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20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Property Information

20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 20 Schermerhorn Street
Neighborhood Downtown Brooklyn
Zip code 11201
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00270-0036

Sales & Tax Overview for 20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $61,501

Lot & Building Information for 20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,071
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 82.83 ft
Property type Four Families (C3)
Building sqft 3,050
Building dimensions 25 ft x 46 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Row apartment
Building material Stone
Year built 1847
Year last altered 1985
Frontage Schermerhorn Street (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 4
Residential sqft

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School district 15
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.58 Miles
Closest fire station 0.24 Miles

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About 20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn

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

20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was built in 1847 and has a total of 3,050 square feet.

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

Assessed at $569,250, the tax amount paid for 20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is $56,946. For the next year, the tax amount for 20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is estimated at $61,501.

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

20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was last sold in 10/28/2016.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/17/2016 - R
10/28/2016 - D
Deed
(2016111000961001)
11/23/2010 - R
10/25/2010 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010102500086001)
09/29/2000 - R Agreement
(3340007352034)
09/29/2000 - R Mortgage
(3110007350811)
09/25/2000 - R Initial UCC1
(3280007344528)
03/23/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3050006524105)
09/23/1998 - R Mortgage
(3310006247531)
09/23/1998 - R Deed
(3120006247412)
09/23/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3690006283369)
06/27/1996 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3220005234822)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $56,946
Estimated property tax: $61,501
Tax assessor's market value: $1,265,000
Assessed value: $569,250

Assessment History for 20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 20 Schermerhorn 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 $1,265,000 $569,250 $457,804 12.439% $56,946 $56,946 +2.12%
2024/25 $1,054,000 $474,300 $446,105 12.5% $55,763 $55,763 +0.55%
2023/24 $1,250,000 $562,500 $443,611 12.502% $55,460 $55,460 +10.07%
2022/23 $1,562,000 $702,900 $410,752 12.267% $50,387 $50,387 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,838,000 $827,100 $380,327 12.235% $46,533 $46,533 +7.72%

Permits for 20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Downtown Brooklyn Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,072,163
-8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,512
8% 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 Court St & Joralemon St at SW Corner
Station lines R-2-3-4-5
Distance (miles) 0.136
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Zipporiah Mills 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 610 0.38
Zipporiah Mills 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 610 0.38
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.10
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.10
A Fantis School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.10
A Fantis School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.22
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.26
St Ann's School NR No Private PK-12 1,095 0.29

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.10
Brooklyn Frontiers High School 3 No Public 9-12 145 0.22
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.26
St Ann's School NR No Private PK-12 1,095 0.29
Brooklyn Friends School NR No Private PK-12 860 0.30

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Neighbors for 20 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn

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

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
32 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 4,176 09/19/1978
36 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 3,361 04/28/2025 $6,650,000
151 Clinton St, Brooklyn 3,360 07/03/2018 $5,500,000
24 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 4,474 09/09/2016 $6,600,000
10 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 5,000 02/25/2010 $4,059,000
22 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 4,000 12/12/2024 $5,300,000
30 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 4,500 12/30/1986
161 Clinton St, Brooklyn 3,780 04/24/1992
28 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 4,376 08/18/2021
34 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 3,344 08/01/2018
157 Clinton St, Brooklyn 3,392 02/01/1966
159 Clinton St, Brooklyn 3,780 02/09/2022 $6,245,159
26 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 5,500 07/10/2023
153 Clinton St, Brooklyn 3,466 12/31/2022 $5,449,102
155 Clinton St, Brooklyn 3,024 12/11/2023
38 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 3,590 05/09/2022 $3,830,000
40 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 4,275 05/11/2021 $3,100,000
18 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 3,280 12/02/2003 $98,000
14 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 4,488 10/31/2022 $4,100,000
12 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 4,680 09/06/2005
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