2144 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234 Property Records

New York City property record for 2144 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,146 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.052 acres (2,250 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$160,000 (Nov 1996)
Tax Bill$6,160 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2017 Mortgage
Oct 2017 Loan Modification
APN08537-0062

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08537-0062
Alternative APNs
  • 2504085370062
  • 3-08537-0062

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,146 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area513 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Lot Area2,250 sqft (0.052 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 22.5 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-08537-0062
Street Address2144 E 38TH ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11234-4930
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR4
Legal Block8537
Legal Lot Number62
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract66000

Owner

2144 E 38th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1996.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2144 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4930
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 11, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Oct 11, 2017Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension, Mortgage · Line of Credit
JP MORGAN CHASE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 13, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 13, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page3830 / 267
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address2144 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4930
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2144 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4930

Mortgage

Document Number0000375114
DateOct 11, 2017
Instrument2017000375114
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Address710 KANSAS LN, MONROE, LA 71203
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

October 2017: Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification, Consolidation and Extension
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateOct 11, 2017
Property Address2144 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4930
Instrument DateSep 15, 2017
Instrument375115
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address2144 E 38TH ST BROOKLYN NY 112344930, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4930

Mortgage

Document Number0000375115
DateOct 11, 2017
Instrument375115
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2144 E 38th St was $6,160.

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$49,020 Land $8,760 Building $40,260$817,000 Land $146,000 Building $671,000
2025$6,160.00
2023$6,113.00$44,400 Land $8,760 Building $35,640$740,000 Land $146,000 Building $594,000

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

FEMA has no flood map on file for 2144 E 38th St; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.

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 File
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1980–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida

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

The area around 2144 E 38th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 1,902 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

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