New York City property record for 537 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 909 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.049 acres (2,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $699,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,955 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2022 Sale + 2 more |
| APN | 04959-0052 |
| Primary APN | 04959-0052 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 909 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 909 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 2,150 sqft (0.049 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 21.5 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-04959-0052 |
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| Street Address | 537 E 42ND ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11203-5701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 4959 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 83800 |
Source: New York City records · APN 04959-0052
Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2023 | Deed, Transfer MERS |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CLOSING USA LLC |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Court-Ordered Deed, Transfer CLOSING USA LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023211277 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 537 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701 |
| Document Number | 0000211277 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000211277 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11816 101ST AVE # AVE2, AVE2, SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY 11419-1230 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 537 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701 |
| Document Number | 0000211278 |
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| Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000211278 |
| Name | MERS |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 537 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701 |
| Document Number | 0000466036 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000466036 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13190 SW 68TH PKWY # PKWY200, PKWY200, TIGARD, OR 97223-8368 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11816 101ST AVE, SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY 11419-1230 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 537 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701 |
| Document Number | 0000134640 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 134640 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 03, 2020 |
| Title Company | CLOSING USA LLC |
| 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 | Company |
| Address | 9400 SW BEAVERTON HILLSDALE HWY BEAVERTON OR 970053315, BEAVERTON, OR 97005-3315 |
| Document Type | Court-Ordered Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 537 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701 |
| Document Number | 0000057971 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 03, 2020 |
| Instrument | 57971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 02, 2020 |
| Title Company | CLOSING USA LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,392.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9400 SW BEAVERTON HILLSDALE HWY BEAVERTON OR 970053315, BEAVERTON, OR 97005-3315 |
Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,860 (-26%) Land $12,480 Building $16,380 | $481,000 (-26%) Land $208,000 Building $273,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,955.00 (+11.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,362.00 (+0.81%) | $39,000 (+23.11%) Land $12,480 Building $26,520 | $650,000 (+23.11%) Land $208,000 Building $442,000 |
| 2022 | $5,319.00 | $31,680 Land $12,480 Building $19,200 | $528,000 Land $208,000 Building $320,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 360470838001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Communications 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 USA.
Based on FCC filings for 1,754 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system NY7003493, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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