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1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 - Property report

Also known as: 1257 42nd St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,003

Sale price

$555,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1257 42nd Street
ZIP code
11219
Neighborhood
Borough Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05593-0051

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,501
Building dimensions
20 ft x 58 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1901
Last altered
2003
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
03/05/2004
Sale price
$555,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,801
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)
42 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
13 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,003

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
90 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
68 /100.  Bikeable
School district
15
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.94 Miles
Closest fire station
0.10 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/05/2004 $555,000 XXX XXX, XXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/01/2020 - R
06/11/2020 - D		 Deed
(2020112600043001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXX
04/17/2019 - R
04/08/2019 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019041601287001)		 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/22/2008 - R
01/16/2008 - D		 Correction Deed
(2008011600990001)		 XXX XXX XXX XXXX XX XXX
12/31/2007 - R
12/20/2007 - D		 Deed
(2007122601137001)		 XXX XXX XXX XXXX XX XXX
04/16/2004 - R
03/05/2004 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2004031001138003)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/16/2004 - R
03/05/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004031001138002)		 XXX XXX XXX XXXX
04/16/2004 - R
03/05/2004 - D		 Deed
(2004031001138001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXX
03/21/1994 - R Mortgage
(3640004201164)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/11/1994 - R
02/22/1994 - D		 Deed
(3990004190399)		 XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/23/1972 - D
11/23/1972 - R		 Deed
(37230067301642)

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1257 42nd 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
$10,801
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,309,000
Assessed value
$138,540

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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 $1,762,000 $105,720 $51,355 19.843% $10,190 $10,190 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,392,000 $83,520 $48,449 20.085% $9,731 $9,731 0.00%
2023/24 $1,352,000 $81,120 $48,449 20.085% $9,731 $9,731 +2.54%
2022/23 $1,353,000 $81,180 $46,728 20.309% $9,490 $9,490 +4.79%
2021/22 $1,194,000 $71,640 $45,362 19.963% $9,056 $9,056 +0.55%
2020/21 $1,382,000 $82,920 $42,796 21.045% $9,006 $9,006 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,099,000 $65,940 $40,374 21.167% $8,546 $8,546 +1.19%
2018/19 $1,215,000 $72,900 $40,374 20.919% $8,446 $8,446 +6.40%
2017/18 $1,272,000 $76,320 $38,940 20.385% $7,938 $7,938 +5.04%
2016/17 $964,000 $57,840 $37,802 19.991% $7,557 $7,557 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/18/2005 Alteration type 1
12/14/2004 Alteration type 1
02/03/2004 Alteration type 1

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Borough Park residential market stats

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Median sale price

$999,000

-0.1% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$858

7.4% Y-o-Y

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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
New Utrecht Ave & 45th St at NE Corner
Station lines
D
Distance (miles)
0.297
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 131 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 583 0.26
P.S. 131 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 583 0.26
Yeshivas Boyan Tiferes Mordechai Shlomo NR No Private PK, K-8 239 0.14
Yeshivas Boyan Tiferes Mordechai Shlomo NR No Private PK, K-8 239 0.14
Yeshiva Beth Hillel of Krasna NR No Private PK, K-9 0 0.15
Yeshiva Beth Hillel of Krasna NR No Private PK, K-9 0 0.15
Mesivta Tiferes Elimelech NR No Private 0 0.15
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 223 The Montauk 6 Yes Public 6-8 702 0.48
Yeshivas Boyan Tiferes Mordechai Shlomo NR No Private PK, K-8 239 0.14
Yeshiva Beth Hillel of Krasna NR No Private PK, K-9 0 0.15
Mesivta Tiferes Elimelech NR No Private 0 0.15
Mosdos Chasidei Square NR No Private PK, K-11 496 0.16
Bais Ymkov Migeh Schoenberger NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.16
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Mesivta Chernobil NR No Private 9-12 74 0.10
Midrash L'man Achai NR No Private 9-12 37 0.15
Mesivta Tiferes Elimelech NR No Private 0 0.15
Yeshiva Tiferes Elimelech NR No Private 9-12 151 0.16
Mosdos Chasidei Square NR No Private PK, K-11 496 0.16

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Neighbors for 1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

1273 42nd St, Brooklyn 1225 42nd St, Brooklyn 1216 41st St, Brooklyn 4115 12th Ave, Brooklyn 4111 12th Ave, Brooklyn 1261 42nd St, Brooklyn 1269 42nd St, Brooklyn 1274 41st St, Brooklyn 1272 41st St, Brooklyn 4113 12th Ave, Brooklyn 1271 42nd St, Brooklyn 1253 42nd St, Brooklyn 1240 41st St, Brooklyn 4117 12th Ave, Brooklyn 1259 42nd St, Brooklyn 1265 42nd St, Brooklyn 1227 42nd St, Brooklyn 1221 42nd St, Brooklyn 1263 42nd St, Brooklyn 4114 13th Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

The development at 1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 has a total of 3,501 square feet.

When was 1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 last sold and what was the sale price?

1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 was last sold on 03/05/2004 for $555,000.

What is the assessed value of 1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 is currently assessed at $138,540.

What are the property taxes for 1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

The property taxes for 1257 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 total $10,801.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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