638 Saint Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Records

New York City property record for 638 Saint Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	2,816 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size	0.036 acres (1,568 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,725,000 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill	$6,607 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Transfer Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
APN	`01226-0005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`01226-0005`
Alternative APNs	`0501012260005` `3-01226-0005`

Interior

Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,816 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	693 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1905
Effective Year Built	Effective 1905
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Lot Area	1,568 sqft (0.036 acres)
Lot Dimensions	95 ft deep x 16.5 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3-01226-0005
Street Address	638 SAINT MARKS AVE
City	BROOKLYN
State	NY
Zip	11216-3605
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R6A
Legal Block	1226
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLYN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	31701

Owner

638 Saint Marks Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2026.

Source: New York City records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	638 SAINT MARKS AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-3605
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 7, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer Quitclaim
Dec 19, 2023	Deed, Transfer MERS
May 13, 2019	Deed, Transfer GUARDHILL FINANCIAL CORP.
Mar 23, 2018	Loan Modification, Mortgage LAYLA FNDG LLC-SERIES 4 ST MAR
Apr 23, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LAYLA FNDG LLC SERIES 4 ST MAR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 13, 2019
Deed Document Number	20232023000329703
Last Transfer Date	Jul 29, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000222654
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Aug 7, 2026
Property Address	638 SAINT MARKS AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-3605
Document Number	0000222654
Instrument Date	Jul 29, 2026
Instrument	2026222654
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	638 SAINT MARKS AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-3605

December 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Dec 19, 2023
Property Address	638 SAINT MARKS AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-3605
Document Number	0000329703
Instrument Date	Dec 1, 2023
Instrument	2023000329703
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 26, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	638 SAINT MARKS AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-3605

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	638 SAINT MARKS AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-3605

Mortgage

Document Number	0000329704
Date	Dec 19, 2023
Instrument	2023000329704

Lender

Name	MERS

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

May 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	May 13, 2019
Property Address	638 SAINT MARKS AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-3605
Document Number	0000151309
Instrument Date	Apr 15, 2019
Instrument	2019000151309
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	638 SAINT MARKS AVE, 638, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-3605

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	638 SAINT MARKS AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-3605

Mortgage

Document Number	0000151310
Date	May 13, 2019
Instrument	2019000151310

Lender

Name	GUARDHILL FINANCIAL CORP.

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

March 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	638 SAINT MARKS AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-3605
Document Number	0000133310
Instrument Date	Mar 23, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 2, 2018
Title Company	KENSINGTON VANGUARD NATIONAL LAND, KENSINGTON VANGUARD NAT'L LAND

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	34 BURKEWOOD RD MOUNT VERNON NY 105521210, MOUNT VERNON, NY 10552-1210

Mortgage

Document Number	0000133310
Date	Apr 23, 2018
Instrument	133310

Lender

Name	LAYLA FNDG LLC-SERIES 4 ST MAR
Address	575 LEXINGTON AVE # 4TH, NEW YORK, NY 10022-6102

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Apr 23, 2018
Property Address	638 SAINT MARKS AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-3605
Document Number	0000133306
Instrument Date	Mar 23, 2018
Instrument	133306
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 12, 2019
Title Company	KENSINGTON VANGUARD NATIONAL LAND, KENSINGTON VANGUARD NAT'L LAND

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	638 SAINT MARKS AVE BROOKLYN NY 112163605, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-3605

Mortgage

Document Number	133309
Date	Apr 23, 2018
Instrument	133309

Lender

Name	LAYLA FNDG LLC SERIES 4 ST MAR
Address	575 LEXINGTON AVE # 4TH, NEW YORK, NY 10022-6102

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 638 Saint Marks Ave was $6,607, up 4.7% from the year before.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Kings County
Municipality	New York City
Unified School District	New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,607.00 (+4.72%)	$162,540 Land $19,080 Building $143,460	$2,709,000 Land $318,000 Building $2,391,000
2025	$6,309.00
2023	$5,831.00	$101,340 Land $19,080 Building $82,260	$1,689,000 Land $318,000 Building $1,371,000

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.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 638 Saint Marks Ave; 2 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file
Nearby Flood Policies	2 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

The area around 638 Saint Marks Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 System	NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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, 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 1,553 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Fiber · Cable	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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