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442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 - Property report

Also known as: 2159-2169 E 4th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$368,404

General information

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Address
Primary address
442 Avenue U
Alternate address(es)
2159-2169 E 4th St
ZIP code
11223
Neighborhood
Gravesend
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07131-0001

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
2,780
Building dimensions
20 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Last altered
2005
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
12/02/1999
Sale price
$368,404
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$14,371
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Avenue U (wide)
East 4 Street (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
91 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
21
Community district
15
Closest police station
0.41 Miles
Closest fire station
0.30 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/02/1999 $368,404 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXX. XXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/11/2025 - R
02/04/2025 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025020700878001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
02/05/2025 - R
01/15/2025 - D		 Mortgage
(2025013000048001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
11/07/2024 - R
10/23/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024110400055001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
10/24/2024 - R
10/07/2024 - D		 Mortgage
(2024102100617001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
08/26/2024 - R
07/17/2024 - D		 Mortgage
(2024082600244001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
09/03/2003 - R Discharge of Tax Lien
(2003060300326003)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
09/03/2003 - R
04/01/2003 - D		 Deed
(2003060300326002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/28/2001 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(3580007717358)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
09/03/2003 - R
12/02/1999 - D		 Deed
(2003060300326001)		 XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
11/02/1995 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3780004985978)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 442 Avenue U, 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
$14,371
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,609,000
Assessed value
$216,540

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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 $2,784,000 $167,040 $68,326 19.843% $13,558 $13,558 -1.20%
2024/25 $2,199,000 $131,940 $68,324 20.085% $13,723 $13,723 +0.76%
2023/24 $2,332,000 $139,920 $67,811 20.085% $13,620 $13,620 +4.83%
2022/23 $1,909,000 $114,540 $63,973 20.309% $12,992 $12,992 +7.84%
2021/22 $1,766,000 $105,960 $60,353 19.963% $12,048 $12,048 +0.55%
2020/21 $1,476,000 $88,560 $56,938 21.045% $11,983 $11,983 -0.57%
2019/20 $1,452,000 $87,120 $56,937 21.167% $12,052 $12,052 +1.95%
2018/19 $1,616,000 $96,960 $56,509 20.919% $11,821 $11,821 +8.78%
2017/18 $1,310,000 $78,600 $53,311 20.385% $10,867 $10,867 +8.09%
2016/17 $1,158,000 $69,480 $50,294 19.991% $10,054 $10,054 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/31/2004 Alteration type 2
08/31/2004 Alteration type 2
08/31/2004 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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
3

Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Avenue U at SE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.294
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 707 0.38
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 707 0.38
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 185 0.29
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 185 0.29
Ahaba Ve Ahva Cong & Yeshiva NR No Private PK, K-9 0 0.34
Ahaba Ve Ahva Cong & Yeshiva NR No Private PK, K-9 0 0.34
Ahaba Ve Ahava NR No Private PK, K-10 93 0.34
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 228 David A Boody 7 Yes Public 6-8 1,551 0.55
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 185 0.29
Ahaba Ve Ahva Cong & Yeshiva NR No Private PK, K-9 0 0.34
Ahaba Ve Ahava NR No Private PK, K-10 93 0.34
Magen David Yeshivah School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.35
Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.37
P.S. 95 The Gravesend 7 No Public K-8 940 0.39
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Abraham Lincoln High School 4 Yes Public 9-12 2,129 1.00
Torah Academy High School NR No Private 9-12 16 0.29
Torah Academy High School NR No Private 9-12 12 0.30
Ahaba Ve Ahava NR No Private PK, K-10 93 0.34
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E NR No Private PK-12 1,906 0.38
Harma Inst of Secondary Education NR No Private 12 0 0.39

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Neighbors for 442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY

387 14th St, Brooklyn 46 A Mackay Pl, Brooklyn 5313 6th Ave, Brooklyn 486 Jerome St, Brooklyn 5223 5th Ave, Brooklyn 21 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 301 Norman Ave, Brooklyn 1747 W 8th St, Brooklyn 696 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 912 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn 270 Wakeman Pl, Brooklyn 1470 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 352 A 9th St, Brooklyn 1498 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 2008 E 15th St, Brooklyn 415 Marlborough Rd, Brooklyn 124 Conklin Ave, Brooklyn 703 Avenue Y, Brooklyn 187 A 29th St, Brooklyn 87 Warren St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, 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 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY 11697, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The development at 442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 has a total of 2,780 square feet.

When was 442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 last sold and what was the sale price?

442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was last sold on 12/02/1999 for $368,404.

What is the assessed value of 442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is currently assessed at $216,540.

What are the property taxes for 442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The property taxes for 442 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 total $14,371.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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