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

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

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Address

Primary address 437 East 42nd Street
Secondary address 4202 Cortelyou Rd
Neighborhood East Flatbush
Zip code 11203
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04942-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,342
Lot dimensions 23.42 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 946
Building dimensions 21.5 ft x 44 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1945
Frontage Cortelyou Road (narrow)
East 42 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Clarendon Road
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 18
Community district 17
Closest police station 1.17 Miles
Closest fire station 0.56 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 4202 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11203

About 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1945 and has a total of 946 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $29,340, the tax amount paid for 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $5,002.

When was 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold?

437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 01/24/2023.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/20/2023 - R
01/24/2023 - D
Deed
(2023031700705001)
03/23/2006 - R
01/12/2006 - D
Deed
(2006032102290001)
09/27/2005 - R
09/08/2005 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005090801987001)
10/21/1997 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3690005801569)
07/10/1997 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3040005679004)
03/18/1997 - R Easement
(3310005544431)
05/19/1988 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3910001367291)
09/12/1970 - R Mortgage
(37030110100473)
09/12/1970 - R Deed
(37030110100471)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $5,002
Tax assessor's market value: $489,000
Assessed value: $29,340
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 437 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 $507,000 $30,420 $26,340 19.843% $6,036 $5,227 +0.24%
2024/25 $495,000 $29,700 $25,960 20.085% $5,965 $5,214 +0.23%
2023/24 $571,000 $34,260 $25,901 20.085% $5,965 $5,202 +5.11%
2022/23 $467,000 $28,020 $24,370 20.309% $5,691 $4,949 +4.02%
2021/22 $457,000 $27,420 $23,836 19.963% $5,433 $4,758 -5.55%

Permits for 437 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
$565,000
-10.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$474
-0.5% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Beverly Rd at SE Corner
Station lines 2-5
Distance (miles) 0.61
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.37
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.37
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.24
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.24
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.27

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 Yes Public 6-8 552 0.88
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.24
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.27
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.45
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.45

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.45
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 302 0.45
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 297 0.45
Catherine Mc Auley High School NR No Private 9-12 185 0.46
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.78

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Neighbors for 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 437 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
440 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,216 06/24/1980
454 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,444 04/04/1977
1183 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 904 02/09/2022 $90,000
1193 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 904 06/26/2006
4105 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn 904 04/08/2024
1199 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 904 10/28/1993
448 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,216 03/14/1978
456 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,444 08/19/2024
452 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,444 08/07/2012
442 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,216 10/02/2024 $854,000
450 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,216 06/23/2017 $490,000
1189 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 904 02/11/1987
1197 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 904 10/12/2022 $595,000
1187 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 946 01/19/2023
1195 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 904 12/10/2009 $345,000
4101 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn 904 02/15/2005
438 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,216 12/30/2011
444 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,216 01/14/2026
446 E 43rd St, Brooklyn 1,216 04/19/1970
4107 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn 904 08/17/2012
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