| Primary address | 72 East 40th Street |
| Neighborhood | East Flatbush |
| Zip code | 11203 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04860-0015 |
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| Purchase date | 11/11/2004 |
| Purchase price | $305,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,300 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | One Story - Permanent Living Quarter (A2)
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| Building sqft | 1,811 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Basement garage |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Frontage | East 40 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Lenox Road |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 18 |
| Community district | 17 |
| Closest police station | 0.78 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.65 Miles |
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72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,811 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $47,280, the tax amount paid for 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $5,925.
When was 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the last sale price?72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 11/11/2004 for $305,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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| Sale date | Sale price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2004 | $305,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $5,925 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $788,000 |
| Assessed value: | $47,280 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 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% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Nostrand Ave & Church Ave at NE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.513 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Excelsior Elementary School | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 131 | 0.34 |
| School For Human Rights | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 184 | 0.38 |
| 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 |
| Darchai Menachem School-Boys | NR | No | Private | 3-12 | 106 | 0.47 |
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Here are the neighbors for 72 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 1,811 | 03/20/2025 | |
| 74 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 1,811 | 09/29/2006 | $415,000 |
| 497 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 24,760 | 07/29/1997 | |
| 80 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 07/02/1998 | |
| 82 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 1,952 | 08/30/2006 | |
| 84 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 1,952 | 06/21/2022 | $940,000 |
| 90 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 4,375 | 07/21/2017 | |
| 50 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 2,070 | 10/06/1989 | |
| 76 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 1,952 | 08/08/2015 | $10 |
| 88 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 3,116 | 08/25/2007 | |
| 119 E 38th St, Brooklyn | 2,200 | 01/29/1999 | |
| 86 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 2,144 | 05/27/1983 | |
| 117 E 39th St, Brooklyn | 1,810 | 01/18/1995 | |
| 68 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 1,811 | 05/14/2011 | $160,000 |
| 66 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 1,811 | 08/04/2015 | $405,000 |
| 56 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 1,811 | 11/22/2024 | $10 |
| 54 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 1,811 | 06/23/2017 | $580,000 |
| 483 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 35,008 | 05/23/2025 | |
| 121 E 38th St, Brooklyn | 2,245 | 05/15/2015 | |
| 60 E 40th St, Brooklyn | 2,070 | 04/06/1994 |
