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47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 47 Douglass St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$1,555,678

General information

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Address
Primary address
47 Douglass Street
ZIP code
11231
Neighborhood
Cobble Hill
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00408-0049

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
4,969
Building dimensions
25 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1915
Last altered
2013
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
03/09/2011
Sale price
$1,555,678
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$15,991
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)
Douglass Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Baltic Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

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

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Units for 47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY

Unit Sale date Sale price
Unit 3 10/26/2006
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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/09/2011 $1,555,678 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX XX-XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXX X X XXX XXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/21/2013 - R
02/20/2013 - D		 Deed
(2013030501079001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/21/2013 - R
02/19/2013 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2013030501079002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/27/2011 - R
06/22/2011 - D		 Discharge of Tax Lien
(2011071500610001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/27/2011 - R
05/13/2011 - D		 Discharge of Tax Lien
(2011060600097001)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
07/12/2011 - R
05/13/2011 - D		 Discharge of Tax Lien
(2011053100594001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX
04/19/2011 - R
03/09/2011 - D		 Deed
(2011031400400001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/25/2009 - R
08/18/2009 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2009082400683001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/15/2008 - R
06/26/2008 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2008071100556001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
05/17/1993 - R
04/30/1993 - D		 Deed
(3620001772462)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XX
04/21/1983 - R
04/20/1983 - D		 Deed
(3310000956031)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 47 Douglass 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
$15,991
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$8,015,000
Assessed value
$480,900

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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 $7,563,000 $453,780 $76,995 19.843% $15,278 $15,278 +3.30%
2024/25 $5,974,000 $358,440 $73,638 20.085% $14,790 $14,790 +30.22%
2023/24 $5,283,000 $316,980 $56,548 20.085% $11,358 $11,358 -0.02%
2022/23 $4,324,000 $259,440 $55,937 20.309% $11,360 $11,360 +7.54%
2021/22 $4,020,000 $241,200 $52,916 19.963% $10,564 $10,564 +0.55%
2020/21 $4,067,000 $244,020 $49,921 21.045% $10,506 $10,506 +5.33%
2019/20 $3,827,000 $229,620 $47,123 21.167% $9,975 $9,975 +1.19%
2018/19 $3,673,000 $220,380 $47,123 20.919% $9,858 $9,858 +3.74%
2017/18 $3,440,000 $206,400 $46,614 20.385% $9,502 $9,502 +15.39%
2016/17 $3,333,000 $199,980 $41,192 19.991% $8,235 $8,235 +32.01%
Permits

Permit information for 47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/20/2025 Alteration
03/06/2016 Alteration type 2
01/30/2014 Alteration type 3
08/13/2013 Alteration type 1
09/06/2011 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
11/20/2025 I
04/09/2024 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Smith St & Warren St at NW Corner
Station lines
F-G
Distance (miles)
0.14
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 452 0.27
P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 452 0.27
Success Academy Cobble Hill 9 No Charter K-4 401 0.08
Pache Montessori NR No Private PK-K 122 0.12
Pache Montessori NR No Private PK-K 122 0.12
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.27
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.27
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 No Public PK, K-5 751 0.28
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 No Public PK, K-5 751 0.28
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan 9 No Public PK, K-5 721 0.32
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 0.08
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.23
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.27
Hannah Senesh Community Day School NR No Private K-8 231 0.33
A Fantis School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.45
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School NR No Public K-12 487 0.55
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.57
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.58
P.S. 372 The Children S School NR No Public PK, K-8 436 0.65
The Math And Science Exploratory School 7 No Public 6-8 522 0.68
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.08
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.08
Cobble Hill School of American Studies 1 No Public 9-12 316 0.13
New Dawn Charter High School 2 No Charter 9-12 233 0.16
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.23
Brooklyn Frontiers High School 3 No Public 9-12 145 0.46
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School NR No Public K-12 487 0.55
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.57
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.59
Brooklyn Friends School NR No Private PK-12 860 0.67

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Neighbors for 47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY

39 Douglass St, Brooklyn 37 Douglass St, Brooklyn 53 Douglass St, Brooklyn 230 Smith St, Brooklyn 56 Butler St, Brooklyn 49 Douglass St, Brooklyn 222 Smith St, Brooklyn 33 Douglass St, Brooklyn 60 Butler St, Brooklyn 43 Douglass St, Brooklyn 27 Douglass St, Brooklyn 228 Smith St, Brooklyn 45 Douglass St, Brooklyn 35 Douglass St, Brooklyn 31 Douglass St, Brooklyn 232 Smith St, Brooklyn 41 Douglass St, Brooklyn 29 Douglass St, Brooklyn 51 Douglass St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10006, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 10279, New York City, NY 10280, New York City, NY 10282, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The development at 47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 4,969 square feet.

When was 47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the sale price?

47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold on 03/09/2011 for $1,555,678.

What is the assessed value of 47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $480,900.

What are the property taxes for 47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The property taxes for 47 Douglass Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 total $15,991.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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