New York City property record for 198 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,312 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $585,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,310 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 04874-0016 |
| Primary APN | 04874-0016 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 608 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 2,000 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-04874-0016 |
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| Street Address | 198 E 38TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11203-2820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Block | 4874 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 81600 |
Source: New York City records · APN 04874-0016
Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 30342, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-0342 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 06, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MERS, INC. |
| Nov 21, 2017 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MTG |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2017427882 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000311009 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 198 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-2820 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000392260 |
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| Date | Oct 06, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000392260 |
| Name | MERS, INC. |
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| Address | 1901 E VOORHEES ST STE C, DANVILLE, IL 61834 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 198 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-2820 |
| Document Number | 0000427882 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 427882 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,340.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 902 44TH ST #A7 BROOKLYN NY 112191740, A7, BROOKLYN, NY 11219-1740 |
| Document Number | 427883 |
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| Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 427883 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 20, 2047 |
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 | $46,200 (+24.19%) Land $14,820 Building $31,380 | $770,000 (+24.19%) Land $247,000 Building $523,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,310.00 (+10.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,698.00 | $37,200 Land $14,820 Building $22,380 | $620,000 Land $247,000 Building $373,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Communications Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry.
Based on FCC filings for 1,497 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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