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437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 437 Forbell Street
Neighborhood East New York
Zip code 11208
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04290-0012

Sales & Tax Overview for 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 05/30/2024
Purchase price $415,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 4,000
Lot dimensions 40 ft x 100 ft
Property type Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sqft 2,280
Building dimensions 20 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Composition
Basement type Full
Year built 1920
Frontage Forbell Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Drew Street
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview



School district 19
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.99 Miles
Closest fire station 0.21 Miles

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About 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,280 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $66,960, the tax amount paid for 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $4,436. For the next year, the tax amount for 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $4,436.

When was 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?

437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 03/21/2025.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/30/2024 $415,000
03/15/2005 $380,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/04/2025 - R
03/21/2025 - D
Agreement
(2025040300108004)
04/04/2025 - R
03/21/2025 - D
Mortgage
(2025040300108003)
04/04/2025 - R
03/21/2025 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2025040300108002)
04/04/2025 - R
03/21/2025 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2025040300108001)
04/02/2025 - R
03/21/2025 - D
Deed
(2025040100812001)
07/03/2024 - R
05/30/2024 - D
Mortgage
(2024062600846003)
07/03/2024 - R
05/30/2024 - D
Mortgage
(2024062600846002)
07/03/2024 - R
05/30/2024 - D
Deed
(2024062600846001)
08/01/2007 - R
07/17/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007071800062001)
07/25/2007 - R
07/16/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007072000032001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $4,436
Tax assessor's market value: $1,189,000
Assessed value: $71,340

Assessment History for 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,116,000 $66,960 $22,356 19.843% $4,436 $4,436 -0.40%
2024/25 $936,000 $56,160 $22,176 20.085% $4,454 $4,454 +6.00%
2023/24 $942,000 $56,520 $20,921 20.085% $4,202 $4,202 +4.82%
2022/23 $993,000 $59,580 $19,739 20.309% $4,009 $4,009 +7.79%
2021/22 $958,000 $57,480 $18,630 19.963% $3,719 $3,719 -5.14%

Permits for 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/03/2025 Alteration
04/29/2025 Alteration
09/10/2024 Alteration
09/09/2024 Alteration
06/12/2024 Alteration
07/16/2014 Full demolition
04/06/2001 Alteration type 2
11/16/2000 Alteration type 2
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East New York Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$555,000
-14% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$493
11% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 3 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Grant Ave & Pitkin Ave at NE Corner
Station lines A
Distance (miles) 0.388
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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 0.53
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 282 0.53
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 No Public PK, K-5 724 0.31
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 No Public PK, K-5 724 0.31
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.31

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 0.67
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.31
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro NR No Private 6-8 0 0.32
P.S. 232 Lindenwood 5 No Public PK, K-8 805 0.74
Achievement First Aspire Charter 6 No Charter K-9 775 0.83

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 0.67
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School 4 No Public 9-12 805 0.85
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology 6 No Public 9-12 605 0.86
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 1.15
Academy for Young Writers 5 No Public 6-12 483 1.17

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Neighbors for 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 437 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1468 Blake Ave, Brooklyn 2,464 05/23/1996
742 Drew St, Brooklyn 2,240 10/18/2025
748 Drew St, Brooklyn 3,432 06/20/2023 $182,520
443 Forbell St, Brooklyn 2,400 07/10/2001
733 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn 2,000 03/14/2014 $447,000
1485 Dumont Ave, Brooklyn 56,062 06/22/2000
735 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn 1,600 07/10/2019 $93,000
1446 Blake Ave, Brooklyn 1,144 06/16/1986
756 Lincoln Ave, Brooklyn 1,646 09/03/2021 $740,000
427 Forbell St, Brooklyn 3,015 09/29/1992
726 Drew St, Brooklyn 2,128 01/25/2017
738 Drew St, Brooklyn 2,240 09/06/2001 $300,000
461 Forbell St, Brooklyn 1,761 12/16/2011
746 Drew St, Brooklyn 2,240 03/15/2004
1450 Blake Ave, Brooklyn 2,600 04/13/2022
724 Drew St, Brooklyn 1,232 04/10/2009 $333,900
1472 Blake Ave, Brooklyn 07/13/2021 $185,000
457 Forbell St, Brooklyn 1,761 10/15/1999
732 Drew St, Brooklyn 2,240 08/21/2025
439 Forbell St, Brooklyn 1,720 03/29/2017 $655,000
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