557 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Records

New York City property record for 557 E 38th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · Last verified May 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,116 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.046 acres (2,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$658,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$5,556 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
APN04955-0053

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04955-0053
Alternative APNs
  • 1510049550053
  • 3-04955-0053

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,116 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area552 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Lot Area2,000 sqft (0.046 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-04955-0053
Street Address557 E 38TH ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11203-5611
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block4955
Legal Lot Number53
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract83200

Owner

Source: New York City records · APN 04955-0053

Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address557 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5611
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 31, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
MERS
May 06, 2021Deed, Transfer
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 06, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 06, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 13, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021166179
Prior Transfer DateJun 09, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc4371001465
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address557 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5611
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000243741
DateAug 31, 2020
Instrument2020000243741
Lender
NameMERS
Address1901 E VOORHEES ST, DANVILLE, IL 61834
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateMay 06, 2021
Property Address557 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5611
Document Number0000166179
Instrument DateApr 23, 2021
Instrument2021000166179
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address557 E 38TH ST, 557, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5611

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address557 E 38TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5611
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000166180
DateMay 06, 2021
Instrument2021000166180
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM, LLC
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$36,840 (+29.26%) Land $11,520 Building $25,320$614,000 (+29.26%) Land $192,000 Building $422,000
2025$5,556.00 (+12.36%)
2023$4,945.00$28,500 Land $11,520 Building $16,980$475,000 Land $192,000 Building $283,000

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA flood map data for this location is not available in our records

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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