1. Home
  2. New York
  3. Brooklyn
  4. E 42nd St

499 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Records

New York City property record for 499 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details909 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.049 acres (2,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$225,000 (Jun 2003)
Tax Bill$5,790 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
Mar 2018 Loan Modification
+ 1 more
APN04959-0068

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04959-0068
Alternative APNs
  • 1510049590068
  • 3-04959-0068

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area909 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area909 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Lot Area2,150 sqft (0.049 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 21.5 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-04959-0068
Street Address499 E 42ND ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11203-5701
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR4
Legal Block4959
Legal Lot Number68
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract83800

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address499 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 11, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
MERS
Mar 15, 2018Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
RESIDENTIAL HM FNDG
Mar 15, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
RESIDENTIAL HM FNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 25, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 25, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2003193398
Last Transfer DateMay 1, 2007
Transfer Doc0000408014
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address499 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000172922
DateMay 11, 2021
Instrument2021000172922
Lender
NameMERS
Address1901 E VOORHEES ST, DANVILLE, IL 61834
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address499 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701
Document Number0000123040
Instrument DateMar 15, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 20, 2018
Title CompanyRAM ABSTRACT LIMITED, RAM ABSTRACT LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address499 E 42ND ST BROOKLYN NY 112035701, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701

Mortgage

Document Number0000123040
DateApr 12, 2018
Instrument123040
Lender
NameRESIDENTIAL HM FNDG
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressPARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 11, 2048
Interest
Rate4.87%

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address499 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701
Document Number0000104655
Instrument DateMar 15, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2019
Title CompanyRAM ABSTRACT LIMITED, RAM ABSTRACT LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address499 E 42ND ST BROOKLYN NY 112035701, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701

Mortgage

Document Number0000104655
DateMar 29, 2018
Instrument104655
Lender
NameRESIDENTIAL HM FNDG
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressPARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 28, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$31,440 (-19.38%) Land $12,480 Building $18,960$524,000 (-19.38%) Land $208,000 Building $316,000
2025$5,790.00 (+12.34%)
2023$5,154.00$39,000 Land $12,480 Building $26,520$650,000 Land $208,000 Building $442,000

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 1,754 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable		8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300

May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.

Nearby Properties on E 42nd St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures