242 E 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Records

New York City property record for 242 E 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Architecture StyleDuplex Single
Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Square Footage1,440 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,000 sqft (0.046 acres)
Last Sale$275,000 (2016)
Tax Bill$6,647.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04703-0029
Alternative APNs
  • 1503047030029
  • 3-04703-0029

Interior

Units2 Units
Building Area1,440 sqft Living Area
1st Floor675 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleDuplex Single Style
Lot Area2,000 sqft (0.046 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 20 ft Depth x Width

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-04703-0029
Street Address242 E 56TH ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11203-4704
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Block4703
Legal Lot Number29
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Minor Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1002
Census Tract93800

Owner

Source: New York City records · APN 04703-0029

Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1647 LINCOLN PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-5102
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 16, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 16, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 08, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2016202680
Prior Transfer DateJun 17, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000212024
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address242 E 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4704
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 26, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000043298
DateFeb 04, 2021
Instrument2021000043298
Lender
NameM&T BANK
Address475 CROSSPOINT PKWY, GETZVILLE, NY 14068
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified July 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$45,300 (+7.55%) Land $15,120 Building $30,180$755,000 (+7.55%) Land $252,000 Building $503,000
2025$6,647.00 (+12.36%)
2023$5,916.00$42,120 Land $15,120 Building $27,000$702,000 Land $252,000 Building $450,000

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