12 Merit Ct, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Property Records

New York City property record for 12 Merit Ct, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,260 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.039 acres (1,700 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$480,000 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill$4,792 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale
APN08876-2740

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08876-2740
Alternative APNs
  • 2605088762740
  • 3-08876-2740

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,260 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area600 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Lot Area1,700 sqft (0.039 acres)
Lot Dimensions42.5 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-08876-2740
Street Address12 MERIT CT
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11229-6049
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR4-1
Legal Block8876
Legal Lot Number2740
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group4
Census Block4025
Census Tract62800

Owner

Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address6629 BAY PKWY, BROOKLYN, NY 11204-4271
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 5, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 5, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023317609
Prior Transfer DateAug 22, 2000
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

December 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateDec 5, 2023
Property Address12 MERIT CT, BROOKLYN, NY 11229-6049
Document Number0000317609
Instrument DateNov 21, 2023
Instrument2023000317609
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address55 E SHORE DR, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758-6710

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6629 BAY PKWY, BROOKLYN, NY 11204-4271

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$38,640 (+25.29%) Land $7,800 Building $30,840$644,000 (+25.29%) Land $130,000 Building $514,000
2025$4,792.00 (+33.78%)
2023$3,582.00$30,840 Land $7,800 Building $23,040$514,000 Land $130,000 Building $384,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 231 policies
Nearby Flood Policies231 in force
Nearby Flood Claims279 (1979–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA58 of 279
Most Recent ClaimOct 2023
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storm And Flooding, Sep 2023 · 5 claims
  • Hurricane Sandy, Nov 2012 · 196 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 22 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 777 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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