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640 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 640 Garage E 4th St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

3,400

Sale price

$1,250,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
640 East 4th Street
Alternate address(es)
640 Garage E 4th St
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05387-0036

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,842
Building dimensions
22 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
10/23/2018
Sale price
$1,250,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,274
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 4 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ditmas Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
34 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,400

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
96 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
83 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.42 Miles
Closest fire station
0.50 Miles

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Ownership information for 640 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 640 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/23/2018 $1,250,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/13/2021 - R
05/04/2021 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021050500627001)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/26/2019 - R
11/19/2019 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019112501170001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/20/2019 - R
11/04/2019 - D
Agreement
(2019111800591004)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/20/2019 - R
11/04/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019111800591003)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/20/2019 - R
11/01/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019111800591002)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/20/2019 - R
10/01/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019111800591001)
XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
01/09/2019 - R
01/07/2019 - D
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2019010800479001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/07/2018 - R
10/23/2018 - D
Mortgage
(2018102401309002)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
11/07/2018 - R
10/23/2018 - D
Deed
(2018102401309001)
XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/28/2016 - R
11/07/2016 - D
Deed
(2016112800243001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 640 East 4th 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
$11,274
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,234,000
Assessed value
$134,040

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 $1,994,000 $119,640 $54,942 19.843% $10,902 $10,902 +3.66%
2024/25 $1,575,000 $94,500 $52,364 20.085% $10,517 $10,517 +4.28%
2023/24 $1,619,000 $97,140 $50,214 20.085% $10,085 $10,085 +3.32%
2022/23 $1,491,000 $89,460 $48,063 20.309% $9,761 $9,761 +3.27%
2021/22 $1,635,000 $98,100 $47,346 19.963% $9,452 $9,452 +18.26%
2020/21 $1,512,000 $90,720 $37,978 21.045% $7,992 $7,992 +5.38%
2019/20 $1,287,000 $77,220 $35,830 21.167% $7,584 $7,584 +22.08%
2018/19 $1,421,000 $85,260 $29,698 20.919% $7,120 $6,213 +14.42%
2017/18 $1,014,000 $60,840 $26,636 20.385% $6,573 $5,430 +4.63%
2016/17 $884,000 $53,040 $25,958 19.991% $6,327 $5,189 +2.35%

Permit information for 640 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/10/2020 Alteration
02/03/2020 Alteration
02/26/2019 Alteration
11/23/2018 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Kensington, Ocean Parkway residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Ditmas Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.152

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.27
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.27
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.18
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.18
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.18
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.18
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.21
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas 7 Yes Public 6-8 900 0.25
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.18
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.18
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.21
Yeshiva Chatzar Hakodesh Sanz NR No Private K-8 0 0.26
Yeshiva Derech Chaim NR No Private 0 0.26
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment 7 No Public 6-12 495 0.36
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.21
Yeshiva Nesivas Chaim NR No Private 9-12 0 0.22
Yeshiva Gedolah of Midwood NR No Private 9-12 0 0.23
Yeshiva Derech Chaim NR No Private 0 0.26
Machon Bais Yaakov Hilda Birn High School NR No Private 10-12 57 0.27
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment 7 No Public 6-12 495 0.36

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 640 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 640 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 640 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

640 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 2,842 square feet.

When was 640 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

640 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 10/23/2018 for $1,250,000.

What is the assessed value of 640 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

640 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $134,040.

What are the property taxes for 640 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 640 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $11,273.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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