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40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Property Information

40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 40 Florence Avenue
Neighborhood Gerritsen Beach
Zip code 11229
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 08883-0030

Sales & Tax Overview for 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,785
Lot dimensions 34 ft x 52.5 ft
Property type Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sqft 1,421
Building dimensions 26.5 ft x 24 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Wood
Year built 1920
Year last altered 2016
Frontage Florence Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street Gerritsen Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

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School district 22
Community district 15
Closest police station 1.76 Miles
Closest fire station 0.91 Miles

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About 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229?

40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,421 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $41,820, the tax amount paid for 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 is $5,499.

When was 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 last sold?

40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 was last sold in 01/13/1999.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/21/2008 - R
10/14/2008 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008101600560001)
12/21/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3360006985336)
06/09/1999 - R Mortgage
(3440006634144)
06/09/1999 - R
01/13/1999 - D
Deed
(3080006636308)
07/08/1998 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3520006120252)
05/05/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3040006047804)
02/17/1995 - R Mortgage
(3860004638186)
02/17/1995 - R UCC3 Termination
(3370004649337)
02/14/1995 - R UCC3 Termination
(3050004639305)
02/08/1995 - R Deed
(3850004624385)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $5,500
Tax assessor's market value: $697,000
Assessed value: $41,820
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 40 Florence Avenue, 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 $658,000 $39,480 $37,376 19.843% $7,698 $7,417 +4.72%
2024/25 $610,000 $36,600 $35,260 20.085% $7,351 $7,082 -8.23%
2023/24 $741,000 $44,460 $38,422 20.085% $7,998 $7,717 +56.63%
2022/23 $528,000 $31,680 $24,260 20.309% $5,223 $4,927 +8.14%
2021/22 $491,000 $29,460 $22,824 19.963% $4,844 $4,556 -3.68%

Permits for 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/17/2019 Alteration
04/29/2016 Alteration type 1
         
         
         
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Gerritsen Beach Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$570,000
-13% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$583
-2.2% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): 0.2 (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 1 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 15th St & Sheepshead Bay Rd at SE Corner
Station lines B-Q
Distance (miles) 1.453
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 277 Gerritsen Beach 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 330 0.40
P.S. 277 Gerritsen Beach 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 330 0.40
Brooklyn Amity School NR No Private 1-12 115 0.35
P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg 4 No Public PK, K-5 509 0.61
P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg 4 No Public PK, K-5 509 0.61

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 278 Marine Park 7 Yes Public 6-8 1,076 1.28
Brooklyn Amity School NR No Private 1-12 115 0.35
Jhs 14 Shell Bank 5 No Public 6-8 452 0.63
P.S. 811 Connie Lekas School NR No Public 6-12 273 0.63
Yeshivat OR Hatorah - Elementary Division NR No Private PK-8 111 0.63

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Amity School NR No Private 1-12 115 0.35
Origins High School 5 No Public 9-12 438 0.57
Professional Pathways High School 1 No Public 9-12 159 0.57
New Visions Charter HS-Advanced Math & Science 6 No Charter 9-12 407 0.57
P.S. 811 Connie Lekas School NR No Public 6-12 273 0.63

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Neighbors for 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 40 Florence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
26 Florence Ave, Brooklyn 1,479 05/22/2008
22 Florence Ave, Brooklyn 1,404 08/09/2001
42 Florence Ave, Brooklyn 300 12/03/1992
44 Florence Ave, Brooklyn 1,356 12/03/1992
29 Gotham Ave, Brooklyn 1,378 03/17/2011
25 Gotham Ave, Brooklyn 1,332 01/18/2012 $437,750
21 Gotham Ave, Brooklyn 1,248 06/29/2018 $440,000
36 Florence Ave, Brooklyn 1,368 02/04/2022
43 Gotham Ave, Brooklyn 07/20/2021
41 Gotham Ave, Brooklyn 1,456 07/20/2021
32 Florence Ave, Brooklyn 1,368 12/17/2015 $420,000
28 Florence Ave, Brooklyn 1,248 09/01/2009 $420,000
20 Florence Ave, Brooklyn 1,320 07/26/2018 $550,000
33 Gotham Ave, Brooklyn 2,100 05/20/2022 $950,000
16 Bartlett Pl, Brooklyn 1,260 09/23/2021 $599,999
38 Florence Ave, Brooklyn 01/13/1999
12 Florence Ave, Brooklyn 2,000 10/18/1993
37 Gotham Ave, Brooklyn 1,320 10/10/1978
24 Florence Ave, Brooklyn 1,248 09/12/2002
16 Florence Ave, Brooklyn 1,320 09/07/2004 $342,500
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