New York City property record for 985 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,700 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,555 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,017 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| APN | 01242-0062 |
| Primary APN | 01242-0062 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,700 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Lot Area | 2,555 sqft (0.059 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-01242-0062 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 985 STERLING PL |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11213-2516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Block | 1242 |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 34100 |
985 Sterling Pl is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2017.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 STERLING PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11213-2516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017134185 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5665001557 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 985 STERLING PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11213-2516 |
| Document Number | 0000134185 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 134185 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | BEST ABSTRACT LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 985 STERLING PL BROOKLYN NY 112132516, BROOKLYN, NY 11213-2516 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Sterling Pl was $6,017.
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 | $149,880 Land $25,740 Building $124,140 | $2,498,000 Land $429,000 Building $2,069,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,017.00 | ||
| 2023 | $5,677.00 | $84,600 Land $25,740 Building $58,860 | $1,410,000 Land $429,000 Building $981,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 985 Sterling Pl.
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 985 Sterling Pl 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 1,553 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 |
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