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85 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 85 E 38th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1945

Lot sq. ft.

2,242

General information

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Address
Primary address
85 East 38th Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04843-0042

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,795
Building dimensions
22.5 ft x 48 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1945
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,437
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)
East 38 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Clarkson Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
22.42 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,242

Area overview

Walk score
77 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
93 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
59 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
0.67 Miles
Closest fire station
0.65 Miles

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Ownership

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 85 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/30/1996 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3570005467657)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/24/1983 - R Deed
(3220000948222)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/17/1975 - D
11/17/1975 - R		 Deed
(BK_7530081401487)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/17/1975 - R Mortgage
(37530081401489)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/17/1975 - R Deed
(37530081401487)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 85 East 38th 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
$5,437
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$735,000
Assessed value
$44,100

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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 $724,000 $43,440 $30,110 19.843% $6,256 $5,975 -0.67%
2024/25 $749,000 $44,940 $29,948 20.085% $6,284 $6,015 +6.51%
2023/24 $791,000 $47,460 $28,118 20.085% $5,929 $5,648 +5.37%
2022/23 $822,000 $49,320 $26,390 20.309% $5,656 $5,360 +8.10%
2021/22 $765,000 $45,900 $24,835 19.963% $5,245 $4,958 -5.25%
2020/21 $714,000 $42,840 $24,865 21.045% $5,530 $5,233 +0.20%
2019/20 $568,000 $34,080 $24,673 21.167% $5,519 $5,223 +7.90%
2018/19 $632,000 $37,920 $23,138 20.919% $5,146 $4,840 +9.23%
2017/18 $523,000 $31,380 $21,738 20.385% $4,731 $4,431 +8.95%
2016/17 $394,000 $23,640 $20,346 19.991% $4,377 $4,067 +2.39%
Permits

Permit information for 85 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/05/2019 Alteration

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Violations

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Neighborhood

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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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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Winthrop St at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.433
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.08
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.08
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.29
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.32
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.32
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie 6 No Public PK, K-5 165 0.32
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie 6 No Public PK, K-5 165 0.32
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.36
Preschool Minds Day Care Center NR No Private K 0 0.39
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School 5 No Public PK, K-5 161 0.45
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) 4 Yes Public 6-8 180 0.74
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.08
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.28
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.29
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.36
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.46
Explore Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 519 0.49
Parkside Preparatory Academy 5 No Public 6-8 311 0.49
P.S. 141 NR No Public PK, K-10, 12 385 0.49
Beth Rivkah Elementary School NR No Private K-8 1,156 0.52
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.28
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.28
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.28
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.36
Bnos Chomesh NR No Private 10-12 37 0.36
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.36
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.36
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.46
P.S. 141 NR No Public PK, K-10, 12 385 0.49
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.55

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Neighbors for 85 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY

590 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn 768 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 93 E 38th St, Brooklyn 101 E 38th St, Brooklyn 505 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 82 E 39th St, Brooklyn 756 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 87 E 38th St, Brooklyn 91 E 38th St, Brooklyn 83 E 38th St, Brooklyn 760 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 592 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn 758 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 764 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 99 E 38th St, Brooklyn 495 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 499 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 503 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 3 E 40th St, Brooklyn 95 E 38th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 85 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 85 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 85 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1945.

What is the total square footage of 85 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

85 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,795 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 85 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

85 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $44,100.

What are the property taxes for 85 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 85 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $5,436.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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