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

New York City property record for 219 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	1,908 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.069 acres (3,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill	$6,724 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale Apr 2023 Sale + 3 more
APN	`04896-0052`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04896-0052`
Alternative APNs	`1508048960052` `3-04896-0052`

Interior

Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,908 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,000 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Lot Area	3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3-04896-0052
Street Address	219 E 42ND ST
City	BROOKLYN
State	NY
Zip	11203-4027
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R5
Legal Block	4896
Legal Lot Number	52
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLYN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	85800

Owner

Source: New York City records, as of September 15, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	219 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4027
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 4, 2026	Deed, Transfer
Apr 10, 2023	Deed, Transfer
Mar 20, 2020	Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MTG
Mar 20, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MTG
Oct 24, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 4, 2026
Deed Sale	Sep 4, 2026
Prior Sale	Jun 30, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20262026000252486
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 29, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	92501263001
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Sep 4, 2026
Property Address	219 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4027
Document Number	0000252486
Instrument Date	Jul 7, 2026
Instrument	2026252486
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	219 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4027

April 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Apr 10, 2023
Property Address	219 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4027
Document Number	0000088324
Instrument Date	Mar 7, 2023
Instrument	2023000088324
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	219 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4027

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	219 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4027

March 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	219 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4027
Document Number	0000165780
Instrument Date	Mar 20, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 25, 2020
Title Company	ADVANCED ABSTRACT AGENCY INC, ADVANCED ABS AGCY INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	219 E 42ND ST BROOKLYN NY 112034027, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4027

Mortgage

Document Number	0000165780
Date	Jun 8, 2020
Instrument	165780

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 7, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.37%

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	219 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4027
Document Number	0000165779
Instrument Date	Mar 20, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 25, 2020
Title Company	ADVANCED ABSTRACT AGENCY INC, ADVANCED ABS AGCY INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	219 E 42ND ST BROOKLYN NY 112034027, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4027

Mortgage

Document Number	0000165779
Date	Jun 8, 2020
Instrument	165779

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 7, 2050

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	219 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4027
Document Number	0000363444
Instrument Date	Oct 24, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 19, 2019
Title Company	ADVANCED ABSTRACT AGENCY INC, ADVANCED ABS AGCY INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	219 E 42ND ST BROOKLYN NY 112034027, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4027

Mortgage

Document Number	0000363444
Date	Nov 7, 2019
Instrument	363444

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 6, 2049

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	$6,724.00 (+4.74%)	$55,440 (+23.2%) Land $15,780 Building $39,660	$924,000 (+23.2%) Land $263,000 Building $661,000
2025	$6,420.00	$45,000 (-19.87%) Land $15,780 Building $29,220	$750,000 (-19.87%) Land $263,000 Building $487,000
2024	$6,420.00 (+0.75%)
2023	$6,372.00	$56,160 Land $15,780 Building $40,380	$936,000 Land $263,000 Building $673,000

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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