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

New York City property record for 539 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details909 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.049 acres (2,150 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$5,955 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2019 Transfer
Nov 2018 Transfer
APN04959-0051

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04959-0051
Alternative APNs
  • 1510049590051
  • 3-04959-0051

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 Number3-04959-0051
Street Address539 E 42ND ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11203-5701
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR4
Legal Block4959
Legal Lot Number51
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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address539 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 25, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
JUDICIAL TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, JUDICIAL TITLE INS AGENCY INC
Nov 29, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
YOUR TITLE EXPERTS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 25, 2019
Deed SaleMar 25, 2019
Deed Document Number201995330
Prior Transfer DateMar 11, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000095330
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateMar 25, 2019
Property Address539 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701
Document Number0000095330
Instrument DateMar 11, 2019
Instrument95330
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2019
Title CompanyJUDICIAL TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, JUDICIAL TITLE INS AGENCY INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address539 E 42ND ST BROOKLYN NY 112035701, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateNov 29, 2018
Property Address539 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701
Document Number0000393897
Instrument DateOct 4, 2018
Instrument393897
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 13, 2018
Title CompanyYOUR TITLE EXPERTS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address539 E 42ND ST BROOKLYN NY 112035701, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5701

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$5,955.00 (+10.71%)
2023$5,379.00$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 and are not market price estimates.

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.

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