216 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Records

New York City property record for 216 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	2,909 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.092 acres (4,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$473,405 (Aug 2012)
Tax Bill	$8,669 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage Feb 2017 Loan Modification + 1 more
APN	`04895-0022`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04895-0022`
Alternative APNs	`1508048950022` `3-04895-0022`

Interior

Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,909 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,054 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Lot Area	4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3-04895-0022
Street Address	216 E 42ND ST
City	BROOKLYN
State	NY
Zip	11203-4028
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R5
Legal Block	4895
Legal Lot Number	22
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLYN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	85800

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	216 E 42ND ST, 4, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4037
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 22, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Feb 23, 2017	Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CONTOUR MTG
Feb 23, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CONTOUR MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 14, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 14, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2012320873
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	216 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4028
Document Number	0000217371
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2020
Title Company	CLOSING USA LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	216 E 42ND ST BROOKLYN NY 112034028, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4028

Mortgage

Document Number	0000217371
Date	Jul 31, 2020
Instrument	217371

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Jul 30, 2040

February 2017: Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	216 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4028
Document Number	0000122285
Instrument Date	Feb 23, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 14, 2020
Title Company	RAM ABSTRACT LIMITED, RAM ABSTRACT LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	216 E 42ND ST BROOKLYN NY 112034028, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4028

Mortgage

Document Number	0000122285
Date	Mar 29, 2017
Instrument	122285

Lender

Name	CONTOUR MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	GARDEN CITY, NY 11530

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Mar 28, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.75%

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	216 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4028
Document Number	0000122284
Instrument Date	Feb 23, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 9, 2019
Title Company	RAM ABSTRACT LIMITED, RAM ABSTRACT LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	216 E 42ND ST BROOKLYN NY 112034028, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4028

Mortgage

Document Number	0000122284
Date	Mar 29, 2017
Instrument	122284

Lender

Name	CONTOUR MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	GARDEN CITY, NY 11530

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Mar 28, 2042

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Kings County
Municipality	New York City
Unified School District	New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$67,560 (-8.75%) Land $21,600 Building $45,960	$1,126,000 (-8.75%) Land $360,000 Building $766,000
2025	$8,669.00 (+12.35%)
2023	$7,716.00	$74,040 Land $21,600 Building $52,440	$1,234,000 Land $360,000 Building $874,000

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 System	NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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, 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 1,497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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

May also be available: Starry.

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