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5 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 5 E 42nd St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

2,475

Sale price

$5,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
5 East 42nd Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04847-0044

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,384
Building dimensions
37 ft x 33 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1960
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Built-In Garage
Sales
Sale date
10/11/2007
Sale price
$5,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,549
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 42 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Clarkson Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
45 ft x 53.58 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,475

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
88 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
56 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
0.75 Miles
Closest fire station
0.61 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 5 East 42nd 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 5 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/11/2007 $5,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/08/2026 - R Initial UCC1
(2026040800133001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
02/06/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025020600152001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/19/2008 - R
08/07/2008 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008091500407001)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX
11/30/2007 - R
10/11/2007 - D		 Deed
(2007101900551001)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
05/19/1999 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3470006607247)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
02/05/1993 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3610001747961)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX X X XXXX
02/05/1993 - R Mortgage
(3100001747710)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/05/1993 - R Deed
(3090001747709)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X
02/05/1993 - R Power of Attorney
(3080001747708)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
02/05/1993 - R Power of Attorney
(3070001747707)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5 East 42nd 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
$2,549
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$997,000
Assessed value
$59,820

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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 $1,138,000 $68,280 $38,465 19.843% $7,633 $7,633 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,061,000 $63,660 $36,288 20.085% $7,288 $7,288 0.00%
2023/24 $985,000 $59,100 $36,288 20.085% $7,288 $7,288 +0.06%
2022/23 $841,000 $50,460 $35,868 20.309% $7,284 $7,284 +7.84%
2021/22 $815,000 $48,900 $33,840 19.963% $6,755 $6,755 +0.14%
2020/21 $793,000 $47,580 $32,054 21.045% $6,746 $6,746 +5.39%
2019/20 $831,000 $49,860 $30,240 21.167% $6,401 $6,401 +1.19%
2018/19 $782,000 $46,920 $30,240 20.919% $6,326 $6,326 +3.82%
2017/18 $573,000 $34,380 $29,890 20.385% $6,093 $6,093 +8.08%
2016/17 $501,000 $30,060 $28,200 19.991% $5,637 $5,637 +7.93%
Permits

Permit information for 5 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/05/2026 Alteration
10/07/2025 Alteration
10/06/2025 Alteration
01/08/2025 Alteration
12/09/2024 Alteration

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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

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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)
0.618
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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 0.13
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.13
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.27
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.27
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.32
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.34
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.34
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.34
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.34
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School 5 No Public PK, K-5 161 0.42
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 0.55
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.13
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.32
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.35
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.36
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.44
New Heights Middle School 5 No Public 6-8 248 0.44
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.46
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.49
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.54
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 0.35
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.35
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.35
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.36
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.44
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.46
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.47
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.47
Bnos Chomesh NR No Private 10-12 37 0.47
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.55

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Neighbors for 5 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

722 Troy Ave, Brooklyn 726 Troy Ave, Brooklyn 730 Troy Ave, Brooklyn 27 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 15 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 720 Troy Ave, Brooklyn 728 Troy Ave, Brooklyn 29 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 706 Troy Ave, Brooklyn 21 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 593 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 33 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 591 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 710 Troy Ave, Brooklyn 35 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 37 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 708 Troy Ave, Brooklyn 714 Troy Ave, Brooklyn 716 Troy Ave, Brooklyn 25 E 42nd St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 5 East 42nd 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 5 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 5 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 5 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

5 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 2,384 square feet.

When was 5 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

5 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 10/11/2007 for $5,000.

What is the assessed value of 5 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

5 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $59,820.

What are the property taxes for 5 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 5 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $8,057.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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