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252 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

252 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 252 Smith Street
Neighborhood Cobble Hill
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00414-0039

Sales & Tax Overview for 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $13,495

Lot & Building Information for 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,250
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 50 ft
Building class Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) i
Building sqft 2,400
Building dimensions 25 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1900
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.36 Miles
Closest fire station 0.59 Miles

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Other Property Data for 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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About 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 have?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 2,400 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

252 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1900 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,145,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/18/1971 - R Deed
(37130048201637)
           
           
           
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $13,075
Estimated property tax: $13,495
Tax assessor's market value: $1,145,000
Assessed value: $515,250

Assessment History for 252 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 $1,145,000 $515,250 $105,116 12.439% $13,075 $13,075 +7.47%
2024/25 $954,000 $429,300 $97,330 12.5% $12,166 $12,166 +7.98%
2023/24 $795,000 $357,750 $90,124 12.502% $11,267 $11,267 +10.06%
2022/23 $781,000 $351,450 $83,454 12.267% $10,237 $10,237 +0.26%
2021/22 $734,000 $330,300 $83,454 12.235% $10,211 $10,211 +2.94%

Permits for 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/22/2013 Alteration type 3
02/27/2009 Alteration type 2
01/30/2009 Alteration type 2
         
         
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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: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & President St at NW Corner
Station lines F-G
Distance (miles) 0.166
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Bus Routes
Name Smith St/Douglass St
Line B57
Distance (miles) 0.05

Neighbors for 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 252 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
254 Smith St, Brooklyn 3,000 05/18/1971
50 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,040 06/25/2024
58 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,500 01/12/2021
333 DE Graw St, Brooklyn 2,212 04/09/2019
317 Degraw St, Brooklyn 1,963 10/30/2008 $1,300,000
246 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,662 07/06/2016
244 Smith St, Brooklyn 3,033 05/12/1998
56 Douglass St, Brooklyn 2,040 10/02/2024 $2,151,000
54 Douglass St, Brooklyn 1,920 01/10/1992
325 DE Graw St, Brooklyn 4,968 01/15/2015 $5,995,000
323 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,625 12/20/2024
250 Smith St, Brooklyn 6,000 04/12/2007 $1,950,000
52 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,000 10/24/2012
48 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,040 02/06/2009
331 DE Graw St, Brooklyn 3,999 06/26/2018 $6,050,000
327 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,188 02/19/1968
319 DE Graw St, Brooklyn 4,531 05/16/2012 $2,400,000
329 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,800 07/15/1997
315 DE Graw St, Brooklyn 3,500 06/07/2004
46 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,135 05/11/2007
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