New York City property record for 688 E 42nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,785 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,733 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $266,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $6,380 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| APN | 04988-0122 |
| Primary APN | 04988-0122 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,785 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 607 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 1,733 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 17.3 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-04988-0122 |
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| Street Address | 688 E 42ND ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11203-6503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 4988 |
| Legal Lot Number | 122 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 83600 |
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 688 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-6503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 2009126835 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000638758 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 688 E 42ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-6503 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000476469 |
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| Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000476469 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC |
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| Address | 6850 MILLER RD, BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $53,580 (+24.9%) Land $12,720 Building $40,860 | $893,000 (+24.9%) Land $212,000 Building $681,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,380.00 (+6.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,973.00 (+4.83%) | $42,900 (-2.32%) Land $12,720 Building $30,180 | $715,000 (-2.32%) Land $212,000 Building $503,000 |
| 2022 | $5,698.00 | $43,920 Land $12,720 Building $31,200 | $732,000 Land $212,000 Building $520,000 |
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.
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 | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,329 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Communications 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 USA.
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