New York City property record for 157 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,250 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,804 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| APN | 04879-0044 |
| Primary APN | 04879-0044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,250 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-04879-0044 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 E 42ND ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11203-3007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Subdivision | WOOD HARMON & CO |
| Legal Block | 4879 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 87200 |
Source: New York City records · APN 04879-0044
Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 202 HIGHPOINT AVE, WEEHAWKEN, NJ 07086-5604 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 03, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 03, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013134796 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 157 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-3007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000020234 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000020234 |
| Name | MERS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2026, FLINT, MI 48501 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $63,000 (+10.06%) Land $21,600 Building $41,400 | $1,050,000 (+10.06%) Land $360,000 Building $690,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,804.00 (+12.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,835.00 | $57,240 Land $21,600 Building $35,640 | $954,000 Land $360,000 Building $594,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 360470872003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 1,497 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Optimum Communications | Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon | Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
May also be available at this address: Verizon, Starry. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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