| Primary address | 161 Congress Street |
| Neighborhood | Cobble Hill |
| Zip code | 11201 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 00296-0040 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $11,799 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,667 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
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| Building sqft | 2,880 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 4 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage | Congress Street (wide) |
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 6 |
| Closest police station | 0.37 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.29 Miles |
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161 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,880 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 161 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $265,140, the tax amount paid for 161 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is $11,648. For the next year, the tax amount for 161 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is estimated at $11,799.
When was 161 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 last sold?161 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was last sold in 09/19/1989.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 161 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: | $11,648 |
| Estimated property tax: | $11,799 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $4,419,000 |
| Assessed value: | $265,140 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 161 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $4,419,000 | $265,140 | $58,702 | 19.843% | $11,930 | $11,648 | +9.40% |
| 2024/25 | $5,199,000 | $311,940 | $53,013 | 20.085% | $11,399 | $10,648 | +6.14% |
| 2023/24 | $5,557,000 | $333,420 | $49,946 | 20.085% | $10,795 | $10,032 | -1.40% |
| 2022/23 | $5,033,000 | $301,980 | $50,096 | 20.309% | $10,915 | $10,174 | +7.63% |
| 2021/22 | $3,886,000 | $233,160 | $47,355 | 19.963% | $10,128 | $9,453 | -4.07% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zipporiah Mills | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 610 | 0.44 |
| Zipporiah Mills | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 610 | 0.44 |
| 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 |
| Brookyn Heights Jewish Academy | NR | No | Private | K-3 | 22 | 0.19 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Heights Montessori School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 260 | 0.19 |
| Mary McDowell Friends School | NR | No | Private | 6-10 | 290 | 0.21 |
| A Fantis School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.28 |
| School For International Studies | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 782 | 0.29 |
| 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 | 0.21 |
| Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School | 8 | No | Public | 9-12 | 331 | 0.29 |
| School For International Studies | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 782 | 0.29 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,024 | 0.33 |
| Brooklyn Frontiers High School | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 145 | 0.38 |
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Here are the neighbors for 161 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229 Clinton St, Brooklyn | 5,000 | 02/27/2015 | $5,516,280 |
| 177 Congress St, Brooklyn | 4,500 | 02/06/2008 | |
| 157 Congress St, Brooklyn | 6,000 | 07/01/1999 | |
| 167 Congress St, Brooklyn | 6,250 | 07/13/2022 | |
| 173 Congress St, Brooklyn | 3,750 | 05/06/1985 | |
| 151 Congress St, Brooklyn | 4,620 | 01/19/1978 | |
| 235 Clinton St, Brooklyn | 4,624 | 04/10/2024 | |
| 169 Congress St, Brooklyn | 5,000 | 06/01/2022 | $10,800,000 |
| 175 Congress St, Brooklyn | 6,250 | 05/03/2017 | $3,900,000 |
| 149 Congress St, Brooklyn | 4,150 | 03/27/2023 | |
| 163 Congress St, Brooklyn | 2,880 | 10/01/1992 | |
| 159 Congress St, Brooklyn | 3,775 | 08/27/2021 | $3,950,000 |
| 155 Congress St, Brooklyn | 4,854 | 12/18/1986 | |
| 231 Clinton St, Brooklyn | 6,250 | 02/02/2018 | |
| 165 Congress St, Brooklyn | 6,250 | 07/13/2022 | |
| 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 |
| 233 A Clinton St, Brooklyn | 2,320 | 09/26/2025 | |
| 171 Congress St, Brooklyn | 6,250 | 11/02/2011 | $2,775,000 |
