New York City property record for 538 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,280 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $740,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,044 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 04956-0028 |
| Primary APN | 04956-0028 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 2,000 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-04956-0028 |
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| Street Address | 538 E 40TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11203-5618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 4956 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 83400 |
Source: New York City records · APN 04956-0028
Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 538 E 40TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MERS |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Deed, Transfer WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COUNTRYWIDE BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2006 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 538 E 40TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5618 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000172889 |
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| Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000172889 |
| Name | MERS |
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| Address | 1901 E VOORHEES ST, DANVILLE, IL 61834 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 538 E 40TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5618 |
| Document Number | 0000231482 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 09, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019000231482 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| 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 |
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| Address | 538 E 40TH ST, 538, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5618 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 E 40TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5618 |
| Document Number | 0000231483 |
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| Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019000231483 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 538 E 40TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5618 |
| Document Number | 0000050150 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 E 40TH ST BROOKLYN NY 112035618, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5618 |
| Document Number | 0000050150 |
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| Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 50150 |
| Name | COUNTRYWIDE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | RESTON, VA 20190 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Feb 11, 2058 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.87% |
Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified July 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 | $44,460 (+13.82%) Land $12,420 Building $32,040 | $741,000 (+13.82%) Land $207,000 Building $534,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,044.00 (+0.77%) | $39,060 (-9.71%) Land $12,420 Building $26,640 | $651,000 (-9.71%) Land $207,000 Building $444,000 |
| 2024 | $5,998.00 (+5.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,659.00 | $43,260 Land $12,420 Building $30,840 | $721,000 Land $207,000 Building $514,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | FEMA flood map data for this location is not available in our records |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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