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39 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 39 E 40th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1940

Lot sq. ft.

1,387

General information

Address

Primary address

39 East 40th Street

ZIP code

11203

Neighborhood

East Flatbush

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04845-0033

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

1,790

Building dimensions

21.67 ft x 31.5 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1940

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Basement Garage

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,281

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

East 40 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lenox Road

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

21.67 ft x 64 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,387

Area overview

Walk score

76 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

86 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

53 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.73 Miles

Closest fire station

0.66 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 39 East 40th 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 39 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/12/1977 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (37730095001018)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX
09/09/1977 - D 09/09/1977 - R	Deed (BK_7730094301996)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXX
09/09/1977 - R	Mortgage (37730094301998)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/09/1977 - R	Deed (37730094301996)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 39 East 40th 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

$5,281

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$948,000

Assessed value

$56,880

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,088,000	$65,280	$28,803	19.843%	$5,997	$5,715	+4.73%
2024/25	$868,000	$52,080	$27,172	20.085%	$5,727	$5,457	+0.22%
2023/24	$820,000	$49,200	$27,112	20.085%	$5,727	$5,445	+4.49%
2022/23	$789,000	$47,340	$25,662	20.309%	$5,508	$5,212	+7.97%
2021/22	$679,000	$40,740	$24,179	19.963%	$5,114	$4,827	-3.53%
2020/21	$580,000	$34,800	$23,776	21.045%	$5,300	$5,004	+5.72%
2019/20	$629,000	$37,740	$22,360	21.167%	$5,029	$4,733	+1.46%
2018/19	$556,000	$33,360	$22,300	20.919%	$4,970	$4,665	+8.29%
2017/18	$470,000	$28,200	$21,132	20.385%	$4,607	$4,308	+8.84%
2016/17	$423,000	$25,380	$19,799	19.991%	$4,268	$3,958	+4.29%

Permits

Permit information for 39 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Nostrand Ave & Winthrop St at NE Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

0.534

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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	0.02
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	952	0.02
Bryans Educational Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	66	0.27
Bryans Educational Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	66	0.27
League School	NR	No	Private	K-9	113	0.33
Battalion Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-5	174	0.34
Battalion Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-5	174	0.34
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	308	0.40
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	308	0.40
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	165	0.41

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	0.66
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	952	0.02
League School	NR	No	Private	K-9	113	0.33
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow	5	No	Public	8-12	452	0.34
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.37
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.44
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,339	0.52
New Heights Middle School	5	No	Public	6-8	248	0.52
Bnos Menachem	NR	No	Private	PK-12	583	0.53
P.S. 181	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.57

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow	5	No	Public	8-12	452	0.34
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	479	0.34
School For Human Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	184	0.34
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.37
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.44
Bnos Chomesh	NR	No	Private	10-12	37	0.44
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.44
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.44
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,339	0.52
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.59

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 39 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 39 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 39 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

39 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,790 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 39 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

39 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $56,880.

What are the property taxes for 39 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 39 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $5,280.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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