pitkin Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
A
Distance (miles)
0.302
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 282 0.61
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 282 0.61
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 No Public PK, K-5 724 0.22
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 No Public PK, K-5 724 0.22
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.35
Our World Neighborhood Charter 2 4 No Charter K-5 368 0.38
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 No Public PK, K-5 611 0.43
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 No Public PK, K-5 611 0.43
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter 7 No Charter K-5 387 0.61
P.S. 64 Joseph P Addabbo 4 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.69
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 0.68
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.35
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro NR No Private 6-8 0 0.37
P.S. 232 Lindenwood 5 No Public PK, K-8 805 0.81
Achievement First Aspire Charter 6 No Charter K-9 775 0.86
Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard 5 No Public 5-8 882 0.89
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.91
East New York Middle School Of Excellence 4 No Public 6-8 239 0.91
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.96
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5 No Public 6-8 277 0.96
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 0.68
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School 4 No Public 9-12 805 0.79
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology 6 No Public 9-12 605 0.89
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 1.10
Academy for Young Writers 5 No Public 6-12 483 1.24
Spring Creek Community School 3 No Public 6-12 468 1.25
John Adams High School 4 No Public 9-12 2,366 1.39
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 1.42
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 1.42
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 1.42

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Neighbors for 387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY

377 Forbell St, Brooklyn 373 Forbell St, Brooklyn 365 Forbell St, Brooklyn 1486 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn 1461 Blake Ave, Brooklyn 1468 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn 363 Forbell St, Brooklyn 676 Drew St, Brooklyn 386 Forbell St, Brooklyn 672 Drew St, Brooklyn 1462 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn 1447 Blake Ave, Brooklyn 382 Forbell St, Brooklyn 355 Forbell St, Brooklyn 1492 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn 1460 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn 675 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn 1451 Blake Ave, Brooklyn 392 Forbell St, Brooklyn 1484 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 387 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 387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,816 square feet.

When was 387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 07/19/2017 for $565,000.

What is the assessed value of 387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $66,960.

What are the property taxes for 387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 387 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $4,657.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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