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179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 179 Columbia St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

2001

Lot sq. ft.

1,537

Sale price

$3,200,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
179 Columbia Street
ZIP code
11231
Neighborhood
Columbia Street Waterfront District
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00319-0004

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,173
Building dimensions
19.83 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
2001
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
1
Sales
Sale date
09/28/2005
Sale price
$3,200,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$12,529
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Columbia Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Degraw Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19.1 ft x 77.6 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,537

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
98 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
98 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
15
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.14 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/28/2005 $3,200,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/25/2024 - R
04/17/2024 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2024042400907001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/14/2005 - R
09/28/2005 - D		 Deed
(2005100501218001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
11/07/2003 - R Termination of Assign of L&R
(2003091300013004)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/07/2003 - R
08/08/2003 - D		 Agreement
(2003091300013003)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
11/07/2003 - R
08/08/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003091300013002)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
11/07/2003 - R
08/08/2003 - D		 Agreement
(2003091300013001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/27/2003 - R
07/10/2002 - D		 Agreement
(2003010601430001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/21/2001 - R Mortgage
(3890007705789)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/21/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3790007705479)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
12/07/2000 - R
10/19/2000 - D		 Deed
(3880007437588)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 179 Columbia 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
$12,529
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,735,000
Assessed value
$284,100

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $3,601,000 $216,060 $59,567 19.843% $11,820 $11,820 +4.72%
2024/25 $2,844,000 $170,640 $56,196 20.085% $11,287 $11,287 +6.00%
2023/24 $3,489,000 $209,340 $53,016 20.085% $10,648 $10,648 -1.10%
2022/23 $3,823,000 $229,380 $53,016 20.309% $10,767 $10,767 +2.50%
2021/22 $2,952,000 $177,120 $52,616 19.963% $10,504 $10,504 +0.55%
2020/21 $3,579,000 $214,740 $49,639 21.045% $10,447 $10,447 +5.39%
2019/20 $2,846,000 $170,760 $46,830 21.167% $9,913 $9,913 +7.25%
2018/19 $3,054,000 $183,240 $44,180 20.919% $9,242 $9,242 +2.62%
2017/18 $3,435,000 $206,100 $44,180 20.385% $9,006 $9,006 +2.75%
2016/17 $2,754,000 $165,240 $43,847 19.991% $8,765 $8,765 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/22/2003 New building
03/01/2002 New building
03/06/2001 Alteration type 3
03/06/2001 Alteration type 3
01/10/2001 New building

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Violations

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Smith St & President St at NW Corner
Station lines
F-G
Distance (miles)
0.518
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 721 0.23
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 721 0.23
Pache Montessori NR No Private PK-K 122 0.37
Pache Montessori NR No Private PK-K 122 0.37
Success Academy Cobble Hill 9 No Charter K-4 401 0.44
Brookyn Heights Jewish Academy NR No Private K-3 22 0.44
Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The) 7 No Public PK, K-5 649 0.45
Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The) 7 No Public PK, K-5 649 0.45
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.51
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.51
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.44
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.45
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.50
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.51
Hannah Senesh Community Day School NR No Private K-8 231 0.55
Summit Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 203 0.59
A Fantis School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.64
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.68
Pave Academy Charter School 5 No Charter K-8 473 0.69
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women 4 No Public 6-12 440 0.93
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.44
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.44
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.45
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.50
Cobble Hill School of American Studies 1 No Public 9-12 316 0.59
Summit Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 203 0.59
New Dawn Charter High School 2 No Charter 9-12 233 0.64
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.68
Brooklyn Frontiers High School 3 No Public 9-12 145 0.73
St Ann's School NR No Private PK-12 1,095 0.83

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Neighbors for 179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY

165 Columbia St, Brooklyn 184 Columbia St, Brooklyn 182 Columbia St, Brooklyn 164 Columbia St, Brooklyn 169 Columbia St, Brooklyn 153 Columbia St, Brooklyn 151 Columbia St, Brooklyn 166 Columbia St, Brooklyn 159 A Columbia St, Brooklyn 168 Columbia St, Brooklyn 160 Columbia St, Brooklyn 167 Columbia St, Brooklyn 155 Columbia St, Brooklyn 170 Columbia St, Brooklyn 159 Columbia St, Brooklyn 162 Columbia St, Brooklyn 157 Columbia St, Brooklyn 83-85 Degraw St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The development at 179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 2001.

What is the total square footage of 179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 3,173 square feet.

When was 179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the sale price?

179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold on 09/28/2005 for $3,200,000.

What is the assessed value of 179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $284,100.

What are the property taxes for 179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The property taxes for 179 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 total $12,528.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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