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272 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 272 E 40th St

Property image for 272 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$358,000

General information

Address

Primary address

272 East 40th Street

ZIP code

11203

Neighborhood

East Flatbush

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04893-0018

Building

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Building sq. ft.

1,088

Building dimensions

16 ft x 26 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Sales

Sale date

04/02/2010

Sale price

$358,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,521

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 40 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Church Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

83 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

87 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

52 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.01 Miles

Closest fire station

0.58 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 272 East 40th 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 272 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/02/2010	$358,000	XXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXX
09/30/2009	$173,000	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXX	XXXX XXXX, XXX, XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX-X
06/25/2007	$549,477	XXXX XXXX, XXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX-XXXX-X	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/24/2026 - R 06/17/2026 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2026061800469001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/01/2023 - R	Initial UCC1 (2023060100046001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/30/2024 - R 03/29/2023 - D	Mortgage (2024043000523001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/07/2022 - R 10/06/2021 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2022062901604001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/04/2017 - R	UCC3 Termination (2017033000311001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXX
10/28/2015 - R 10/16/2015 - D	Deed (2015101601001001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX
09/11/2015 - R 05/18/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015090301154001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/09/2015 - R 05/18/2015 - D	Agreement (2015090100408001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
12/23/2011 - R	Initial UCC1 (2011102800212001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX
04/13/2010 - R 04/02/2010 - D	Mortgage (2010041200278002)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 272 East 40th 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

$4,521

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$668,000

Assessed value

$40,080

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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	$642,000	$38,520	$22,786	19.843%	$4,521	$4,521	+4.72%
2024/25	$627,000	$37,620	$21,497	20.085%	$4,318	$4,318	+4.18%
2023/24	$671,000	$40,260	$20,635	20.085%	$4,145	$4,145	+1.54%
2022/23	$580,000	$34,800	$20,098	20.309%	$4,082	$4,082	+7.67%
2021/22	$636,000	$38,160	$18,988	19.963%	$3,791	$3,791	-5.13%
2020/21	$573,000	$34,380	$18,988	21.045%	$3,996	$3,996	+5.38%
2019/20	$537,000	$32,220	$17,914	21.167%	$3,792	$3,792	+5.41%
2018/19	$520,000	$31,200	$17,196	20.919%	$3,597	$3,597	+5.36%
2017/18	$465,000	$27,900	$16,748	20.385%	$3,414	$3,414	+7.93%
2016/17	$406,000	$24,360	$15,823	19.991%	$3,163	$3,163	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 272 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations 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 SE Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

0.481

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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	0.31
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	952	0.31
Bryans Educational Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	66	0.04
Bryans Educational Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	66	0.04
Preschool Minds Day Care Center	NR	No	Private	K	0	0.31
Phyl's Academy Prep	NR	No	Private	PK-5	180	0.31
Phyl's Academy Prep	NR	No	Private	PK-5	180	0.31
P.S. 181	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.35
P.S. 181	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.35
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	0.83
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.26
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	952	0.31
P.S. 181	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.35
Learning Dynamics Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.56
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow	5	No	Public	8-12	452	0.63
League School	NR	No	Private	K-9	113	0.63
St. Therese of Lisieux School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.67
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.70
Explore Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-8	519	0.71

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.26
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	479	0.63
School For Human Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	184	0.63
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow	5	No	Public	8-12	452	0.63
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.70
Bnos Chomesh	NR	No	Private	10-12	37	0.71
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.71
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.71
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.71
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,339	0.82

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 272 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 272 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 272 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

272 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,088 square feet.

When was 272 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

272 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 04/02/2010 for $358,000.

What is the assessed value of 272 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

272 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $40,080.

What are the property taxes for 272 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 272 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $4,521.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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