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1242 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 1242 Garage Brooklyn Ave

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Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$285,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1242 Brooklyn Avenue
Alternate address(es)
1242 Garage Brooklyn Ave
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04952-0016

Owner

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
Building sq. ft.
1,352
Building dimensions
13 ft x 48 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Combination
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
11/14/2003
Sale price
$285,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,399
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Brooklyn Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Clarendon Road
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
1,360 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
66 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
93 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.03 Miles
Closest fire station
0.57 Miles

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Ownership information for 1242 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 1242 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/14/2003 $285,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/05/2022 - R
12/17/2021 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021122701319001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/20/2021 - R
11/23/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021120700880002)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
12/20/2021 - R
11/23/2021 - D
Deed
(2021120700880001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
10/19/2018 - R
10/17/2018 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2018101800894001)
XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/31/2004 - R
02/09/2004 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004021800975001)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
01/30/2004 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003111800523001)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/26/2014 - R
11/14/2003 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2014121101163001)
XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
01/29/2004 - R
11/14/2003 - D
Mortgage
(2003111801043002)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
01/29/2004 - R
11/14/2003 - D
Deed
(2003111801043001)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/22/2001 - R Mortgage
(3600007569960)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1242 Brooklyn Avenue, 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
$6,399
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$724,000
Assessed value
$43,440

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 $697,000 $41,820 $31,465 19.843% $6,244 $6,244 +4.72%
2024/25 $583,000 $34,980 $29,686 20.085% $5,962 $5,962 +6.00%
2023/24 $602,000 $36,120 $28,006 20.085% $5,625 $5,625 -1.10%
2022/23 $589,000 $35,340 $28,006 20.309% $5,688 $5,688 +6.02%
2021/22 $579,000 $34,740 $26,873 19.963% $5,365 $5,365 -2.78%
2020/21 $649,000 $38,940 $26,221 21.045% $5,518 $5,518 +5.38%
2019/20 $615,000 $36,900 $24,738 21.167% $5,236 $5,236 +7.26%
2018/19 $577,000 $34,620 $23,338 20.919% $4,882 $4,882 +2.62%
2017/18 $460,000 $27,600 $23,338 20.385% $4,757 $4,757 +6.27%
2016/17 $438,000 $26,280 $22,394 19.991% $4,477 $4,477 +4.78%

Permit information for 1242 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

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East Flatbush residential market stats

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Median sale price

$780,000

8.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$473

13.5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Avenue D at SW Corner (Exit Only)
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.319

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 198 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 293 0.50
P.S. 198 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 293 0.50
Phyl's Academy Prep NR No Private PK-5 180 0.27
Phyl's Academy Prep NR No Private PK-5 180 0.27
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.39
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.39
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 8 No Charter K-8 778 0.40
St. Jerome School NR No Private PK, K-8 302 0.41
St. Jerome School NR No Private PK, K-8 302 0.41
P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School 3 No Public PK, K-5 396 0.42
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 246 Walt Whitman 3 Yes Public 6-8 308 0.65
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.39
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 8 No Charter K-8 778 0.40
St. Jerome School NR No Private PK, K-8 302 0.41
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.44
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.48
New Vistas Academy NR No Private K-12 66 0.59
New Vistas Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.61
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.71
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 297 0.26
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 302 0.26
Catherine Mc Auley High School NR No Private 9-12 185 0.27
New Vistas Academy NR No Private K-12 66 0.59
New Vistas Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.61
High School for Youth and Community Development 3 No Public 9-12 463 0.88
Science Tech And Research High School At Erasmus 8 No Public 6-12 610 0.88
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus 2 No Public 9-12 234 0.88
Acad for College Prep & Career Exploration: A College Board School 3 No Public 6-12 394 0.88
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism 3 No Public 9-12 348 0.88

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1242 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 1242 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 1242 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

1242 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,352 square feet.

When was 1242 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

1242 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 11/14/2003 for $285,000.

What is the assessed value of 1242 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

1242 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $43,440.

What are the property taxes for 1242 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 1242 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $6,398.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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