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197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Information

197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 197 Spencer Street #5B
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11205
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01763-1210

Sales & Tax Overview for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 08/19/2004
Purchase price $395,460
Tax class
Estimated property tax $2,866

Lot & Building Information for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 4,000
Lot dimensions 40 ft x 100 ft
Building class Condo - Residential Unit in Elevator Building (R4) i
Building sqft 1,041
Building dimensions 40 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 9
Year built 2004
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Zoning & Use for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn

Residential units (DOF) 1

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School district 13
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.33 Miles
Closest fire station 0.50 Miles

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Unit Overview

Unit # 5B

Other Property Data for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn

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About 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 2004 and has a total of 1,041 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn, NY 11205 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $120,556, the tax amount paid for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is $19. For the next year, the tax amount for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is estimated at $2,866.

When was 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold and what was the last sale price?

197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold in 08/19/2004 for $395,460.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/19/2004 $395,460

Title Documents for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/02/2021 - D
12/16/2021 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021120801015001)
11/15/2021 - D
01/04/2022 - R
Mortgage
(2021120900560001)
03/25/2015 - D
04/02/2015 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015032600043001)
03/06/2015 - D
06/25/2015 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015031601005003)
03/06/2015 - D
06/25/2015 - R
Mortgage
(2015031601005002)
03/06/2015 - D
06/25/2015 - R
Agreement
(2015031601005001)
02/23/2012 - D
07/02/2013 - R
Easement
(2013051400772001)
02/03/2005 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2005012801279003)
02/03/2005 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2005012801279002)
08/19/2004 - D
08/27/2004 - R
Power of Attorney
(2004082300042004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $20
Estimated property tax: $2,866
Tax assessor's market value: $267,902
Assessed value: $120,556
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $267,902 $120,556 $160 12.439% $13,394 $20 -0.49%
2024/25 $258,972 $116,538 $160 12.5% $12,966 $20 -0.02%
2023/24 $236,185 $106,284 $160 12.502% $12,455 $20 +1.92%
2022/23 $229,411 $103,235 $160 12.267% $11,807 $20 -1.86%
2021/22 $215,307 $96,888 $160 12.235% $11,531 $20 +1.90%

Permits for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$840,000
-1.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$903
1.2% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$839,000
6.2% YoY

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Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Bedford Ave & Lafayette Ave at NE Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.189
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Bus Routes
Name Bedford Av/DE Kalb Av
Line B44
Distance (miles) 0.083

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bnos Square of Williamsburg NR No Private PK, K-6 0 0.07
Bnos Square of Williamsburg NR No Private PK, K-6 0 0.07
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes 4 No Public PK, K-5 155 0.09
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes 4 No Public PK, K-5 155 0.09
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.18

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.18
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-4, 6-8 0 0.24
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.26
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.27
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.28

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.18
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.21
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.21
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.26
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.27

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Neighbors for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 197 Spencer Street #5B, Brooklyn, NY 11205.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
275 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 9,600 05/25/2021
451 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,262 08/15/2023 $1,400,000
96 Spencer St, Brooklyn 33,600
447 Troy Ave, Brooklyn 5,995
197 Spencer St, Brooklyn 24,200
886 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 11,808
834 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 58,244
504 Park Ave, Brooklyn 26,260
829 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 13,587
195 Spencer St, Brooklyn 24,200
201 Spencer St, Brooklyn 24,200
102 Skillman St, Brooklyn 7,968
585 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 65,845
98 Skillman St, Brooklyn 27,054
809 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 20,470
88 Skillman St, Brooklyn 10,746
191 Spencer St, Brooklyn 24,200
94 Skillman St, Brooklyn 17,354
805 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 21,442
835 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 48,051
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