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197 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 197 E 39th St

Property image for 197 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$10

General information

Address

Primary address

197 East 39th Street

ZIP code

11203

Neighborhood

East Flatbush

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04876-0058

Building

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Building sq. ft.

1,920

Building dimensions

16 ft x 60 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Stucco

Basement

Sales

Sale date

09/05/2023

Sale price

$10

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$7,252

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 39 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Linden Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

81 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

89 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

52 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.88 Miles

Closest fire station

0.63 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 197 East 39th 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 197 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
09/05/2023	$10	XXX X XXX	XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX
08/07/2018	$780,000	XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX, XXX
02/03/2017	$175,000	XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/12/2025 - R 12/05/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025121100826001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
12/03/2025 - R 11/13/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025112100553001)	XXX X XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/11/2023 - R 09/05/2023 - D	Deed (2023090700592001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXX X XXX
08/08/2022 - R	Initial UCC1 (2022080800102001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/08/2022 - R	Initial UCC1 (2022080800101001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/07/2020 - R 09/21/2020 - D	Agreement (2020100100394005)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXX
10/07/2020 - R 09/21/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020100100394004)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXX
10/07/2020 - R 09/21/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020100100394003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXX
10/07/2020 - R 09/15/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020100100394002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/07/2020 - R 09/15/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020100100394001)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 197 East 39th 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

$7,252

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$917,000

Assessed value

$55,020

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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	$733,000	$43,980	$35,783	19.843%	$7,100	$5,469	+6.22%
2024/25	$842,000	$50,520	$33,758	20.085%	$6,780	$5,149	+8.05%
2023/24	$902,000	$54,120	$31,849	20.085%	$6,397	$4,766	-22.95%
2022/23	$867,000	$52,020	$30,456	20.309%	$6,185	$6,185	+1.73%
2021/22	$723,000	$43,380	$30,456	19.963%	$6,080	$6,080	-3.11%
2020/21	$604,000	$36,240	$29,819	21.045%	$6,275	$6,275	+5.39%
2019/20	$590,000	$35,400	$28,132	21.167%	$5,955	$5,955	+7.25%
2018/19	$577,000	$34,620	$26,541	20.919%	$5,552	$5,552	+7.31%
2017/18	$521,000	$31,260	$25,380	20.385%	$5,174	$5,174	+1.97%
2016/17	$532,000	$31,920	$25,380	19.991%	$5,074	$5,074	+4.42%

Permits

Permit information for 197 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/23/2026	Alteration
01/28/2021	Alteration
01/21/2021	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	12/03/2018	B
	12/03/2018	B
	12/03/2018	B

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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)

0.465

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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	0.18
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	952	0.18
Bryans Educational Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	66	0.10
Bryans Educational Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	66	0.10
Preschool Minds Day Care Center	NR	No	Private	K	0	0.30
New Generation Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	19	0.37
New Generation Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	19	0.37
P.S. 181	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.41
P.S. 181	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.41
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	308	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	0.77
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	952	0.18
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.30
P.S. 181	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.41
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow	5	No	Public	8-12	452	0.49
League School	NR	No	Private	K-9	113	0.50
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.57
Explore Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-8	519	0.62
Parkside Preparatory Academy	5	No	Public	6-8	311	0.62
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.62

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	0.49
School For Human Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	184	0.49
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow	5	No	Public	8-12	452	0.49
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.57
Bnos Chomesh	NR	No	Private	10-12	37	0.57
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.57
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.57
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.62
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,339	0.70

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 197 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 197 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 197 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

197 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,920 square feet.

When was 197 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

197 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 09/05/2023 for $10.

What is the assessed value of 197 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

197 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $55,020.

What are the property taxes for 197 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 197 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $7,252.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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