New York City property record for 537 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
| Property Type | Triplex |
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| Details | 3,000 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,003 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,230,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,865 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | 00913-0057 |
| Primary APN | 00913-0057 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 3 Units |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Lot Area | 2,003 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-00913-0057 |
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| Street Address | 537 40TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11232-3003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 913 |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 8800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sunset Park Historic District listed 1988 · 3,238 contributing resources · NRIS 88001464 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
537 40th St, a triplex, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2018.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 387 7TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11215-8062 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer RAM ABSTRACT LIMITED, RAM ABSTRACT LTD |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STARBOARD REALTY ASSOCIATES LP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018386367 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000592091 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 537 40TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11232-3003 |
| Document Number | 0000386367 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 386367 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | RAM ABSTRACT LIMITED, RAM ABSTRACT LTD |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,920.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 387-7TH AVE BROOKLYN NY 11215, BROOKLYN, NY 11215 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 537 40TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11232-3003 |
| Document Number | 0000116404 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 537 40TH ST BROOKLYN NY 112323003, BROOKLYN, NY 11232-3003 |
| Document Number | 0000116404 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 116404 |
| Name | STARBOARD REALTY ASSOCIATES LP |
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| Address | 4601 6TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11220-6859 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Rate | 8.5% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 537 40th St was $7,865.
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 | $95,700 Land $25,800 Building $69,900 | $1,595,000 Land $430,000 Building $1,165,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,865.00 | ||
| 2023 | $7,426.00 | $120,540 Land $25,800 Building $94,740 | $2,009,000 Land $430,000 Building $1,579,000 |
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.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 537 40th St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 537 40th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 628 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 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Optimum, Skywire Networks, Starry, T-Mobile.
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