720 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11210 Property Records

New York City property record for 720 E 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11210 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Square Footage1,520 sqft Living Area
Lot Size1,600 sqft (0.037 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$475,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$6,472.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04986-0031
Alternative APNs
  • 1511049860031
  • 3-04986-0031

Interior

Building Area1,520 sqft Living Area
1st Floor616 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Lot Area1,600 sqft (0.037 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 16 ft Depth x Width

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-04986-0031
Street Address720 E 40TH ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11210-2005
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Block4986
Legal Lot Number31
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Minor Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1001
Census Tract78200

Owner

Source: New York City records · APN 04986-0031

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address720 E 40TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11210-2005
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 28, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Jan 29, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
FM HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201833368
Prior Transfer DateJul 07, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000786553
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address720 E 40TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11210-2005
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 03, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000292158
DateJul 28, 2021
Instrument2021000292158
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Address120 BROADWAY # 55, NEW YORK, NY 10271
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

January 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateJan 29, 2018
Property Address720 E 40TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11210-2005
Document Number0000033368
Instrument DateJan 16, 2018
Instrument33368
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST CHOICE ABSTRACT INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,900.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address131 PIONEER ST #3L BROOKLYN NY 112311637, 3L, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-1637

Mortgage

Document Number33369
DateJan 29, 2018
Instrument33369
Lender
NameFM HM LOANS
AddressBROOKLYN, NY 11210
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 28, 2048

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$40,320 (+21.3%) Land $12,120 Building $28,200$672,000 (+21.3%) Land $202,000 Building $470,000
2025$6,472.00 (+10.52%)
2023$5,856.00$33,240 Land $12,120 Building $21,120$554,000 Land $202,000 Building $352,000

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