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

Also known as: 85 E 40th St

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Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
85 East 40th Street
Alternate address(es)
85 Garage E 40th St
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04861-0041

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
Building sq. ft.
1,536
Building dimensions
16 ft x 49 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Stucco
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,106
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
Albany Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
76 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
86 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
0.81 Miles
Closest fire station
0.61 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 85 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 85 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/19/2009 - R
10/07/2009 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009100800068001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
11/15/1994 - R Mortgage
(3380004508838)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
07/26/1994 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3800004368880)
05/12/1993 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3610001771461)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XX
01/30/1969 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36930030800796)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
10/14/1968 - D
10/14/1968 - R		 Deed
(BK_6830028300705)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/14/1968 - R Mortgage
(36830028300707)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/14/1968 - R Deed
(36830028300705)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 85 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$5,106
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$993,000
Assessed value
$59,580

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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 $832,000 $49,920 $28,440 19.843% $5,925 $5,643 +1.32%
2024/25 $688,000 $41,280 $27,731 20.085% $5,839 $5,570 +6.55%
2023/24 $604,000 $36,240 $26,027 20.085% $5,509 $5,228 +5.41%
2022/23 $494,000 $29,640 $24,418 20.309% $5,256 $4,959 +5.96%
2021/22 $508,000 $30,480 $23,443 19.963% $4,967 $4,680 -5.26%
2020/21 $583,000 $34,980 $23,473 21.045% $5,237 $4,940 +2.24%
2019/20 $537,000 $32,220 $22,826 21.167% $5,128 $4,832 +7.95%
2018/19 $620,000 $37,200 $21,396 20.919% $4,781 $4,476 +9.26%
2017/18 $446,000 $26,760 $20,095 20.385% $4,396 $4,096 +6.80%
2016/17 $380,000 $22,800 $19,186 19.991% $4,145 $3,835 +2.39%
Permits

Permit information for 85 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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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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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Church Ave 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 0.09
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.09
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.19
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.19
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.32
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.32
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.37
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.37
Preschool Minds Day Care Center NR No Private K 0 0.38
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie 6 No Public PK, K-5 165 0.48
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 0.68
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.09
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.30
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.41
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.42
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.51
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.51
New Heights Middle School 5 No Public 6-8 248 0.60
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.60
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.61
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.30
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.42
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.42
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.42
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.51
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.51
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.51
Bnos Chomesh NR No Private 10-12 37 0.51
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.60
P.S. 141 NR No Public PK, K-10, 12 385 0.62

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Neighbors for 85 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY

73 E 40th St, Brooklyn 511 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 832 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 81 E 40th St, Brooklyn 87 E 40th St, Brooklyn 525 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 55 E 40th St, Brooklyn 527 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 75 E 40th St, Brooklyn 515 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 83 E 40th St, Brooklyn 79 E 40th St, Brooklyn 59 E 40th St, Brooklyn 93 E 40th St, Brooklyn 69 E 40th St, Brooklyn 507 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 65 E 40th St, Brooklyn 830 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 63 E 40th St, Brooklyn 519 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 85 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 85 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 85 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 85 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

85 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,536 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 85 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

85 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $59,580.

What are the property taxes for 85 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 85 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $5,105.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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