New York City property record for 242 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,912 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.044 acres (1,917 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,250,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,403 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| APN | 01985-0029 |
| Primary APN | 01985-0029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,912 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 667 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 1,917 sqft (0.044 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 16.7 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-01985-0029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 GATES AVE |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11238-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 1985 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 22900 |
242 Gates Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2024.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2422 E 27TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11235-2004 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2024 | Deed, Transfer MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK, NATION |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITIBANK, NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20249345 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 242 GATES AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11238-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000009345 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024000009345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 GATES AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11238-2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2422 E 27TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11235-2004 |
| Document Number | 0000009346 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000009346 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK, NATION |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 242 GATES AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11238-2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000038990 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000038990 |
| Name | CITIBANK, NA |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 TECHNOLOGY DR, O FALLON, MO 63368 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Gates Ave was $4,403.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $170,940 Land $13,320 Building $157,620 | $2,849,000 Land $222,000 Building $2,627,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,403.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,360.00 | $145,320 Land $13,320 Building $132,000 | $2,422,000 Land $222,000 Building $2,200,000 |
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.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 242 Gates Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 242 Gates Ave 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 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,848 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, Starry.
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