| Primary address | 228 Forbell Street |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04224-0027 |
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| Purchase date | 06/03/2024 |
| Purchase price | $700,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,160 |
| Lot sqft | 1,809 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5) |
| Building sqft | 986 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Frontage(s) | Fulton Street Line (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Pitkin Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.98 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.44 Miles |
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228 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920 and has a total of 986 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 228 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $36,540, the tax amount paid for 228 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $3,925. For the next year, the tax amount for 228 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $4,160.
When was 228 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?228 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 06/03/2024 for $700,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2024 | $700,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 228 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $3,925 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,160 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $609,000 |
| Assessed value: | $36,540 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 228 Forbell Street, 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 | $609,000 | $36,540 | $19,781 | 19.843% | $3,925 | $3,925 | +12.82% |
| 2024/25 | $663,000 | $39,780 | $17,322 | 20.085% | $3,748 | $3,479 | +0.35% |
| 2023/24 | $700,000 | $42,000 | $17,262 | 20.085% | $3,748 | $3,467 | +0.06% |
| 2022/23 | $688,000 | $41,280 | $17,061 | 20.309% | $3,761 | $3,465 | +8.24% |
| 2021/22 | $620,000 | $37,200 | $16,033 | 19.963% | $3,488 | $3,201 | +0.90% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.087 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Pitkin Av/Forbell St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.066 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 724 | 0.10 |
| P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 724 | 0.10 |
| Cypress Hills Ascend Charter | 7 | No | Charter | K-5 | 387 | 0.30 |
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.31 |
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.31 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 218 James P Sinnott | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 305 | 0.77 |
| Brooklyn Scholars Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 717 | 0.58 |
| Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro | NR | No | Private | 6-8 | 0 | 0.60 |
| HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 277 | 0.65 |
| Is 171 Abraham Lincoln | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 264 | 0.65 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.60 |
| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.77 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.93 |
| Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 605 | 1.06 |
| Academy of Innovative Technology | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 406 | 1.10 |
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Here are the neighbors for 228 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 495 Logan St, Brooklyn | 1,900 | 02/16/2005 | $302,954 |
| 2659 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 09/07/2006 | |
| 106-4 Ruby St, Brooklyn | 2,538 | 09/09/2005 | |
| 517 Euclid Ave, Brooklyn | 1,540 | 10/26/2007 | $378,721 |
| 499 Logan St, Brooklyn | 1,900 | 11/23/2004 | $302,954 |
| 433 Logan St, Brooklyn | 2,020 | 04/28/2023 | $1 |
| 106-8 Ruby St, Brooklyn | 2,538 | 12/16/2009 | |
| 231 Milford St, Brooklyn | 1,900 | 10/25/2007 | |
| 485 Logan St, Brooklyn | 1,900 | 11/23/2004 | $302,954 |
| 290 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 02/22/1990 | ||
| 224 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 936 | 09/29/2005 | |
| 489 Logan St, Brooklyn | 1,900 | 08/30/2021 | |
| 555 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn | 3,100 | 07/09/2024 | $1,075,000 |
| 220 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 2,821 | 05/12/2025 | |
| 549 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn | 3,100 | 02/24/1995 | |
| 547 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn | 3,100 | 07/17/2025 | $1,240,000 |
| 511 Euclid Ave, Brooklyn | 1,540 | 12/09/2016 | $100 |
| 541 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn | 2,360 | 04/27/1999 | |
| 503 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn | 1,848 | 10/07/1998 | |
| 2583 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 02/08/2017 | $530,000 |
