New York City property record for 838 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,276 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,600,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $10,798 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 00920-0020 |
| Primary APN | 00920-0020 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 2,504 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-00920-0020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 838 40TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11232-3274 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Block | 920 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 9002 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sunset Park Historic District listed 1988 · 3,238 contributing resources · NRIS 88001464 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
838 40th St, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: New York City records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 965 44TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11219-1738 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026199982 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000172369 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 838 40TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11232-3274 |
| Document Number | 0000199982 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026199982 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 965 44TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11219-1738 |
| Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
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| Name | CATHAY BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.48% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 40th St was $10,798, up % from the year before.
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 | $405,450 (+16.56%) Land $66,600 Building $338,850 | $901,000 (+16.56%) Land $148,000 Building $753,000 | |
| 2025 | $10,798.00 (+0.02%) | $347,850 Land $66,600 Building $281,250 | $773,000 Land $148,000 Building $625,000 |
| 2024 | $10,796.00 (+4.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $10,363.00 | $288,450 Land $66,600 Building $221,850 | $641,000 Land $148,000 Building $493,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 838 40th St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 838 40th St 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
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| 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 628 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Optimum, Skywire Networks, Starry, T-Mobile.
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