298 Forbell St, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Records

New York City property record for 298 Forbell St, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,360 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.046 acres (2,020 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$690,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill	$5,439 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2025 Mortgage Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`04242-0026`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04242-0026`
Alternative APNs	`1307042420026` `3-04242-0026`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,360 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	680 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Lot Area	2,020 sqft (0.046 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 20.1 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3-04242-0026
Street Address	298 FORBELL ST
City	BROOKLYN
State	NY
Zip	11208-3421
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R4
Legal Block	4242
Legal Lot Number	26
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLYN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	120200

Owner

298 Forbell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	298 FORBELL ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-3421
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 20, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage EAST WEST BANK
Aug 8, 2023	Deed, Transfer MEADOWBROOK FINANCIAL MORTGAGE BANK
Aug 11, 2021	Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 11, 2021
Deed Document Number	2023199969
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 20, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000314148
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	298 FORBELL ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-3421
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 4, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000314529
Date	Nov 20, 2025
Instrument	2025000314529

Lender

Name	EAST WEST BANK
Address	9300 FLAIR DR # 33, EL MONTE, CA 91731

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

August 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Aug 8, 2023
Property Address	298 FORBELL ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-3421
Document Number	0000199969
Instrument Date	Aug 2, 2023
Instrument	2023000199969
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	298 FORBELL ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-3421

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13330 77TH ST, HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414-1006

Mortgage

Document Number	0000199970
Date	Aug 8, 2023
Instrument	2023000199970

Lender

Name	MEADOWBROOK FINANCIAL MORTGAGE BANK

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

August 2021: Foreclosure

Document Type	Foreclosure
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Aug 11, 2021
Property Address	298 FORBELL ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-3421
Document Number	0000314148
Instrument Date	Nov 20, 2020
Instrument	2021000314148
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	298 FORBELL ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-3421

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	298 FORBELL ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-3421

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 298 Forbell St was $5,439.

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		$41,820 Land $11,640 Building $30,180	$697,000 Land $194,000 Building $503,000
2025	$5,439.00
2023	$4,841.00 (+4.83%)	$27,780 (+22.16%) Land $11,640 Building $16,140	$463,000 (+22.16%) Land $194,000 Building $269,000
2022	$4,618.00	$22,740 Land $11,640 Building $11,100	$379,000 Land $194,000 Building $185,000

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

FEMA has no flood map on file for 298 Forbell St.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 298 Forbell St 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.

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 1,739 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: Spectrum.

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