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657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 657 E 38th St

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,975

General information

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Address
Primary address
657 East 38th Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04972-0051

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
1,208
Building dimensions
16.67 ft x 30 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,877
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 38 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Foster Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19.75 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,975

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
59 /100.  Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
17
Closest police station
0.78 Miles
Closest fire station
0.56 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/23/2005 - R
03/04/2004 - D		 Agreement
(2004060802387003)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/23/2005 - R
03/04/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004060802387001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/23/2005 - R
01/26/2004 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2004060802387002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/11/2001 - R Mortgage
(3570007734357)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
07/11/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3190007734119)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/11/2001 - R
06/05/2001 - D		 Deed
(3880007733788)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/27/1994 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3550004297755)		 XXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
11/20/1992 - R Mortgage
(3840001729884)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX
11/20/1992 - R Deed
(3830001729883)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 657 East 38th 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
$5,877
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$610,000
Assessed value
$36,600

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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 $700,000 $42,000 $28,442 19.843% $5,644 $5,644 +4.72%
2024/25 $714,000 $42,840 $26,832 20.085% $5,389 $5,389 +5.99%
2023/24 $731,000 $43,860 $25,315 20.085% $5,085 $5,085 -1.10%
2022/23 $641,000 $38,460 $25,315 20.309% $5,141 $5,141 +4.35%
2021/22 $605,000 $36,300 $24,682 19.963% $4,927 $4,927 -1.22%
2020/21 $528,000 $31,680 $23,702 21.045% $4,988 $4,988 +5.39%
2019/20 $488,000 $29,280 $22,360 21.167% $4,733 $4,733 +7.25%
2018/19 $450,000 $27,000 $21,096 20.919% $4,413 $4,413 +2.62%
2017/18 $417,000 $25,020 $21,096 20.385% $4,300 $4,300 +4.59%
2016/17 $377,000 $22,620 $20,568 19.991% $4,112 $4,112 +6.46%
Permits

Permit information for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
01/29/2020 C

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

Neighborhood

East Flatbush, Farragut residential market stats

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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
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Newkirk Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.412
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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 0.22
P.S. 198 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 293 0.22
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.32
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.32
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.34
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.34
St. Vincent Ferrer School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.39
P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School 3 No Public PK, K-5 396 0.39
P.S. 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School 3 No Public PK, K-5 396 0.39
P.S. 269 Nostrand NR No Public PK, 3-5 325 0.40
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Andries Hudde School 3 Yes Public 6-8 423 1.13
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.32
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.34
St. Vincent Ferrer School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.39
New Vistas Academy NR No Private K-12 66 0.40
New Vistas Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.43
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.44
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 8 No Charter K-8 778 0.46
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.67
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 0.07
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 302 0.08
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 297 0.08
New Vistas Academy NR No Private K-12 66 0.40
New Vistas Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.43
Midwood High School 7 No Public 9-12 4,062 0.84
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 1.09
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 1.09
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 1.09

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Neighbors for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY

635 E 38th St, Brooklyn 627 E 38th St, Brooklyn 663 E 38th St, Brooklyn 667 E 38th St, Brooklyn 3823 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 720 E 39th St, Brooklyn 651 E 38th St, Brooklyn 659 E 38th St, Brooklyn 647 E 38th St, Brooklyn 639 E 38th St, Brooklyn 3817 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 625 E 38th St, Brooklyn 3813 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 655 E 38th St, Brooklyn 631 E 38th St, Brooklyn 645 E 38th St, Brooklyn 641 E 38th St, Brooklyn 665 E 38th St, Brooklyn 3815 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 3821 Foster Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 657 East 38th 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 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,208 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $36,600.

What are the property taxes for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $5,877.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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