| Primary address | 131 East 42nd Street |
| Neighborhood | East Flatbush |
| Zip code | 11203 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04879-0057 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,246 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,967 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Three Families (C0)
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| Building sqft | 2,218 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1905 |
| Frontage(s) | East 42 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Linden Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 18 |
| Community district | 17 |
| Closest police station | 0.94 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.48 Miles |
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131 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1905 and has a total of 2,218 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 131 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $63,660, the tax amount paid for 131 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $6,769. For the next year, the tax amount for 131 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is estimated at $5,246.
When was 131 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold?131 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 01/08/2009.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 131 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $4,824 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,246 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,061,000 |
| Assessed value: | $63,660 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 131 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $1,061,000 | $63,660 | $34,113 | 19.843% | $7,051 | $4,824 | +6.75% |
| 2024/25 | $838,000 | $50,280 | $32,183 | 20.085% | $6,733 | $4,518 | +4.35% |
| 2023/24 | $966,000 | $57,960 | $31,245 | 20.085% | $6,557 | $4,330 | -30.74% |
| 2022/23 | $915,000 | $54,900 | $30,786 | 20.309% | $6,549 | $6,252 | +4.59% |
| 2021/22 | $859,000 | $51,540 | $29,947 | 19.963% | $6,266 | $5,978 | +0.73% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Station lines | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.615 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Church Av/E 42 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B35 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.088 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 952 | 0.22 |
| P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 952 | 0.22 |
| Bryans Educational Center | NR | No | Private | PK-K | 66 | 0.16 |
| Bryans Educational Center | NR | No | Private | PK-K | 66 | 0.16 |
| Battalion Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 174 | 0.23 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 180 | 0.64 |
| Excelsior Elementary School | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 131 | 0.17 |
| P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School | 7 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 952 | 0.22 |
| Learning Dynamics Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-7 | 0 | 0.51 |
| P.S. 181 | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 554 | 0.53 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Excelsior Elementary School | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 131 | 0.17 |
| School For Human Rights | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 184 | 0.54 |
| High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow | 5 | No | Public | 8-12 | 452 | 0.54 |
| Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 479 | 0.54 |
| Kings Collegiate Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,215 | 0.64 |
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Here are the neighbors for 131 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 580 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 4,208 | 04/20/2018 | $600,000 |
| 155 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 2,526 | 06/22/2023 | |
| 157 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 2,250 | 03/08/2013 | $445,000 |
| 167 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 2,420 | 11/17/2023 | $1,150,000 |
| 4211 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 09/11/2017 | $750,000 |
| 143 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 2,772 | 07/06/1993 | |
| 127 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 2,328 | 04/22/2021 | |
| 119-121 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,920 | 12/28/1995 | |
| 4213 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 12/15/2021 | $1,300,000 |
| 592 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 2,600 | 11/25/1996 | |
| 141 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 12/11/2000 | |
| 4201 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 4,920 | 05/21/1976 | |
| 129 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 2,218 | 12/30/2019 | $680,000 |
| 125 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 2,328 | 12/02/2025 | |
| 586 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 2,600 | 03/08/2018 | $680,000 |
| 590 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 2,600 | 09/07/2004 | $470,000 |
| 596 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 2,600 | 10/31/2025 | $425,000 |
| 133 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 02/11/2020 | |
| 147 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,582 | 11/01/2024 | $10 |
| 149 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,582 | 02/27/2009 |
