New York City property record for 42 Grant Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,089 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,116 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Transfer |
| APN | 04111-0069 |
| Primary APN | 04111-0069 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,089 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-04111-0069 |
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| Street Address | 42 GRANT AVE |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11208-1502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERBERT C SMITH & HENRY B VAND |
| Legal Block | 4111 |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 118202 |
42 Grant Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2017.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 GRANT AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-1502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2002 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 05537 / 01590 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000397383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 42 GRANT AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-1502 |
| Document Number | 0000397383 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 397383 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | JUDICIAL TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 42 GRANT AVE BROOKLYN NY 112081502, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-1502 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Grant Ave was $5,116.
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 | $56,880 Land $16,140 Building $40,740 | $948,000 Land $269,000 Building $679,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,116.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,576.00 | $56,520 Land $16,140 Building $40,380 | $942,000 Land $269,000 Building $673,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 42 Grant Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Hurricane Henri |
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.
The area around 42 Grant 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 2,111 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: Andrena, Spectrum.
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