| Primary address | 169 Congress Street |
| Neighborhood | Cobble Hill |
| Zip code | 11201 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 00296-0036 |
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| Purchase date | 06/01/2022 |
| Purchase price | $10,800,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $38,078 |
| Lot sqft | 2,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | City Residence One Family (A4) |
| Building sqft | 5,000 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Status | Register |
| Status date | Register |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Year last altered | 2024 |
| Frontage(s) | Congress Street (wide) |
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 6 |
| Closest police station | 0.38 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.30 Miles |
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169 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was built in 1899 and has a total of 5,000 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 169 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $578,460, the tax amount paid for 169 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is $37,570. For the next year, the tax amount for 169 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is estimated at $38,078.
When was 169 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 last sold and what was the last sale price?169 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was last sold in 06/01/2022 for $10,800,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 169 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $37,571 |
| Estimated property tax: | $38,078 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $9,641,000 |
| Assessed value: | $578,460 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 169 Congress 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 | $9,641,000 | $578,460 | $189,341 | 19.843% | $37,571 | $37,571 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $9,217,000 | $553,020 | $178,624 | 20.085% | $35,877 | $35,877 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $9,428,000 | $565,680 | $168,514 | 20.085% | $33,846 | $33,846 | -1.10% |
| 2022/23 | $9,379,000 | $562,740 | $168,514 | 20.309% | $34,224 | $34,224 | +7.20% |
| 2021/22 | $7,241,000 | $434,460 | $159,914 | 19.963% | $31,924 | $31,924 | -3.86% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Atlantic Av/Clinton St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.138 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zipporiah Mills | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 610 | 0.42 |
| Zipporiah Mills | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 610 | 0.42 |
| P.S. 29 John M Harrigan | 9 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 721 | 0.16 |
| P.S. 29 John M Harrigan | 9 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 721 | 0.16 |
| Brooklyn Heights Montessori School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 260 | 0.18 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn Heights Montessori School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 260 | 0.18 |
| Mary McDowell Friends School | NR | No | Private | 6-10 | 290 | 0.20 |
| A Fantis School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.27 |
| School For International Studies | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 782 | 0.28 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,024 | 0.33 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Mary McDowell Friends School | NR | No | Private | 6-10 | 290 | 0.20 |
| Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School | 8 | No | Public | 9-12 | 331 | 0.28 |
| School For International Studies | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 782 | 0.28 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,024 | 0.33 |
| Brooklyn Frontiers High School | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 145 | 0.37 |
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Here are the neighbors for 169 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 Congress St, Brooklyn | 4,500 | 02/06/2008 | |
| 244 Clinton St, Brooklyn | 4,000 | 07/07/1980 | |
| 167 Congress St, Brooklyn | 6,250 | 07/13/2022 | |
| 157 Congress St, Brooklyn | 6,000 | 07/01/1999 | |
| 173 Congress St, Brooklyn | 3,750 | 05/06/1985 | |
| 161 Congress St, Brooklyn | 2,880 | 09/19/1989 | |
| 151 Congress St, Brooklyn | 4,620 | 01/19/1978 | |
| 175 Congress St, Brooklyn | 6,250 | 05/03/2017 | $3,900,000 |
| 183 Congress St, Brooklyn | 4,613 | 08/02/2005 | $2,050,000 |
| 163 Congress St, Brooklyn | 2,880 | 10/01/1992 | |
| 149 Congress St, Brooklyn | 4,150 | 03/27/2023 | |
| 238 Clinton St, Brooklyn | 8,170 | ||
| 165 Congress St, Brooklyn | 6,250 | 07/13/2022 | |
| 159 Congress St, Brooklyn | 3,775 | 08/27/2021 | $3,950,000 |
| 155 Congress St, Brooklyn | 4,854 | 12/18/1986 | |
| 179 Congress St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 08/07/2001 | |
| 181 Congress St, Brooklyn | 4,500 | 07/12/2005 | |
| 147 Congress St, Brooklyn | 2,826 | 07/12/2022 | $4,975,000 |
| 171 Congress St, Brooklyn | 6,250 | 11/02/2011 | $2,775,000 |
| 246 Clinton St, Brooklyn | 4,072 | 04/16/2025 | $7,500,000 |
