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

Also known as: 72 E 40th St

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Property type

One Story - Permanent Living Quarter (A2)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

2,300

Sale price

$305,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
72 East 40th Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04860-0015

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Building
Property type
One Story - Permanent Living Quarter (A2)
Building sq. ft.
1,811
Building dimensions
23 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1950
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
11/11/2004
Sale price
$305,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,925
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 40 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Lenox Road
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
23 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,300

Area overview

Walk score
80 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
88 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
0.78 Miles
Closest fire station
0.65 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 72 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 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/11/2004 $305,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/19/2015 - R
02/13/2015 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015021301232001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/03/2005 - R
12/09/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004121302007001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/09/2004 - R
11/23/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004112400615001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/30/2004 - R
11/11/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004111800196002)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX
11/30/2004 - R
11/11/2004 - D		 Deed
(2004111800196001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX X
03/01/2005 - R
06/29/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005020800436001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/15/2003 - R
06/12/2003 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2003061601020001)		 XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/09/2002 - R Mortgage
(3760008840876)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
11/16/1998 - R Mortgage
(3290006328229)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/01/1997 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3420005707942)		 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 72 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
$5,925
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$788,000
Assessed value
$47,280

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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 $789,000 $47,340 $29,860 19.843% $5,925 $5,925 -0.44%
2024/25 $747,000 $44,820 $29,632 20.085% $5,952 $5,952 +6.00%
2023/24 $682,000 $40,920 $27,955 20.085% $5,615 $5,615 +10.96%
2022/23 $718,000 $43,080 $24,915 20.309% $5,356 $5,060 +8.12%
2021/22 $564,000 $33,840 $23,443 19.963% $4,967 $4,680 -5.26%
2020/21 $648,000 $38,880 $23,473 21.045% $5,237 $4,940 +0.19%
2019/20 $619,000 $37,140 $23,293 21.167% $5,227 $4,930 +7.94%
2018/19 $464,000 $27,840 $21,836 20.919% $4,873 $4,568 +9.26%
2017/18 $472,000 $28,320 $20,509 20.385% $4,480 $4,181 +9.00%
2016/17 $405,000 $24,300 $19,186 19.991% $4,145 $3,835 +2.39%
Permits

Permit information for 72 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

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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 & Church Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.513
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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 0.06
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.06
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.21
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.21
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.35
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.35
Preschool Minds Day Care Center NR No Private K 0 0.37
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.41
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.41
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie 6 No Public PK, K-5 165 0.44
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 0.70
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.06
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.34
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
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.47
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.50
Explore Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 519 0.58
Parkside Preparatory Academy 5 No Public 6-8 311 0.58
P.S. 141 NR No Public PK, K-10, 12 385 0.58
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.34
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.38
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.38
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.38
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.47
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.48
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.48
Bnos Chomesh NR No Private 10-12 37 0.48
P.S. 141 NR No Public PK, K-10, 12 385 0.58
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.59

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Neighbors for 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY

62 E 40th St, Brooklyn 74 E 40th St, Brooklyn 497 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 80 E 40th St, Brooklyn 82 E 40th St, Brooklyn 84 E 40th St, Brooklyn 90 E 40th St, Brooklyn 50 E 40th St, Brooklyn 76 E 40th St, Brooklyn 88 E 40th St, Brooklyn 119 E 38th St, Brooklyn 86 E 40th St, Brooklyn 117 E 39th St, Brooklyn 68 E 40th St, Brooklyn 66 E 40th St, Brooklyn 56 E 40th St, Brooklyn 54 E 40th St, Brooklyn 483 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 121 E 38th St, Brooklyn 60 E 40th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 72 East 40th 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 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,811 square feet.

When was 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 11/11/2004 for $305,000.

What is the assessed value of 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $47,280.

What are the property taxes for 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $5,925.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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