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242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 - Property report

Also known as: 1901-1911 W 4th St

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Property type

One Story - Permanent Living Quarter (A2)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

Sale price

$720,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
242 Avenue S
Alternate address(es)
1901-1911 W 4th St
242 Garage Avenue S
ZIP code
11223
Neighborhood
Gravesend
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07085-0001

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Building
Property type
One Story - Permanent Living Quarter (A2)
Building sq. ft.
2,640
Building dimensions
21 ft x 63 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
1
Year built
1925
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
05/29/2014
Sale price
$720,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,818
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Avenue S (wide)
West 4 Street (narrow)
Lot dimensions
40 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,000

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
96 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
21
Community district
11
Closest police station
0.93 Miles
Closest fire station
0.64 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/29/2014 $720,000 XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXX XXXX, XXX XXX XXX XXXXX, XXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/05/2021 - R
03/18/2021 - D		 Agreement
(2021033100431003)		 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/05/2021 - R
03/18/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021033100431002)		 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/05/2021 - R
03/18/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021033100431001)		 XX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
06/24/2014 - R
05/29/2014 - D		 Mortgage
(2014061100872001)		 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/27/2014 - R
05/29/2014 - D		 Deed
(2014061100837001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXX
05/23/2005 - R
03/07/2005 - D		 Deed
(2005050400622001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X
02/27/2002 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3040008027504)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 242 Avenue S, 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
$9,818
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,826,000
Assessed value
$109,560

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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 $2,044,000 $122,640 $47,044 19.843% $9,617 $9,335 +0.39%
2024/25 $1,824,000 $109,440 $46,296 20.085% $9,568 $9,299 +6.33%
2023/24 $2,204,000 $132,240 $43,540 20.085% $9,026 $8,745 +5.18%
2022/23 $1,953,000 $117,180 $40,938 20.309% $8,611 $8,314 +1.69%
2021/22 $1,806,000 $108,360 $40,958 19.963% $8,464 $8,176 -0.33%
2020/21 $1,511,000 $90,660 $38,977 21.045% $8,499 $8,203 +1.19%
2019/20 $1,613,000 $96,780 $38,297 21.167% $8,403 $8,106 +7.67%
2018/19 $1,114,000 $66,840 $35,990 20.919% $7,834 $7,529 +9.07%
2017/18 $1,125,000 $67,500 $33,862 20.385% $7,202 $6,903 +8.07%
2016/17 $890,000 $53,400 $31,952 19.991% $7,063 $6,388 +8.11%
Permits

Permit information for 242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/26/2014 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Avenue S at NW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.203
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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 0.35
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 707 0.35
Stillwell Ave Prep & Nursery School NR No Private PK-K 55 0.05
Stillwell Ave Prep & Nursery School NR No Private PK-K 55 0.05
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E NR No Private PK-12 1,906 0.16
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E NR No Private PK-12 1,906 0.16
Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.17
P.S. 95 The Gravesend 7 No Public K-8 940 0.37
P.S. 97 The Highlawn 8 No Public PK, K-5 849 0.50
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 0.05
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E NR No Private PK-12 1,906 0.16
Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.17
Magen David Yeshivah School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.19
P.S. 95 The Gravesend 7 No Public K-8 940 0.37
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc NR No Private PK-12 494 0.41
Gesher Yehuda NR No Private K-12 67 0.41
I.S. 96 Seth Low 5 No Public 6-8 839 0.67
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry 9 No Public K-8 474 0.68
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E NR No Private PK-12 1,906 0.16
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc NR No Private PK-12 494 0.41
Gesher Yehuda NR No Private K-12 67 0.41
B'not Rachel High School For Girls NR No Private 9-12 80 0.59
Mirrer Yeshiva High School NR No Private PK-12 359 0.59
Leaders High School 6 No Public 9-12 372 0.74
High School Of Sports Management 2 No Public 9-12 338 0.74
International High School At Lafayette 2 No Public 9-12 353 0.74
Kingsborough Early College School 7 No Public 6-12 743 0.74
Life Academy High School For Film And Music 4 No Public 9-12 251 0.74

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Neighbors for 242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY

2076 W 8th St, Brooklyn 1912 W 13th St, Brooklyn 264 Avenue S, Brooklyn 2035 A W 12th St, Brooklyn 1995 W 13th St, Brooklyn 3023 W 24th St, Brooklyn 3006 Sea Pl, Brooklyn 2035 A E 7th St, Brooklyn 2077 W 13th St, Brooklyn 3212 Surf Ave, Brooklyn 208 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn 1914 W 7th St, Brooklyn 3040 W 22nd St, Brooklyn 2049 E 7th St, Brooklyn 176 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn 2051 W 10th St, Brooklyn 1956 W 4th St, Brooklyn 3023-3039 W 33rd St, Brooklyn 37 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3015 W 24th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 242 Avenue S, 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 242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The development at 242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 has a total of 2,640 square feet.

When was 242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 last sold and what was the sale price?

242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was last sold on 05/29/2014 for $720,000.

What is the assessed value of 242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is currently assessed at $109,560.

What are the property taxes for 242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The property taxes for 242 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 total $9,817.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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