| Primary address | 596 East 42nd Street |
| Neighborhood | East Flatbush |
| Zip code | 11203 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04975-0023 |
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| Purchase date | 07/16/2004 |
| Purchase price | $295,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
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| Building sqft | 1,408 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Wood |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Frontage | East 42 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Albany Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 22 |
| Community district | 17 |
| Closest police station | 0.89 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.74 Miles |
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596 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1930 and has a total of 1,408 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 596 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $50,700, the tax amount paid for 596 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $5,741.
When was 596 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the last sale price?596 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 07/16/2004 for $295,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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| Sale date | Sale price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2004 | $295,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 596 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $5,742 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $845,000 |
| Assessed value: | $50,700 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 596 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 | $756,000 | $45,360 | $28,916 | 19.843% | $6,020 | $5,738 | +0.49% |
| 2024/25 | $735,000 | $44,100 | $28,428 | 20.085% | $5,979 | $5,710 | +6.53% |
| 2023/24 | $762,000 | $45,720 | $26,685 | 20.085% | $5,641 | $5,360 | +4.17% |
| 2022/23 | $672,000 | $40,320 | $25,334 | 20.309% | $5,442 | $5,145 | +8.11% |
| 2021/22 | $651,000 | $39,060 | $23,840 | 19.963% | $5,047 | $4,759 | -5.26% |
The complete history of permits filed for 596 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Nostrand Ave & Newkirk Ave at SE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.577 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 0.14 |
| St. Therese of Lisieux School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.14 |
| St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 199 | 0.16 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andries Hudde School | 3 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 423 | 1.26 |
| St. Therese of Lisieux School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.14 |
| St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 199 | 0.16 |
| P.S. 109 | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 520 | 0.38 |
| Great Oaks Elementary School | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 116 | 0.41 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Catherine Mc Auley High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 185 | 0.25 |
| 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 |
| New Vistas Academy | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 66 | 0.56 |
| New Vistas Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.59 |
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Here are the neighbors for 596 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 604 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 12/09/1970 | |
| 606 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 07/10/2023 | |
| 592 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 09/25/2025 | |
| 584 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 01/14/1992 | |
| 594 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 06/13/2022 | |
| 572 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,492 | 02/22/2021 | $742,000 |
| 614 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 01/25/2013 | $362,650 |
| 574 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 02/28/2015 | |
| 598 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 12/05/1981 | |
| 612 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 03/10/2020 | $639,175 |
| 620 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 07/30/1982 | |
| 578 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 10/23/2002 | $241,500 |
| 602 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 07/15/2009 | $392,500 |
| 618 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 02/25/2021 | |
| 586 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 02/21/2020 | $669,000 |
| 582 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 05/27/2022 | $1 |
| 576 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 08/24/2023 | |
| 608 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 03/16/2009 | $395,000 |
| 616 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 03/15/2023 | $451,230 |
| 588 E 42nd St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 10/18/2005 | $390,000 |
