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85 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Property Information

85 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 85 Water Street
Neighborhood DUMBO
Zip code 11201
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00026-0038

Sales & Tax Overview for 85 Water Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 11/01/2010
Purchase price $253,700
Tax class
Estimated property tax $48,153

Lot & Building Information for 85 Water Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,262
Lot dimensions 25.25 ft x 50 ft
Building class Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3) i
Building sqft 4,720
Building dimensions 25 ft x 48.83 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1900
Year last altered 2003
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 85 Water Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.67 Miles
Closest fire station 0.23 Miles

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About 85 Water Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 85 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3) located at 85 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 has a total of 4,720 square feet and a current price per square foot of $53.

What is the year built & the current market value of 85 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

85 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was built in 1900 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,856,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 85 Water Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 85 Water Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/01/2010 $253,700

Title Documents for 85 Water Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/06/2024 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2024060400601006)
06/06/2024 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2024060400601003)
05/29/2024 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2024052800964001)
04/09/2024 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2024040500133001)
12/14/2023 - D
06/06/2024 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2024060400601005)
12/14/2023 - D
06/06/2024 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024060400601004)
11/28/2023 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2023112701328001)
03/12/2023 - D
06/06/2024 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2024060400601002)
03/12/2023 - D
06/06/2024 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024060400601001)
11/20/2018 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2018111500899001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 85 Water Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $44,708
Estimated property tax: $48,153
Tax assessor's market value: $1,856,000
Assessed value: $835,200

Assessment History for 85 Water Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 85 Water Street, 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 $1,856,000 $835,200 $359,418 12.439% $44,708 $44,708 +7.16%
2024/25 $1,546,800 $696,060 $333,771 12.5% $41,721 $41,721 -0.02%
2023/24 $1,289,000 $580,050 $333,771 12.502% $41,728 $41,728 +5.77%
2022/23 $1,074,000 $483,300 $321,602 12.267% $39,451 $39,451 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,264,000 $568,800 $297,781 12.235% $36,434 $36,434 +7.43%

Permits for 85 Water Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/28/2006 Alteration type 3
06/28/2006 Alteration type 3
10/12/2005 Alteration type 1
11/01/2004 Alteration type 1
09/22/2004 Alteration type 2
09/22/2004 Alteration type 2
08/25/2004 Alteration type 2
05/28/2004 Alteration type 1
04/07/2004 Alteration type 2
04/06/2004 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): AE (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 1 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Cadman Plaza West & Cranberry St at NW Corner
Station lines A-C-J-Z-2-3-4-5
Distance (miles) 0.276
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Bus Routes
Name Water St/Main St
Line B25
Distance (miles) 0.008

Neighbors for 85 Water Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 85 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
160 John St, Brooklyn 99,270 07/15/2022 $43,550,000
155 Water St, Brooklyn 30,020 07/31/1995
55 Pearl St, Brooklyn 3,676 05/18/2018 $4,600,000
18 Bridge St, Brooklyn 54,034 11/28/2012
1 Main St, Brooklyn 246,100
53 Pearl St, Brooklyn 17,404 05/24/2021 $8,533,000
16 Main St, Brooklyn 9,200 11/01/2010 $253,700
40 Gold St, Brooklyn 04/06/1978
96 Plymouth St, Brooklyn 12,000
30 Washington St, Brooklyn 87,129 12/04/2014
25 Washington St, Brooklyn 101,790 12/01/2010
140 Plymouth St, Brooklyn 25,301 03/28/1985
195 Plymouth St, Brooklyn 67,310 11/30/1988
39 Pearl St, Brooklyn 31,000 11/19/2012 $510,000
41-43 Water St, Brooklyn 03/13/1978
27 Bridge St, Brooklyn 11,217 12/29/2009
47 Pearl St, Brooklyn 3,000 05/03/1979
11 Water St, Brooklyn 2,645
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