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197 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Property Information

197 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 197 Congress Street
Neighborhood Cobble Hill
Zip code 11201
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00297-0046

Sales & Tax Overview for 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,498

Lot & Building Information for 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,250
Lot dimensions 12.5 ft x 100 ft
Building class City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sqft 1,620
Building dimensions 12.5 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Frontage(s) Congress Street (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.40 Miles
Closest fire station 0.34 Miles

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About 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

197 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was built in 1899 and has a total of 1,620 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $226,560, the tax amount paid for 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is $7,310. For the next year, the tax amount for 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is estimated at $7,498.

When was 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 last sold?

197 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was last sold in 06/06/1977.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/19/2025 - D
09/02/2025 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025082600640001)
08/21/2015 - D
09/01/2015 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015082500674001)
08/03/2015 - D
07/08/2016 - R
Mortgage
(2015081200515001)
08/26/2014 - D
10/08/2014 - R
Release of Estate Tax Lien
(2014092200338001)
06/03/2005 - D
07/20/2005 - R
Mortgage
(2005071700078001)
06/06/1977 - R Deed
(37730092301812)
03/03/1977 - R Deed
(37730090501164)
04/02/1975 - R Mortgage
(37530077101768)
04/02/1975 - R Deed
(37530077101766)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,311
Estimated property tax: $7,498
Tax assessor's market value: $3,776,000
Assessed value: $226,560
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 197 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 $3,776,000 $226,560 $36,843 19.843% $7,593 $7,311 +4.67%
2024/25 $3,070,000 $184,200 $34,776 20.085% $7,254 $6,985 +5.39%
2023/24 $3,229,000 $193,740 $32,996 20.085% $6,908 $6,627 -0.92%
2022/23 $3,068,000 $184,080 $32,936 20.309% $6,985 $6,689 +7.28%
2021/22 $2,490,000 $149,400 $31,234 19.963% $6,523 $6,235 -2.79%

Permits for 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/03/2025 Alteration
         
         
         
         
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Cobble Hill Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,090,000
-3.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,248
-15.9% 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 Smith St & Bergen St at SW Corner
Station lines F-G
Distance (miles) 0.235
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Bus Routes
Name Court St/Amity St
Line B57
Distance (miles) 0.074

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 0.35
Zipporiah Mills 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 610 0.35
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.10
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.10
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan 9 No Public PK, K-5 721 0.20

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.10
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.12
A Fantis School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.22
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.23
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.32

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.12
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.23
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.23
Cobble Hill School of American Studies 1 No Public 9-12 316 0.31
Brooklyn Frontiers High School 3 No Public 9-12 145 0.31

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Neighbors for 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 197 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
233 Clinton St, Brooklyn 2,320 08/17/2004 $1,620,000
69 Columbia St, Brooklyn 7,480 07/09/2011 $2,000,000
76 Congress St, Brooklyn 14,676 10/27/2020 $4,000,000
213 Congress St, Brooklyn 4,120 04/24/2024 $7,060,703
195 Congress St, Brooklyn 4,000 08/31/2021 $8,500,000
207 Congress St, Brooklyn 4,900 09/08/2000
63 Columbia St, Brooklyn 18,746 01/30/2015 $3,400,000
217 Congress St, Brooklyn 3,498 03/25/1999
193 Congress St, Brooklyn 1,500 08/31/2021 $3,100,000
71 Columbia St, Brooklyn 9,275 05/22/1990
78 Congress St, Brooklyn 5,628 06/15/1989
82 Congress St, Brooklyn 2,553 12/31/2016
209 Congress St, Brooklyn 3,300 01/29/2026
205 Congress St, Brooklyn 3,368 08/29/2017 $4,350,000
199 Congress St, Brooklyn 1,620 07/21/1995
201 Congress St, Brooklyn 2,880 08/14/1979
203 Congress St, Brooklyn 3,000 06/13/2003 $1,300,000
211 Congress St, Brooklyn 4,458 10/17/2008 $2,300,000
215 Congress St, Brooklyn 2,900 09/21/1995
73 Columbia St, Brooklyn 5,603 01/07/2019 $2,200,000
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