New York City property record for 540 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · Last verified May 2026
| 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 | $340,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,446 (2025) |
| APN | 04958-0033 |
| Primary APN | 04958-0033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 909 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 909 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3-04958-0033 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 E 42ND ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11203-5702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 4958 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 83400 |
Source: New York City records · APN 04958-0033
Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005662350 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 25, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000166513 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
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 | $40,440 (+6.31%) Land $12,600 Building $27,840 | $674,000 (+6.31%) Land $210,000 Building $464,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,446.00 (+7.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,997.00 | $38,040 Land $13,140 Building $24,900 | $634,000 Land $219,000 Building $415,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 360470834001, refreshed September 2026 · 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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 1 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force 1 of 1 on primary residences |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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