New York City property record for 438 E 21st St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,152 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,735 (2025) |
| APN | 05163-0013 |
| Primary APN | 05163-0013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Lot Area | 2,100 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-05163-0013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 438 E 21ST ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11226-6098 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6A |
| Legal Subdivision | VANDERVEER PARK ADDITIONAL 02 |
| Legal Block | 5163 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 51602 |
Source: New York City records, as of August 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 E 21ST ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11226-6098 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005638679 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $79,200 (+31.47%) Land $26,940 Building $52,260 | $1,320,000 (+31.47%) Land $449,000 Building $871,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,735.00 (+0.97%) | $60,240 (-28.84%) Land $26,940 Building $33,300 | $1,004,000 (-28.84%) Land $449,000 Building $555,000 |
| 2024 | $6,670.00 (+5.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,296.00 | $84,660 Land $26,940 Building $57,720 | $1,411,000 Land $449,000 Building $962,000 |
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 1,287 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 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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