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2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229 - Property report

Also known as: 2040 E 12th St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1956

Lot sq. ft.

2,007

Sale price

$1,280,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
2040 East 12th Street
ZIP code
11229
Neighborhood
Homecrest
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07315-0023

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,771
Building dimensions
20 ft x 50.17 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1956
Last altered
2009
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
02/28/2017
Sale price
$1,280,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,165
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 12 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Coney Island Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100.33 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,007

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
85 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
70 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
21
Community district
15
Closest police station
0.36 Miles
Closest fire station
0.09 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 2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/28/2017 $1,280,000 XXXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXX
05/12/2016 $980,000 XXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/09/2026 - R
04/17/2026 - D		 Deed
(2026052600406001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/13/2017 - R
02/28/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017030600568001)		 XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX
06/02/2016 - R
05/24/2016 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016052600253001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/03/2016 - R
05/12/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016051700867002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXX
06/03/2016 - R
05/06/2016 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2016051700867001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
11/10/2009 - R
09/29/2009 - D		 Mortgage
(2009110500801001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/15/2002 - R
03/20/2002 - D		 Deed
(3000008420200)		 XX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2040 East 12th 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
$6,165
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,939,000
Assessed value
$116,340

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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 $2,070,000 $124,200 $29,310 19.843% $11,632 $5,816 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,635,000 $98,100 $27,651 20.085% $11,107 $5,554 +5.08%
2023/24 $1,932,000 $115,920 $26,313 20.085% $10,570 $5,285 -1.10%
2022/23 $1,860,000 $111,600 $26,313 20.309% $10,688 $5,344 +3.40%
2021/22 $1,497,000 $89,820 $25,890 19.963% $10,337 $5,168 +0.54%
2020/21 $1,515,000 $90,900 $24,425 21.045% $10,280 $5,140 -47.31%
2019/20 $1,329,000 $79,740 $46,085 21.167% $9,755 $9,755 +6.33%
2018/19 $1,341,000 $80,460 $43,856 20.919% $9,174 $9,174 +6.18%
2017/18 $992,000 $59,520 $42,386 20.385% $8,940 $8,640 +2.84%
2016/17 $1,003,000 $60,180 $42,026 19.991% $8,711 $8,401 +7.66%
Permits

Permit information for 2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/02/2017 Alteration type 2
06/02/2016 Alteration type 2
05/14/2008 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Homecrest residential market stats

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Median sale price

$655,000

-11.1% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$654

-5% 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
15th St & Avenue U at SE Corner
Station lines
B-Q
Distance (miles)
0.253
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 153 Homecrest 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 486 0.11
P.S. 153 Homecrest 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 486 0.11
Yeshivat Or Hatorah NR No Private PK, K-12 44 0.14
Yeshivat Or Hatorah NR No Private PK, K-12 44 0.14
Windmill Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 99 0.17
Windmill Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 99 0.17
Ahaba Ve Ahava NR No Private PK, K-10 93 0.25
P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School 6 No Public K-5 801 0.41
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham 8 Yes Public 6-8 1,342 0.44
Yeshivat Or Hatorah NR No Private PK, K-12 44 0.14
Windmill Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 99 0.17
Ahaba Ve Ahava NR No Private PK, K-10 93 0.25
Ahaba Ve Ahva Cong & Yeshiva NR No Private PK, K-9 0 0.27
Nefesh Academy NR No Private K-12 0 0.32
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Torah Academy High School NR No Private 9-12 12 0.10
Torah Academy High School NR No Private 9-12 16 0.12
Yeshivat Or Hatorah NR No Private PK, K-12 44 0.14
Ahaba Ve Ahava NR No Private PK, K-10 93 0.25
Yeshive Ateret Tech Girls High School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.32

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Neighbors for 2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY

2072 E 12th St, Brooklyn 2076 E 12th St, Brooklyn 2038 E 12th St, Brooklyn 2032 E 12th St, Brooklyn 2026 E 12th St, Brooklyn 1118 Avenue T, Brooklyn 1117 Avenue U, Brooklyn 1111 Avenue U, Brooklyn 1101 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2040 A E 12th St, Brooklyn 1119 Avenue U, Brooklyn 1112 Avenue T, Brooklyn 1122 Avenue T, Brooklyn 1115 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2018 E 12th St, Brooklyn 2361 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn 2359 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn 2030 E 12th St, Brooklyn 2022 E 12th St, Brooklyn 2317 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, 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 11234, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11697, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229?

The development at 2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229 was built in 1956.

What is the total square footage of 2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229?

2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229 has a total of 2,771 square feet.

When was 2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229 last sold and what was the sale price?

2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229 was last sold on 02/28/2017 for $1,280,000.

What is the assessed value of 2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229?

2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229 is currently assessed at $116,340.

What are the property taxes for 2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229?

The property taxes for 2040 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229 total $6,164.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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