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20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Property Information

20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 20 Remsen Street
Neighborhood Brooklyn Heights
Zip code 11201
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00251-0016

Sales & Tax Overview for 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,550
Lot dimensions 25.5 ft x 100 ft
Property type Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sqft 6,100
Building dimensions 26 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Stone
Status
Status date
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1857
Year last altered 1996
Frontage Remsen Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Atlantic Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.74 Miles
Closest fire station 0.10 Miles

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About 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was built in 1857 and has a total of 6,100 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $639,300, the tax amount paid for 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is $41,870.

When was 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 last sold?

20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was last sold in 07/15/1994.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/11/2024 - R
06/05/2024 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024060700954001)
04/19/2024 - R
04/17/2024 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024041801059001)
07/01/2020 - R
06/29/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020070100311001)
06/10/2020 - R
05/22/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020060900753002)
02/23/2010 - R
09/10/2009 - D
Agreement
(2010020300265001)
05/01/2002 - R Mortgage
(3650008393665)
01/14/2002 - R Agreement
(3160007961816)
01/14/2002 - R Mortgage
(3150007961115)
11/21/1994 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3240004521224)
07/25/1994 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3740004375074)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $41,871
Tax assessor's market value: $10,655,000
Assessed value: $639,300

Assessment History for 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 20 Remsen 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 $12,233,000 $733,980 $199,066 19.843% $39,501 $39,501 +3.67%
2024/25 $9,727,000 $583,620 $189,708 20.085% $38,103 $38,103 0.00%
2023/24 $10,230,000 $613,800 $189,708 20.085% $38,103 $38,103 +0.66%
2022/23 $8,594,000 $515,640 $186,390 20.309% $37,854 $37,854 +7.84%
2021/22 $9,425,000 $565,500 $175,841 19.963% $35,103 $35,103 +0.55%

Permits for 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/31/2026 Alteration
03/31/2026 Alteration
03/02/2026 Alteration
03/02/2026 Alteration
02/27/2026 Alteration
11/05/2025 Alteration
08/20/2025 Alteration
02/26/2025 Alteration
12/20/2024 Alteration
12/20/2024 Alteration
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Brooklyn Heights Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,320,000
5.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,643
-5.4% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Clinton St & Montague St at NW Corner
Station lines R-2-3-4-5
Distance (miles) 0.265
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Emily Warren Roebling School (The) 9 Yes Public K-5 570 0.48
AltSchool Brooklyn Heights NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.09
AltSchool Brooklyn Heights NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.09
Altschool NR No Private K-5 29 0.09
Brookyn Heights Jewish Academy NR No Private K-3 22 0.24

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AltSchool Brooklyn Heights NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.09
St Ann's School NR No Private PK-12 1,095 0.30
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.33
A Fantis School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.46
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women 4 No Public 6-12 440 0.49

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Ann's School NR No Private PK-12 1,095 0.30
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.33
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice 4 No Public 9-12 443 0.49
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women 4 No Public 6-12 440 0.49
Brooklyn Friends School NR No Private PK-12 860 0.54

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Neighbors for 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 20 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
28 Remsen St, Brooklyn 7,000 11/12/1973
1 Grace CT, Brooklyn 46,080 12/21/1970
40 Remsen St, Brooklyn 9,824 06/14/1983
18 Remsen St, Brooklyn 5,575 10/25/2023 $7,400,000
16 Remsen St, Brooklyn 5,830 04/14/2022 $9,995,000
186 Montague St, Brooklyn 19,200 05/06/2015 $14,500,000
14 Remsen St, Brooklyn 4,800 09/03/1992
8 Remsen St, Brooklyn 12,924 05/21/1975
16 Court St, Brooklyn 290,440 10/10/2017 $171,000,000
22 Remsen St, Brooklyn 6,000 05/12/2016 $5,250,000
32 Remsen St, Brooklyn 9,376 06/25/2014 $6,500,000
36 Remsen St, Brooklyn 8,153 07/23/2024
10 Remsen St, Brooklyn 5,160 05/30/2024 $7,650,000
30 Remsen St, Brooklyn 7,115 12/23/1974
44 Remsen St, Brooklyn 5,625 09/13/1984
12 Remsen St, Brooklyn 5,660 02/14/2018
42 Remsen St, Brooklyn 5,348
26 Remsen St, Brooklyn 5,399 06/08/2004 $3,125,000
34 Remsen St, Brooklyn 6,728 07/24/2020 $9,929,948
188 Montague St, Brooklyn 48,050 10/01/2006
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