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237 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

237 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 237 Smith Street
Secondary address 237-239 Smith St
Neighborhood Cobble Hill
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00409-0002

Sales & Tax Overview for 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/29/2015
Purchase price $435,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $24,590

Lot & Building Information for 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,400
Lot dimensions 40 ft x 60 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) i
Building sqft 7,020
Building dimensions 40 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 2003
Year last altered 2018
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Zoning & Use for 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.40 Miles
Closest fire station 0.54 Miles

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Other Property Data for 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 237-239 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

About 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 7,020 square feet and a current price per square foot of $61.

What is the year built & the current market value of 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

237 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 2003 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $6,091,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/29/2015 $435,000
02/06/2003 $425,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/12/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025031200481001)
04/21/2020 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2020040900621001)
09/03/2015 - R UCC3 Termination
(2015080900049007)
09/03/2015 - R Initial UCC1
(2015080900049005)
07/29/2015 - D
09/03/2015 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2015080900049006)
07/29/2015 - D
09/03/2015 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2015080900049004)
07/29/2015 - D
09/03/2015 - R
Agreement
(2015080900049003)
07/29/2015 - D
09/03/2015 - R
Mortgage
(2015080900049002)
07/29/2015 - D
09/03/2015 - R
Deed
(2015080900049001)
03/23/2015 - D
04/07/2015 - R
Deed
(2015032700578001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $23,596
Estimated property tax: $24,590
Tax assessor's market value: $6,091,000
Assessed value: $365,460

Assessment History for 237 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 $6,091,000 $365,460 $118,914 19.843% $23,596 $23,596 +0.82%
2024/25 $5,672,000 $340,320 $116,531 20.085% $23,405 $23,405 +52.23%
2023/24 $3,997,000 $239,820 $76,550 20.085% $15,375 $15,375 +0.03%
2022/23 $3,138,000 $188,280 $75,686 20.309% $15,371 $15,371 +4.36%
2021/22 $2,866,000 $171,960 $73,780 19.963% $14,729 $14,729 +0.55%

Permits for 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/18/2018 Alteration
04/12/2018 Alteration type 1
04/12/2018 Alteration type 1
04/12/2018 Alteration
03/01/2005 New building
12/23/2004 New building
10/30/2003 New building
09/09/2003 New building
07/17/2003 Alteration type 3
06/20/2003 New building
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% 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 & Warren St at NE Corner
Station lines F-G
Distance (miles) 0.139
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Bus Routes
Name Smith St/Douglass St
Line B57
Distance (miles) 0.011

Neighbors for 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 237 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
13 Douglass St, Brooklyn 2,572 10/12/2011 $1,305,000
15 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,168 02/28/1992
23 Douglass St, Brooklyn 2,393 05/27/1993
231 Smith St, Brooklyn 7,500 04/27/2016
72 Butler St, Brooklyn 2,200 12/10/2021 $1,699,500
11 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,200 04/08/2024
233 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,880 08/24/2000
225 Smith St, Brooklyn 4,240 05/28/2009
25 Douglass St, Brooklyn 2,160 03/06/1986
27 Douglass St, Brooklyn 2,872 12/08/1980
235 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,880 09/20/2004
227 Smith St, Brooklyn 1,750 06/16/2004
17 Douglass St, Brooklyn 4,467 01/11/2024 $2,800,000
229 Smith St, Brooklyn 6,000 04/16/2003
31 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,500 01/02/2003
76 Butler St, Brooklyn 5,000 05/22/2001
74 Butler St, Brooklyn 5,000 12/24/2012
78 Butler St, Brooklyn 4,200 10/03/2000
9 Douglass St, Brooklyn 2,880 12/14/2022
29 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,120 03/08/1995
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