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157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 157 East 42nd Street
Secondary address 157 Garage E 42nd St
Neighborhood East Flatbush
Zip code 11203
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04879-0044

Sales & Tax Overview for 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 03/08/2013
Purchase price $445,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $8,816

Lot & Building Information for 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 4,000
Lot dimensions 40 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 2,250
Building dimensions 25 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Garage type Detached, frame garage
Year built 1920
Frontage(s) East 42 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Church Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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 0.98 Miles
Closest fire station 0.47 Miles

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  • 157 Garage E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

About 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,250 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $58,980, the tax amount paid for 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $8,697. For the next year, the tax amount for 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is estimated at $8,816.

When was 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the last sale price?

157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 03/08/2013 for $445,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/08/2013 $445,000

Title Documents for 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/15/2021 - D
02/03/2021 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021012000025001)
12/29/2020 - D
01/19/2021 - R		 Mortgage
(2021011301459001)
03/08/2013 - D
04/03/2013 - R		 Mortgage
(2013032001214002)
03/08/2013 - D
04/03/2013 - R		 Deed
(2013032001214001)
10/04/2004 - D
04/21/2005 - R		 Deed
(2005032901003001)
12/12/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3070004966907)
11/29/1973 - R Mortgage
(37330067500380)
11/29/1973 - R Deed
(37330067500378)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $8,698
Estimated property tax: $8,816
Tax assessor's market value: $983,000
Assessed value: $58,980

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Assessment History for 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 157 East 42nd 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
2025/26 $983,000 $58,980 $43,834 19.843% $8,698 $8,698 +4.72%
2024/25 $927,000 $55,620 $41,353 20.085% $8,306 $8,306 +6.00%
2023/24 $954,000 $57,240 $39,014 20.085% $7,836 $7,836 +4.21%
2022/23 $972,000 $58,320 $37,025 20.309% $7,519 $7,519 +1.74%
2021/22 $887,000 $53,220 $37,025 19.963% $7,391 $7,391 -3.85%
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Permits for 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

East Flatbush Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$565,000
-10.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$474
-0.5% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Church Ave at SE Corner
Station lines 2-5
Distance (miles) 0.612
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Bus Routes
Name Church Av/E 42 St
Line B35
Distance (miles) 0.044

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.26
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.26
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.13
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.13
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.25
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) 4 Yes Public 6-8 180 0.67
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.14
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.26
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.48
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.50
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.14
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
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.67
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Neighbors for 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 157 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
155 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 2,526 06/22/2023
167 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 2,420 11/17/2023 $1,150,000
166 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,294 04/13/1994
131 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 2,218 01/08/2009
4211 Church Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 09/11/2017 $750,000
143 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 2,772 07/06/1993
4217 Church Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 08/01/2020
162 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,296 11/14/2003
127 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 2,328 04/22/2021
141 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 2,400 12/11/2000
119-121 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1,920 12/28/1995
174 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 2,240 04/01/2010
170 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,792 06/26/2003 $325,000
168 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,296 12/23/1998
4201 Church Ave, Brooklyn 4,920 05/21/1976
4223 Church Ave, Brooklyn 2,200 01/28/2014 $835,000
149 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1,582 02/27/2009
147 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1,582 11/01/2024 $10
133 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 2,400 02/11/2020
129 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 2,218 12/30/2019 $680,000
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