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179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 - Property report

Also known as: 179 Water St

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Property type

Fireproof Warehouse (E1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,033

General information

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Address
Primary address
179 Water Street
ZIP code
11201
Neighborhood
DUMBO
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00030-0023

Owner

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Building
Property type
Fireproof Warehouse (E1)
Building sq. ft.
1,017
Building dimensions
20.33 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1920
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,640
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
20.67 ft x 50 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,033

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
88 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.55 Miles
Closest fire station
0.34 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/28/2020 - R
12/23/2020 - D		 Landmark Designation
(2020122300917001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
01/11/2019 - R
01/04/2019 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2019010901209001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXX
01/11/2019 - R
01/03/2019 - D		 Certificate
(2019010901209002)		 XXXXXXXX XX XXX
03/06/2000 - R
12/20/1999 - D		 Deed
(3120007120412)		 XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXX
08/06/1999 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3420006729842)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
08/06/1999 - R Deed
(3340006729934)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
11/28/1986 - R Deed
(3080001216508)		 XX XXX XX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/22/1979 - R Deed
(37930111101416)		 XXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
12/31/1973 - R Deed
(37330068101335)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
08/16/1972 - R Deed
(37230057600324)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$8,640
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$208,000
Assessed value
$93,600

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $175,000 $78,750 $72,180 10.848% $7,830 $7,830 +2.46%
2024/25 $177,000 $79,650 $71,010 10.762% $7,642 $7,642 +4.38%
2023/24 $170,000 $76,500 $69,120 10.592% $7,321 $7,321 +3.26%
2022/23 $155,000 $69,750 $66,600 10.646% $7,090 $7,090 +17.19%
2021/22 $125,000 $56,250 $56,250 10.755% $6,050 $6,050 -5.90%
2020/21 $162,000 $72,900 $60,120 10.694% $6,429 $6,429 +14.33%
2019/20 $156,000 $70,200 $53,370 10.537% $5,624 $5,624 +15.17%
2018/19 $142,000 $63,900 $46,440 10.514% $4,883 $4,883 +16.48%
2017/18 $111,000 $49,950 $39,870 10.514% $4,192 $4,192 +10.67%
2016/17 $97,000 $43,650 $35,820 10.574% $3,788 $3,788 +9.40%
Permits

Permit information for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

DOB Violations

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Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Jay St & York St at SW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.13
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Neighbors for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY

254 Plymouth St, Brooklyn 55 Pearl St, Brooklyn 155 Water St, Brooklyn 53 Pearl St, Brooklyn 216 Plymouth St, Brooklyn 181 Water St, Brooklyn 177 Water St, Brooklyn 236 Plymouth St, Brooklyn 56 Gold St, Brooklyn 54 Jay St, Brooklyn 52 Jay St, Brooklyn 140 Plymouth St, Brooklyn 36 Bridge St, Brooklyn 50 Gold St, Brooklyn 39 Pearl St, Brooklyn 261 Water St, Brooklyn 247 Water St, Brooklyn 47 Pearl St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10006, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10012, New York City, NY 10013, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 10279, New York City, NY 10280, New York City, NY 10282, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

The development at 179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was built in 1920.

What is the market value of 179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

The current market value of 179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is $208,000.

What is the total square footage of 179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 has a total of 1,017 square feet.

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