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161 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Property Information

161 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 161 Smith Street
Neighborhood Boerum Hill
Zip code 11201
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00385-0003

Sales & Tax Overview for 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $9,896

Lot & Building Information for 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,500
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Property type Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 3,143
Building dimensions 25 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.51 Miles
Closest fire station 0.40 Miles

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About 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 has a total of 3,143 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

161 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $4,004,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/14/2012 - R
12/06/2012 - D
Deed
(2012120501291001)
11/14/2012 - R
10/18/2012 - D
Deed
(2012101801167001)
08/22/1990 - R Deed
(3840001562784)
08/22/1990 - R Power of Attorney
(3830001562783)
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $9,896
Estimated property tax: $9,896
Tax assessor's market value: $4,004,000
Assessed value: $240,240

Assessment History for 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $4,004,000 $240,240 $49,873 19.843% $9,896 $9,896 -0.45%
2024/25 $3,732,000 $223,920 $49,496 20.085% $9,941 $9,941 +6.00%
2023/24 $3,298,000 $197,880 $46,696 20.085% $9,379 $9,379 +4.83%
2022/23 $2,589,000 $155,340 $44,053 20.309% $8,947 $8,947 +7.83%
2021/22 $2,462,000 $147,720 $41,561 19.963% $8,297 $8,297 -5.14%

Permits for 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/21/2025 Alteration
08/25/2014 Alteration type 2
07/11/2014 Alteration type 2
11/29/2012 Alteration type 2
10/21/1997 Alteration type 2
10/15/1997 Alteration type 2
10/15/1997 Alteration type 2
09/24/1997 Alteration type 2
03/12/1997 Alteration type 2
11/15/1996 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & Bergen St at SE Corner
Station lines F-G
Distance (miles) 0.027
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Neighbors for 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 161 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
155 Smith St, Brooklyn 9,200 03/30/2023 $2,950,000
84 Bergen St, Brooklyn 09/04/2025 $1,600,000
15 Wyckoff St, Brooklyn 26,084 06/25/2019 $14,500,000
159 Smith St, Brooklyn 9,371 04/30/2009 $1,200,000
56 Bergen St, Brooklyn 5,442
25 Wyckoff St, Brooklyn 2,760 12/12/2003
90 Bergen St, Brooklyn 3,840 07/31/1997
165 Smith St, Brooklyn 8,650 04/20/2009
9 Wyckoff St, Brooklyn 2,808 02/03/2026
151 Smith St, Brooklyn 3,920 08/09/2024 $3,600,000
149 Smith St, Brooklyn 3,960 01/26/2025
88 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,880 01/04/2017 $2,673,000
62 Bergen St, Brooklyn 3,500
157 Smith St, Brooklyn 10,900 03/13/2026 $4,000,000
86 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,304 04/09/2025 $4,800,000
92 Bergen St, Brooklyn 3,990 07/24/2017 $5,850,000
44 Bergen St, Brooklyn 12,800
189 Court St, Brooklyn 3,117 08/07/2012 $1,205,000
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