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53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 53 Douglass Street
Neighborhood Cobble Hill
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00408-0045

Sales & Tax Overview for 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 03/07/2007
Purchase price $960,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $9,724

Lot & Building Information for 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,667
Lot dimensions 16.67 ft x 100 ft
Building class Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3)
Building sqft 3,766
Building dimensions 16.67 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1899
Year last altered 2008
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Zoning & Use for 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Office sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.37 Miles
Closest fire station 0.56 Miles

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About 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 have?

This Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3) located at 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 3,766 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1899 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,830,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/07/2007 $960,000

Title Documents for 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/01/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025062400571004)
06/06/2025 - D
07/01/2025 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2025062400571005)
06/06/2025 - D
07/01/2025 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2025062400571003)
06/06/2025 - D
07/01/2025 - R
Agreement
(2025062400571002)
06/06/2025 - D
07/01/2025 - R
Mortgage
(2025062400571001)
11/17/2022 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2022111500788001)
09/18/2017 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2017091400698001)
04/03/2015 - D
04/20/2015 - R
Agreement
(2015040700352001)
01/11/2008 - D
02/04/2008 - R
Initial UCC1
(2008012301279004)
01/11/2008 - D
02/04/2008 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2008012301279003)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $8,546
Estimated property tax: $9,724
Tax assessor's market value: $1,830,000
Assessed value: $823,500
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 53 Douglass 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 $1,830,000 $823,500 $68,701 12.439% $11,294 $8,546 -0.49%
2024/25 $1,991,000 $895,950 $68,701 12.5% $11,350 $8,588 +4.26%
2023/24 $1,848,000 $831,600 $65,885 12.502% $11,000 $8,237 +13.10%
2022/23 $1,613,000 $725,850 $59,368 12.267% $9,993 $7,283 +11.59%
2021/22 $1,290,000 $580,500 $53,335 12.235% $9,229 $6,526 +11.42%

Permits for 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/17/2012 Sign
09/22/2009 Sign
05/10/2007 Alteration type 1
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & Warren St at NW Corner
Station lines F-G
Distance (miles) 0.138
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Bus Routes
Name Smith St/Douglass St
Line B57
Distance (miles) 0.027

Neighbors for 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 53 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
39 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,063 04/19/1978
37 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,500 10/27/2006 $2,250,000
230 Smith St, Brooklyn 4,000 03/17/1998
56 Butler St, Brooklyn 3,452 09/13/2021 $3,600,000
54 Butler St, Brooklyn 4,700 04/21/2021
52 Butler St, Brooklyn 3,800 08/02/1988
49 Douglass St, Brooklyn 6,080 12/21/2012 $2,925,000
222 Smith St, Brooklyn 1,500 01/26/2016
33 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,500 07/31/2012
60 Butler St, Brooklyn 3,475 11/21/2017 $1,990,000
43 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,425 05/31/2024 $5,100,000
228 Smith St, Brooklyn 4,000 09/07/2007
45 Douglass St, Brooklyn 4,626 03/21/2022 $2,500,000
35 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,500 09/03/2025 $4,150,000
47 Douglass St, Brooklyn 4,969 02/20/2013
232 Smith St, Brooklyn 15,000 08/31/2023 $5,050,000
50 Butler St, Brooklyn 3,800 10/04/1996
51 Douglass St, Brooklyn 2,240 08/02/2022 $3,100,000
41 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,500 05/22/1998
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