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179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Property Information

179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Property Information

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Address

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

Sales & Tax Overview for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $8,640

Lot & Building Information for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,033
Lot dimensions 20.67 ft x 50 ft
Building class Fireproof Warehouse (E1)
Building sqft 1,017
Building dimensions 20.33 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1920
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn

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School district 13
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.55 Miles
Closest fire station 0.34 Miles

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About 179 Water Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 have?

This Fireproof Warehouse (E1) located at 179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 has a total of 1,017 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $175,000.

Ownership Information for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/23/2020 - D
12/28/2020 - R
Landmark Designation
(2020122300917001)
01/04/2019 - D
01/11/2019 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2019010901209001)
01/03/2019 - D
01/11/2019 - R
Certificate
(2019010901209002)
12/20/1999 - D
03/06/2000 - R
Deed
(3120007120412)
08/06/1999 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3420006729842)
08/06/1999 - R Deed
(3340006729934)
11/28/1986 - R Deed
(3080001216508)
10/22/1979 - R Deed
(37930111101416)
12/31/1973 - R Deed
(37330068101335)
08/16/1972 - R Deed
(37230057600324)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,830
Estimated property tax: $8,640
Tax assessor's market value: $175,000
Assessed value: $78,750

Assessment History for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year 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%

Permits for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn

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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 2 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Jay St & York St at SW Corner
Station lines F
Distance (miles) 0.13
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Bus Routes
Name York St/Jay St
Line B67
Distance (miles) 0.112

Neighbors for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 179 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
254 Plymouth St, Brooklyn 4,700 12/04/2025
55 Pearl St, Brooklyn 3,676 05/18/2018 $4,600,000
155 Water St, Brooklyn 30,020 07/31/1995
53 Pearl St, Brooklyn 17,404 05/24/2021 $8,533,000
216 Plymouth St, Brooklyn 12,000 07/10/2023 $3,466,667
181 Water St, Brooklyn 600 12/20/1999
177 Water St, Brooklyn 9,800 09/25/2012 $525,000
236 Plymouth St, Brooklyn 19,059 12/19/2001
56 Gold St, Brooklyn 19,800 01/16/1979
54 Jay St, Brooklyn 2,822 10/23/1987
52 Jay St, Brooklyn 3,650 03/28/2013
140 Plymouth St, Brooklyn 25,300 03/28/1985
36 Bridge St, Brooklyn 22,958
50 Gold St, Brooklyn 14,760 09/03/2002
39 Pearl St, Brooklyn 31,000 11/19/2012 $510,000
261 Water St, Brooklyn 15,050 12/29/2009
247 Water St, Brooklyn 37,662 07/31/1995
47 Pearl St, Brooklyn 3,000 05/03/1979
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