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657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

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Address

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

Sales & Tax Overview for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,975
Lot dimensions 19.75 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sqft 1,208
Building dimensions 16.67 ft x 30 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Aluminum/vinyl
Basement type Full
Year built 1920
Frontage East 38 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Foster Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 22
Community district 17
Closest police station 0.78 Miles
Closest fire station 0.56 Miles

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About 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,208 square feet.

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

Assessed at $36,600, the tax amount paid for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $5,877.

When was 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold?

657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 06/05/2001.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/23/2005 - R
03/04/2004 - D
Agreement
(2004060802387003)
03/23/2005 - R
03/04/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004060802387001)
03/23/2005 - R
01/26/2004 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2004060802387002)
07/11/2001 - R Mortgage
(3570007734357)
07/11/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3190007734119)
07/11/2001 - R
06/05/2001 - D
Deed
(3880007733788)
05/27/1994 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3550004297755)
11/20/1992 - R Mortgage
(3840001729884)
11/20/1992 - R Deed
(3830001729883)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $5,877
Tax assessor's market value: $610,000
Assessed value: $36,600

Assessment History for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 657 East 38th 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 $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%

Permits for 657 East 38th 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)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
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

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

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

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Neighbors for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 657 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
635 E 38th St, Brooklyn 2,523 04/05/1984
627 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,222 10/02/2003 $195,000
663 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,208 03/21/2024
667 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,344 10/09/2020 $550,000
3823 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 1,696 09/03/2021 $830,000
720 E 39th St, Brooklyn 1,280 12/11/2013 $345,000
651 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,472 07/14/1995
659 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,208 09/08/1994
647 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,472 09/02/1997
639 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,504 05/23/2022 $388,000
3817 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 1,248 09/27/2013
625 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,222 03/17/1978
3813 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 1,248 05/01/2026 $31,641
655 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,545 06/02/1989
631 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,798 09/19/2003
645 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,472 10/10/2014 $350,000
641 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,504 02/04/2020
665 E 38th St, Brooklyn 1,208 05/18/1978
3815 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 1,248 11/18/2011 $335,000
3821 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 1,248 10/30/2015
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