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

Also known as: 228 E 42nd St

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Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$650,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
228 East 42nd Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04895-0028

Owner

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
Building sq. ft.
1,434
Building dimensions
17 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
02/11/2022
Sale price
$650,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,891
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 42 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Albany 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
85 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.08 Miles
Closest fire station
0.48 Miles

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Ownership information for 228 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 228 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/11/2022 $650,000 XXXXX, XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX
05/15/2012 $371,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/02/2022 - R
02/23/2022 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022022800465001)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/24/2022 - R
02/11/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2022021700506002)
XXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/24/2022 - R
02/11/2022 - D
Deed
(2022021700506001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
01/13/2022 - R
01/05/2022 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022010600253001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
11/04/2019 - R
10/16/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019110101027001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
06/13/2019 - R
05/28/2019 - D
Agreement
(2019061000288002)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/13/2019 - R
05/28/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019061000288001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/24/2015 - R
02/24/2015 - D
Agreement
(2015032000386004)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/24/2015 - R
02/24/2015 - D
Mortgage
(2015032000386003)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/24/2015 - R
02/10/2015 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015032000386002)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 228 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
$2,891
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$857,000
Assessed value
$51,420

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 $804,000 $48,240 $27,769 19.843% $5,510 $2,891 -45.12%
2024/25 $715,000 $42,900 $26,225 20.085% $5,267 $5,267 +5.17%
2023/24 $833,000 $49,980 $24,936 20.085% $5,008 $5,008 +4.30%
2022/23 $777,000 $46,620 $23,645 20.309% $4,802 $4,802 +3.94%
2021/22 $649,000 $38,940 $23,143 19.963% $4,620 $4,620 -5.13%
2020/21 $584,000 $35,040 $23,141 21.045% $4,870 $4,870 +5.28%
2019/20 $464,000 $27,840 $21,854 21.167% $4,626 $4,626 +6.42%
2018/19 $467,000 $28,020 $20,780 20.919% $4,347 $4,347 +8.22%
2017/18 $417,000 $25,020 $19,704 20.385% $4,017 $4,017 +4.18%
2016/17 $434,000 $26,040 $19,286 19.991% $3,855 $3,855 +2.25%

Permit information for 228 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/20/2025 Alteration
01/02/2025 Alteration
12/30/2024 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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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 SE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.587

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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 0.12
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.12
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.34
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.34
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.35
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.35
Phyl's Academy Prep NR No Private PK-5 180 0.37
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.43
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 0.77
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 0.36
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.43
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.45
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.60
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.64
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.68
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.68
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.69
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
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.68
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
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.77
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 302 0.77
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 297 0.77
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.77
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.77
P.S. 141 NR No Public PK, K-10, 12 385 0.81

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 228 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 228 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 228 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

228 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,434 square feet.

When was 228 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

228 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 02/11/2022 for $650,000.

What is the assessed value of 228 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

228 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $51,420.

What are the property taxes for 228 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 228 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $5,510.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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