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197 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 - Property report

Also known as: 197 Amity St

Property image for 197 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

Address

Primary address

197 Amity Street

ZIP code

11201

Neighborhood

Cobble Hill

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00292-0039

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

3,040

Building dimensions

20 ft x 36 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$17,097

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Amity Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Court Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

99 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

95 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.47 Miles

Closest fire station

0.34 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 197 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 197 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/22/2025 - R 09/12/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025091900642001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/06/2017 - R 04/04/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017040600650001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
12/16/2016 - R 08/28/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016121300362001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
12/16/2016 - R 08/28/2015 - D	Agreement (2016121300362002)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
06/06/2013 - R 04/15/2013 - D	Agreement (2013050900264003)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX
06/06/2013 - R 04/15/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013050900264002)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX
06/06/2013 - R 03/22/2013 - D	Subordination of Mortgage (2013050900264004)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX	XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
06/06/2013 - R 03/19/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2013050900264001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX	XXXX
11/15/2005 - R 10/27/2005 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2005110300177001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/03/2005 - R 10/17/2005 - D	Mortgage (2005102600481003)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 197 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$17,097

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$4,508,000

Assessed value

$270,480

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$3,924,000	$235,440	$84,742	19.843%	$16,815	$16,815	+6.47%
2024/25	$4,617,000	$277,020	$78,633	20.085%	$16,063	$15,793	+5.87%
2023/24	$5,287,000	$317,220	$74,272	20.085%	$15,199	$14,918	+4.42%
2022/23	$5,238,000	$314,280	$70,342	20.309%	$14,582	$14,286	+1.71%
2021/22	$4,044,000	$242,640	$70,362	19.963%	$14,334	$14,046	-3.56%
2020/21	$4,903,000	$294,180	$69,208	21.045%	$14,862	$14,565	+5.46%
2019/20	$4,201,000	$252,060	$65,244	21.167%	$14,107	$13,810	+7.17%
2018/19	$5,478,000	$328,680	$61,600	20.919%	$13,192	$12,886	+8.31%
2017/18	$4,740,000	$284,400	$58,365	20.385%	$12,197	$11,898	+2.11%
2016/17	$4,406,000	$264,360	$58,285	19.991%	$11,962	$11,652	+4.05%

Permits

Permit information for 197 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/22/1996	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Smith St & Bergen St at NW Corner

Station lines

F-G

Distance (miles)

0.203

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Zipporiah Mills	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	610	0.30
Zipporiah Mills	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	610	0.30
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	260	0.07
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	260	0.07
A Fantis School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.16
A Fantis School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.16
Success Academy Cobble Hill	9	No	Charter	K-4	401	0.26
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	721	0.26
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	721	0.26
The Sterling School	NR	No	Private	3-6	22	0.27

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	260	0.07
Mary McDowell Friends School	NR	No	Private	6-10	290	0.11
A Fantis School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.16
School For International Studies	5	No	Public	6-12	782	0.26
Packer Collegiate Institute	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,024	0.27
Brooklyn Friends School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	860	0.41
Brooklyn Prospect Charter-Downtown	7	No	Charter	K-8	704	0.48
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women	4	No	Public	6-12	440	0.49
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School	NR	No	Public	K-12	487	0.53

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Mary McDowell Friends School	NR	No	Private	6-10	290	0.11
Brooklyn Frontiers High School	3	No	Public	9-12	145	0.24
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School	8	No	Public	9-12	331	0.26
School For International Studies	5	No	Public	6-12	782	0.26
Packer Collegiate Institute	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,024	0.27
Cobble Hill School of American Studies	1	No	Public	9-12	316	0.30
Brooklyn Friends School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	860	0.41
New Dawn Charter High School	2	No	Charter	9-12	233	0.43
St Ann's School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,095	0.46
Fusion Academy Brk: Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	6-12	57	0.48

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 197 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

The development at 197 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 197 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

197 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 has a total of 3,040 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 197 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

197 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is currently assessed at $270,480.

What are the property taxes for 197 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

The property taxes for 197 Amity Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 total $17,097.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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