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281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 281 East 42nd Street
Secondary address 281 Garage E 42nd St
Neighborhood East Flatbush
Zip code 11203
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04910-0057

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 04/06/2006
Purchase price $415,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $5,751

Lot & Building Information for 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Building class Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1) i
Building sqft 1,416
Building dimensions 16 ft x 48 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Aluminum/vinyl
Basement type Full
Garage type Detached, frame garage
Year built 1920
Frontage(s) East 42 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Snyder Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
77 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
85 /100. Excellent Transit
Bike Score
56 /100. Bikeable

School district 18
Community district 17
Closest police station 1.18 Miles
Closest fire station 0.45 Miles

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  • 281 Garage E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

About 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,416 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $37,320, the tax amount paid for 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $5,410. For the next year, the tax amount for 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is estimated at $5,751.

When was 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the last sale price?

281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 04/06/2006 for $415,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/06/2006 $415,000

Title Documents for 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/21/2018 - D
02/26/2018 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2018022201361001)
05/28/2014 - D
06/06/2014 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014052801485001)
01/07/2013 - D
10/23/2013 - R		 Mortgage and Consolidation
(2013101600055001)
10/19/2011 - D
11/04/2011 - R		 Additional Mortgage Tax
(2011102000872001)
04/12/2006 - D
05/11/2006 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006042701190001)
04/06/2006 - D
04/21/2006 - R		 Mortgage
(2006041300495003)
04/06/2006 - D
04/21/2006 - R		 Mortgage
(2006041300495002)
04/06/2006 - D
04/21/2006 - R		 Deed
(2006041300495001)
02/27/2004 - D
04/19/2004 - R		 Mortgage
(2004030901066001)
01/15/2004 - D
03/18/2004 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004020500903001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $5,410
Estimated property tax: $5,751
Tax assessor's market value: $622,000
Assessed value: $37,320
Exemptions granted by city:

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Assessment History for 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 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
2025/26 $622,000 $37,320 $27,265 19.843% $5,692 $5,410 +0.60%
2024/25 $667,000 $40,020 $26,776 20.085% $5,647 $5,378 +6.57%
2023/24 $693,000 $41,580 $25,125 20.085% $5,328 $5,046 -0.52%
2022/23 $651,000 $39,060 $24,978 20.309% $5,369 $5,073 +6.33%
2021/22 $623,000 $37,380 $23,898 19.963% $5,058 $4,771 +0.78%
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Permits for 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

East Flatbush Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$590,000
-5.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$451
5.3% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$839,000
6.2% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Church Ave at SE Corner
Station lines 2-5
Distance (miles) 0.638
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Bus Routes
Name Church Av/E 42 St
Line B35
Distance (miles) 0.174

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.46
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.46
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.21
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.21
Phyl's Academy Prep NR No Private PK-5 180 0.35
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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 0.20
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.40
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.45
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.46
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.20
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 302 0.69
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 297 0.69
Catherine Mc Auley High School NR No Private 9-12 185 0.70
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.77
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Neighbors for 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 281 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
277 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1,416 04/15/2022
263 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1,404 10/19/1990
261 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1,404 07/26/1999
274 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,188 04/01/2005
271 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 2,112 12/15/1975
276 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 960 09/19/2014 $265,000
283 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1,128 12/30/2024 $700,000
278 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,264 04/26/2005
265-267 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1,547 04/24/1991
285 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 2,464 05/14/2025 $999,000
288 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,472 10/26/2004 $380,000
286 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,472 08/19/2014 $209,000
270 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,428 04/18/1990
275 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 910 04/12/2005
273 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 2,112 08/01/2018 $560,000
256 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,120 09/07/2016 $413,698
4302 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn 2,232 12/19/2013 $560,000
4304 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn 1,536 02/11/2016 $479,575
282 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,472 01/27/2006 $430,000
284 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,472 02/21/2019 $679,000
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