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

Also known as: 129 E 42nd St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

1,967

Sale price

$680,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
129 East 42nd Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04879-0058

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,218
Building dimensions
19.67 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1905
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
12/30/2019
Sale price
$680,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,278
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
Linden Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19.67 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,967

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
85 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
0.94 Miles
Closest fire station
0.48 Miles

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Ownership information for 129 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 129 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/30/2019 $680,000 XXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/10/2020 - R
01/03/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020010800265001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
01/07/2020 - R
01/03/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020010601213001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/09/2020 - R
12/30/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2020010601173003)
XXXXX XXXX XXXX
01/09/2020 - R
12/30/2019 - D
Deed
(2020010601173002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXX
01/09/2020 - R
11/12/2019 - D
Power of Attorney
(2020010601173001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/30/2018 - R
03/19/2014 - D
Deed
(2018101900157001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
04/25/2012 - R
03/23/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012042000442003)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/25/2012 - R
03/23/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012042000442002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
04/25/2012 - R
03/23/2012 - D
Deed
(2012042000442001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
06/08/2010 - R
05/08/2010 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2010051400835001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 129 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
$7,278
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$921,000
Assessed value
$55,260

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 $913,000 $54,780 $34,603 19.843% $6,866 $6,866 +4.72%
2024/25 $721,000 $43,260 $32,645 20.085% $6,557 $6,557 +1.24%
2023/24 $788,000 $47,280 $32,246 20.085% $6,477 $6,477 -1.10%
2022/23 $725,000 $43,500 $32,246 20.309% $6,549 $6,549 +7.32%
2021/22 $700,000 $42,000 $30,565 19.963% $6,102 $6,102 +0.55%
2020/21 $639,000 $38,340 $28,836 21.045% $6,069 $6,069 +11.11%
2019/20 $588,000 $35,280 $25,804 21.167% $5,758 $5,462 +2.75%
2018/19 $749,000 $44,940 $25,412 20.919% $5,621 $5,316 +2.66%
2017/18 $541,000 $32,460 $25,402 20.385% $5,478 $5,178 +8.28%
2016/17 $552,000 $33,120 $23,921 19.991% $5,092 $4,782 +8.93%

Permit information for 129 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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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 NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.616

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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 0.22
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
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.23
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.26
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.26
Preschool Minds Day Care Center NR No Private K 0 0.45
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 0.64
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
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.52
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.53
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.54
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.64
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.64
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.64
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.17
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
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.64
Bnos Chomesh NR No Private 10-12 37 0.64
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.64
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.64
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.65

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 129 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 129 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 129 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

129 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 2,218 square feet.

When was 129 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

129 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 12/30/2019 for $680,000.

What is the assessed value of 129 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

129 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $55,260.

What are the property taxes for 129 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 129 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $7,278.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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