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212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 212 E 42nd St

Property image for 212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

3,000

Sale price

$998,100

General information

Address

Primary address

212 East 42nd Street

Alternate address(es)

212 Garage E 42nd St

ZIP code

11203

Neighborhood

East Flatbush

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04895-0021

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

1,780

Building dimensions

18 ft x 40.5 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Last altered

2021

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Wood

Basement

Garage type

Detached, Frame Garage

Sales

Sale date

06/16/2021

Sale price

$998,100

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$10,050

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

East 42 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Albany Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

30 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

3,000

Area overview

Walk score

83 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

85 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

53 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.05 Miles

Closest fire station

0.48 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
06/16/2021	$998,100	XXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXX
08/25/2020	$550,000	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
02/07/2019	$500	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXX. , XX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/09/2021 - R 06/16/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021070201523002)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
07/09/2021 - R 06/16/2021 - D	Deed (2021070201523001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXX
10/22/2020 - R 08/25/2020 - D	Deed (2020100701036001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/04/2019 - R 02/07/2019 - D	Deed (2019040400670001)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
11/16/2018 - R 11/13/2018 - D	Assign/Term of Contract/Bid (2018111500068001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/11/2018 - R 10/09/2018 - D	Contract of Sale (2018101100070001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/23/2018 - R 08/09/2018 - D	Tax Lien Sale Certificate (2018082200613001)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/11/2017 - R 08/02/2017 - D	Memorandum of Contract (2017080901885001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/19/2017 - R 06/29/2017 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2017071801313001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
01/14/2016 - R 12/21/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016010800677001)	XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 212 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

$10,050

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,341,000

Assessed value

$80,460

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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	$1,025,000	$61,500	$50,548	19.843%	$10,030	$10,030	+3.11%
2024/25	$932,000	$55,920	$48,434	20.085%	$9,728	$9,728	+4.29%
2023/24	$926,000	$55,560	$46,442	20.085%	$9,328	$9,328	-0.25%
2022/23	$900,000	$54,000	$46,044	20.309%	$9,351	$9,351	+50.10%
2021/22	$631,000	$37,860	$31,207	19.963%	$6,230	$6,230	-4.88%
2020/21	$628,000	$37,680	$31,123	21.045%	$6,550	$6,550	+5.39%
2019/20	$695,000	$41,700	$29,362	21.167%	$6,215	$6,215	+7.25%
2018/19	$561,000	$33,660	$27,702	20.919%	$5,795	$5,795	+3.86%
2017/18	$520,000	$31,200	$27,370	20.385%	$5,579	$5,579	+7.32%
2016/17	$535,000	$32,100	$26,006	19.991%	$5,199	$5,199	+2.51%

Permits

Permit information for 212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/18/2023	Alteration
03/06/2023	Alteration type 2
01/05/2021	Alteration
11/18/2020	Alteration
11/09/2020	Alteration

*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

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Nostrand Ave & Church Ave at SE Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

0.583

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	952	0.33
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	952	0.33
Bryans Educational Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	66	0.10
Bryans Educational Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	66	0.10
Battalion Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-5	174	0.32
Battalion Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-5	174	0.32
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	308	0.33
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	308	0.33
Phyl's Academy Prep	NR	No	Private	PK-5	180	0.38
P.S. 181	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.44

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The)	4	Yes	Public	6-8	180	0.75
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.16
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	952	0.33
P.S. 181	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.44
Learning Dynamics Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.46
St. Therese of Lisieux School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.63
League School	NR	No	Private	K-9	113	0.65
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow	5	No	Public	8-12	452	0.66
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu	NR	No	Private	PK-8	199	0.66
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY	7	No	Public	6-8	350	0.70

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.16
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow	5	No	Public	8-12	452	0.66
School For Human Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	184	0.66
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	479	0.66
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.75
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.75
Bnos Chomesh	NR	No	Private	10-12	37	0.75
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.75
Kings Collegiate Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,215	0.75
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.79

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,780 square feet.

When was 212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 06/16/2021 for $998,100.

What is the assessed value of 212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $80,460.

What are the property taxes for 212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 212 East 42nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $10,050.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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