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

Also known as: 139 E 38th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1945

Lot sq. ft.

2,350

Sale price

$460,000

General information

Address

Primary address

139 East 38th Street

ZIP code

11203

Neighborhood

East Flatbush

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04859-0047

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

2,255

Building dimensions

20 ft x 44 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1945

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Basement Garage

Sales

Sale date

05/29/2015

Sale price

$460,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,673

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 38 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lenox Road

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 93.25 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,350

Area overview

Walk score

83 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

89 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

55 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.76 Miles

Closest fire station

0.71 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 139 East 38th 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 139 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/29/2015	$460,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XX XXXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/17/2025 - R	UCC3 Termination (2025061700125001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/30/2023 - R 10/20/2023 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2023102601021001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/12/2023 - R	Initial UCC1 (2023061200037001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
02/25/2019 - R 01/31/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019021400960001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXX XXXX X X
11/20/2017 - R 09/29/2017 - D	Agreement (2017110800503004)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX
11/20/2017 - R 09/29/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017110800503003)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX
11/20/2017 - R 09/19/2017 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2017110800503002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX
11/20/2017 - R 09/19/2017 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2017110800503001)	XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/22/2015 - R 06/11/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015061100888001)	XXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/01/2015 - R 06/09/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015061900313001)	XXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 139 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

$3,673

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,072,000

Assessed value

$64,320

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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	$928,000	$55,680	$23,395	19.843%	$7,142	$4,642	-31.93%
2024/25	$902,000	$54,120	$33,955	20.085%	$6,820	$6,820	0.00%
2023/24	$825,000	$49,500	$33,955	20.085%	$6,820	$6,820	+2.68%
2022/23	$904,000	$54,240	$32,704	20.309%	$6,642	$6,642	+7.84%
2021/22	$849,000	$50,940	$30,854	19.963%	$6,159	$6,159	-2.42%
2020/21	$777,000	$46,620	$29,993	21.045%	$6,312	$6,312	+5.39%
2019/20	$618,000	$37,080	$28,296	21.167%	$5,989	$5,989	+1.19%
2018/19	$632,000	$37,920	$28,296	20.919%	$5,919	$5,919	+6.55%
2017/18	$491,000	$29,460	$27,253	20.385%	$5,556	$5,556	+24.44%
2016/17	$465,000	$27,900	$22,332	19.991%	$5,140	$4,464	+5.93%

Permits

Permit information for 139 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

East Flatbush, Farragut residential market stats

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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 & Church Ave at NE Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

0.449

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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	0.10
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	952	0.10
Bryans Educational Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	66	0.22
Bryans Educational Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	66	0.22
Preschool Minds Day Care Center	NR	No	Private	K	0	0.31
League School	NR	No	Private	K-9	113	0.39
New Generation Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	19	0.39
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	165	0.40
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	165	0.40
P.S. 181	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.46

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	0.77
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	952	0.10
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow	5	No	Public	8-12	452	0.38
League School	NR	No	Private	K-9	113	0.39
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.39
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.44
P.S. 181	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.46
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.52
Explore Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-8	519	0.52
Parkside Preparatory Academy	5	No	Public	6-8	311	0.52

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	0.38
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	479	0.38
School For Human Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	184	0.38
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.39
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.44
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.45
Bnos Chomesh	NR	No	Private	10-12	37	0.45
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.45
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.52
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,339	0.63

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 139 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 139 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1945.

What is the total square footage of 139 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

139 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 2,255 square feet.

When was 139 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

139 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 05/29/2015 for $460,000.

What is the assessed value of 139 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

139 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $64,320.

What are the property taxes for 139 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 139 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $3,673.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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