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

Also known as: 523 E 42nd St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1940

Lot sq. ft.

2,150

General information

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Address
Primary address
523 East 42nd Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04959-0057

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
909
Building dimensions
21.5 ft x 44 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1940
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$1,699
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 42 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Albany Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
21.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,150

Area overview

Walk score
74 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
85 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
64 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.02 Miles
Closest fire station
0.67 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 523 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
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Documents

Sales history for 523 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/16/2017 - R
02/15/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017021600094001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX X X XXXX XXXX XXX XX
08/15/2011 - R
07/22/2011 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2011072700084001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/03/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3170006586317)
10/21/1998 - R Mortgage
(3840006292884)		 XXXXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
10/21/1998 - R Deed
(3530006292053)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX X X
04/09/1996 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3530005139753)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX
05/18/1993 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3020001773002)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/08/1981 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(38130123501434)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/18/1979 - R Mortgage
(37930110201216)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/18/1979 - R Deed
(37930110201214)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 523 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,699
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$471,000
Assessed value
$28,260

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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 $486,000 $29,160 $9,060 19.843% $5,786 $1,798 -6.86%
2024/25 $493,000 $29,580 $9,610 20.085% $5,941 $1,930 +3.77%
2023/24 $557,000 $33,420 $9,261 20.085% $5,825 $1,860 +6.62%
2022/23 $456,000 $27,360 $8,590 20.309% $5,557 $1,745 +6.90%
2021/22 $493,000 $29,580 $8,176 19.963% $5,189 $1,632 -6.30%
2020/21 $476,000 $28,560 $8,276 21.045% $5,470 $1,742 -0.24%
2019/20 $520,000 $31,200 $8,248 21.167% $5,460 $1,746 +11.75%
2018/19 $443,000 $26,580 $7,468 20.919% $5,091 $1,562 -46.61%
2017/18 $402,000 $24,120 $14,353 20.385% $4,680 $2,926 +70.44%
2016/17 $361,000 $21,660 $8,587 19.991% $4,330 $1,717 -6.70%
Permits

Permit information for 523 East 42nd 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Newkirk Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.622
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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 0.32
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.32
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.15
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.15
P.S. 198 5 No Public PK, K-5 293 0.36
P.S. 198 5 No Public PK, K-5 293 0.36
Phyl's Academy Prep NR No Private PK-5 180 0.46
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.49
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 0.91
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.15
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.49
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.49
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.54
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.55
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.61
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 8 No Charter K-8 778 0.69
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.70
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Catherine Mc Auley High School NR No Private 9-12 185 0.34
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 297 0.34
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 302 0.34
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.60
New Vistas Academy NR No Private K-12 66 0.68
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.82
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.82
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.82
Midwood High School 7 No Public 9-12 4,062 1.12
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 1.14

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Neighbors for 523 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

497 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 521 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 505 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 527 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 535 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 539 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 4225 Avenue D, Brooklyn 517 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 541 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 501 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 519 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 515 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 509 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 507 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 531 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 529 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 537 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 499 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 543 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 4201 Avenue D, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 523 East 42nd 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 523 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 523 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 523 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

523 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 909 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 523 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

523 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $28,260.

What are the property taxes for 523 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 523 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $1,698.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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