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159 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Records

New York City property record for 159 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Architecture StyleDuplex Single
Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Square Footage3,900 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,525 sqft (0.058 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$660,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$9,026.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04859-0038
Alternative APNs
  • 1507048590038
  • 3-04859-0038

Interior

Units2 Units
Building Area3,900 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,240 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleDuplex Single Style
Construction TypeBrick Construction
Lot Area2,525 sqft (0.058 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 25.3 ft Depth x Width

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-04859-0038
Street Address159 E 38TH ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11203-2809
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Block4859
Legal Lot Number38
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Minor Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2002
Census Tract81400

Owner

Source: New York City records · APN 04859-0038

Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address159 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-2809
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 16, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FM HOME LOANS, LLC
Oct 16, 2020Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FM HM LOANS
Oct 31, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FM HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2017401509
Last Transfer DateJun 29, 2021
Transfer Doc0000272255
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

July 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateJul 16, 2021
Property Address159 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-2809
Document Number0000272255
Instrument DateJun 29, 2021
Instrument2021000272255
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address159 E 38TH ST, 159, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-2809

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-2809

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address159 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-2809
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000330132
DateNov 23, 2020
Instrument2020000330132
Lender
NameFM HOME LOANS, LLC
Address2329 NOSTRAND AVE # 33, BROOKLYN, NY 11210
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address159 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-2809
Document Number0000330133
Instrument DateOct 16, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 04, 2020
Title CompanyMEISTER ABSTRACT CORPORATION, MEISTER ABSTRACT CORP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 E 38TH ST BROOKLYN NY 112032809, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-2809

Mortgage

Document Number0000330133
DateNov 23, 2020
Instrument330133
Lender
NameFM HM LOANS
AddressBROOKLYN, NY 11210
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 22, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.62%

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateOct 31, 2017
Property Address159 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-2809
Document Number0000401509
Instrument DateOct 16, 2017
Instrument401509
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 07, 2017
Title CompanyRIVERSIDE ABSTRACT INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,640.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address440 BROOKLYN AVE #5E BROOKLYN NY 112254447, 5E, BROOKLYN, NY 11225-4447

Mortgage

Document Number401510
DateOct 31, 2017
Instrument401510
Lender
NameFM HM LOANS
AddressBROOKLYN, NY 11210
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 30, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$61,980 (-29.3%) Land $19,560 Building $42,420$1,033,000 (-29.3%) Land $326,000 Building $707,000
2025$9,026.00 (+12.1%)
2023$8,052.00$87,660 Land $19,560 Building $68,100$1,461,000 Land $326,000 Building $1,135,000

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