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166 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 166 E 42nd St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$290,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
166 East 42nd Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04878-0031

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,920
Building dimensions
16 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
04/02/2012
Sale price
$290,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,646
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 42 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
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
86 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
0.97 Miles
Closest fire station
0.50 Miles

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Ownership information for 166 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 166 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/02/2012 $290,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX
03/08/2005 $494,400 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXX
05/25/2004 $220,000 XXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/19/2012 - R
06/01/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012060300111001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
05/16/2012 - R
05/04/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012050400019001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/01/2012 - R
04/02/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012042300309002)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
05/01/2012 - R
04/02/2012 - D
Deed
(2012042300309001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
09/02/2011 - R
08/22/2011 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2011082201044001)
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXX X X
12/21/2009 - R
11/09/2009 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2009120700924001)
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX) XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
11/02/2006 - R
10/03/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006101101040001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/18/2006 - R
07/17/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006072602280001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX
07/01/2006 - R
05/30/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006062100686002)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
07/01/2006 - R
05/30/2006 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2006062100686001)
XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 166 East 42nd 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
$6,646
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$867,000
Assessed value
$52,020

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 $729,000 $43,740 $31,596 19.843% $6,270 $6,270 +4.72%
2024/25 $858,000 $51,480 $29,808 20.085% $5,987 $5,987 0.00%
2023/24 $870,000 $52,200 $29,808 20.085% $5,987 $5,987 -0.35%
2022/23 $712,000 $42,720 $29,584 20.309% $6,008 $6,008 +7.83%
2021/22 $773,000 $46,380 $27,910 19.963% $5,572 $5,572 +0.56%
2020/21 $693,000 $41,580 $26,330 21.045% $5,541 $5,541 +5.39%
2019/20 $692,000 $41,520 $24,840 21.167% $5,258 $5,258 +1.19%
2018/19 $709,000 $42,540 $24,840 20.919% $5,196 $5,196 +3.40%
2017/18 $472,000 $28,320 $24,653 20.385% $5,026 $5,026 +8.09%
2016/17 $538,000 $32,280 $23,258 19.991% $4,650 $4,650 +8.37%

Permit information for 166 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
04/16/2009 B
12/19/2001 C
12/19/2001 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

East Flatbush, Farragut residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Church Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.582

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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 0.25
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.25
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.10
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.10
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.28
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.28
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.30
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.30
Preschool Minds Day Care Center NR No Private K 0 0.41
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.47
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
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.16
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.25
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.47
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.50
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.57
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.58
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.67
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.70
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.70
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.16
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.58
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.58
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.58
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.67
Bnos Chomesh NR No Private 10-12 37 0.67
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.67
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.67
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.70
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.71

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 166 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 166 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 166 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

166 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,920 square feet.

When was 166 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

166 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 04/02/2012 for $290,000.

What is the assessed value of 166 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

166 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $52,020.

What are the property taxes for 166 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 166 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $6,645.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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