New York City property record for 2159 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 1,476 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,325 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $775,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,071 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer Oct 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| APN | 08538-0016 |
| Primary APN | 08538-0016 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,476 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 657 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 2,325 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 23.3 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-08538-0016 |
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| Street Address | 2159 E 38TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11234-4929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 8538 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 66000 |
Source: New York City records · APN 08538-0016
Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 2159 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4929 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT MTG BANKERS |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019372171 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000076694 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2159 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4929 |
| Document Number | 0000076694 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000076694 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2159 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4929 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2159 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4929 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2159 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4929 |
| Document Number | 0000277922 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000277922 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2159 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4929 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2159 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4929 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2159 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4929 |
| Document Number | 0000372171 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 05, 2019 |
| Instrument | 372171 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | RIDGE ABSTRACT CORPORATION, RIDGE ABSTRACT CORP. |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2614 AVENUE Y BROOKLYN NY 112352015, BROOKLYN, NY 11235-2015 |
| Document Number | 372172 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 372172 |
| Name | SUMMIT MTG BANKERS |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FLUSHING, NY 11354 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 14, 2049 |
Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $52,980 (+4.87%) Land $9,120 Building $43,860 | $883,000 (+4.87%) Land $152,000 Building $731,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,071.00 (-49.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,096.00 (+4.83%) | $50,520 (+6.18%) Land $9,120 Building $41,400 | $842,000 (+6.18%) Land $152,000 Building $690,000 |
| 2022 | $5,815.00 | $47,580 Land $9,120 Building $38,460 | $793,000 Land $152,000 Building $641,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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 |
Based on FCC filings for 1,902 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 |
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| 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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