521 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Records

New York City property record for 521 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Square Footage1,520 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$465,000 (2006)
Tax Bill$5,756.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04957-0068
Alternative APNs
  • 1510049570068
  • 3-04957-0068

Interior

Building Area1,520 sqft Living Area
1st Floor780 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Lot Area3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 30 ft Depth x Width

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-04957-0068
Street Address521 E 40TH ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11203-5617
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block4957
Legal Lot Number68
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Minor Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1001
Census Tract83400

Owner

Source: New York City records · APN 04957-0068

Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address521 E 40TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5617
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 28, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance
SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC
Jun 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance
SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 21, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 21, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2006157951
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address521 E 40TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5617
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 08, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000087035
DateFeb 28, 2022
Instrument2022000087035
Lender
NameSPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC
Address6200 S QUEBEC ST, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address521 E 40TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5617
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000221580
DateJun 14, 2021
Instrument2021000221580
Lender
NameSPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC
Address8742 LUCENT BLVD STE 300, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified July 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$53,160 (+17.51%) Land $14,340 Building $38,820$886,000 (+17.51%) Land $239,000 Building $647,000
2025$5,756.00 (+11.12%)
2023$5,180.00$45,240 Land $14,340 Building $30,900$754,000 Land $239,000 Building $515,000

Flood & Wildfire

Our records do not include FEMA flood map data for 521 E 40th St; wildfire exposure is none.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA flood map data for this location is not available in our records

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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