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

Also known as: 297 E 40th St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

4,520

Sale price

$850,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
297 East 40th Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04894-0043

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
1,400
Building dimensions
20 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1915
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
09/25/2024
Sale price
$850,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,415
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 40 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Albany Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
40 ft x 112.83 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,520

Area overview

Walk score
83 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
87 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.06 Miles
Closest fire station
0.55 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 297 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 297 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/25/2024 $850,000 XXX X XXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/02/2024 - R
09/25/2024 - D		 Deed
(2024100100414002)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX X XXXX XX XXX
10/02/2024 - R
09/13/2023 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2024100100414001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
02/13/2019 - R
01/30/2019 - D		 Deed
(2019020700051001)		 XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
02/11/1971 - R Deed
(37130046400914)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 297 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
$6,415
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$775,000
Assessed value
$46,500

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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 $771,000 $46,260 $32,316 19.843% $6,412 $6,412 +4.60%
2024/25 $609,000 $36,540 $30,524 20.085% $6,131 $6,131 +5.97%
2023/24 $747,000 $44,820 $28,805 20.085% $5,785 $5,785 +3.53%
2022/23 $819,000 $49,140 $27,515 20.309% $5,588 $5,588 +3.91%
2021/22 $632,000 $37,920 $26,940 19.963% $5,378 $5,378 -5.11%
2020/21 $636,000 $38,160 $26,930 21.045% $5,667 $5,667 +5.26%
2019/20 $541,000 $32,460 $25,437 21.167% $5,384 $5,384 +7.23%
2018/19 $619,000 $37,140 $24,004 20.919% $5,021 $5,021 +76.11%
2017/18 $568,000 $34,080 $13,987 20.385% $4,674 $2,851 +183.10%
2016/17 $513,000 $30,780 $5,038 19.991% $4,488 $1,007 +3.51%
Permits

Permit information for 297 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Church Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.518
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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 0.36
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.36
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.08
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.08
Phyl's Academy Prep NR No Private PK-5 180 0.30
Phyl's Academy Prep NR No Private PK-5 180 0.30
Preschool Minds Day Care Center NR No Private K 0 0.34
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.36
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.36
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.41
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 0.24
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.36
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.36
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.51
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.61
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.65
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.68
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.68
Ms 246 Walt Whitman 3 No Public 6-8 308 0.74
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.24
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.68
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.68
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.68
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 302 0.74
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 297 0.74
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.75
Catherine Mc Auley High School NR No Private 9-12 185 0.76
P.S. 141 NR No Public PK, K-10, 12 385 0.76
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.83

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Neighbors for 297 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY

281 E 40th St, Brooklyn 279 E 40th St, Brooklyn 265 E 40th St, Brooklyn 301 E 40th St, Brooklyn 303 E 40th St, Brooklyn 289 E 40th St, Brooklyn 273 E 40th St, Brooklyn 4015 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn 4021 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn 4023 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn 243 E 40th St, Brooklyn 974 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 287 E 40th St, Brooklyn 283 E 40th St, Brooklyn 275 E 40th St, Brooklyn 269 E 40th St, Brooklyn 245 E 40th St, Brooklyn 4013 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn 4017 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn 285 E 40th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 297 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 297 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 297 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 297 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

297 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,400 square feet.

When was 297 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

297 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 09/25/2024 for $850,000.

What is the assessed value of 297 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

297 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $46,500.

What are the property taxes for 297 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 297 East 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $6,414.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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