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1159 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 - Property report

Also known as: 1159 E 42nd St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1159 East 42nd Street
ZIP code
11210
Neighborhood
Flatlands
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07790-0016

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,647
Building dimensions
20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1960
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,458
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 42 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Avenue K
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
89 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
59 /100.  Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
18
Closest police station
0.33 Miles
Closest fire station
0.86 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 1159 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/15/2017 - R
12/13/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017121400636001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/24/2011 - R
10/10/2011 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2011101300066001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX) XXXX XXXX XXX X X
04/09/2003 - R
12/11/2002 - D		 Agreement
(2003012801224002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/09/2003 - R
12/11/2002 - D		 Mortgage
(2003012801224001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/30/1994 - R Agreement
(3120004216812)
09/06/1991 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3730001636873)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/05/1991 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3910001636791)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
05/31/1991 - R Mortgage
(3010001617901)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/21/1989 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3220001463022)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/22/1989 - R Mortgage
(3460001455546)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1159 East 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
$6,458
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$659,000
Assessed value
$39,540

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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 $619,000 $37,140 $32,544 19.843% $6,458 $6,458 -0.46%
2024/25 $627,000 $37,620 $32,300 20.085% $6,487 $6,487 +6.00%
2023/24 $720,000 $43,200 $30,472 20.085% $6,120 $6,120 +4.83%
2022/23 $585,000 $35,100 $28,747 20.309% $5,838 $5,838 +7.84%
2021/22 $452,000 $27,120 $27,120 19.963% $5,414 $5,414 -18.78%
2020/21 $548,000 $32,880 $31,673 21.045% $6,666 $6,666 +5.39%
2019/20 $561,000 $33,660 $29,880 21.167% $6,325 $6,325 +3.68%
2018/19 $525,000 $31,500 $29,160 20.919% $6,100 $6,100 +8.02%
2017/18 $526,000 $31,560 $27,702 20.385% $5,647 $5,647 +1.97%
2016/17 $466,000 $27,960 $27,702 19.991% $5,538 $5,538 +7.30%
Permits

Permit information for 1159 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/15/2022 Alteration
07/19/2022 Alteration
06/22/2022 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$455,000

-34.5% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$478

-11% 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
Nostrand Ave & Avenue H at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.749
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 119 Amersfort 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 391 0.20
P.S. 119 Amersfort 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 391 0.20
P.S. 326 NR Yes Public PK, K-2 149 0.39
P.S. 326 NR Yes Public PK, K-2 149 0.39
Christian Heritage Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 269 0.11
Christian Heritage Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 269 0.11
Mesivta Tiferes Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.41
Mesivta Tiferes Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.41
Midwood Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 255 0.44
P.S. 203 Floyd Bennett 7 No Public PK, K-5 501 0.58
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Andries Hudde School 3 Yes Public 6-8 423 0.65
Christian Heritage Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 269 0.11
Mesivta Tiferes Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.41
Midwood Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 255 0.44
Midwood Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 262 0.44
St. Thomas Aquinas School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.52
Is 381 7 No Public 6-8 291 0.65
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.66
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Christian Heritage Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 269 0.11
Mesivta Tiferes Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.41
Scholar Skills Christian Academy NR No Private 3-11 23 0.61
Yad Yisroel NR No Private 40 0.63
Zvi Dov Roth Academy Of Yeshiva Rambam NR No Private 9-12 67 0.68
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 1.00
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 1.00
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 1.00

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Neighbors for 1159 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

1143 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1133 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1131 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1161 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 4211 Avenue K, Brooklyn 1182 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1155 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1153 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1163 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1149 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1174 1/2 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1174 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1141 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1165 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1167 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1184 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1157 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1139 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1137 E 42nd St, Brooklyn 1186 E 42nd St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 1159 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1159 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210?

The development at 1159 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 1159 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210?

1159 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 has a total of 1,647 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1159 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210?

1159 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 is currently assessed at $39,540.

What are the property taxes for 1159 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210?

The property taxes for 1159 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210 total $6,457.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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