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254 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

254 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 254 Smith Street
Secondary address 339 Degraw St
Neighborhood Cobble Hill
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00414-0041

Sales & Tax Overview for 254 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $20,104

Lot & Building Information for 254 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,250
Lot dimensions 30 ft x 75 ft
Property type Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4)
Building sqft 3,000
Building dimensions 28 ft x 27 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1900
Year last altered 2021
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 254 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.36 Miles
Closest fire station 0.60 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 339 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
  • 254-260 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

About 254 Smith Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 254 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 have?

This Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) located at 254 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 3,000 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 254 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

254 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1900 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $878,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 254 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 254 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 254 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/18/1971 - R Deed
(37130048201633)
           
           
           
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 254 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $18,814
Estimated property tax: $20,104
Tax assessor's market value: $878,000
Assessed value: $395,100

Assessment History for 254 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 $878,000 $395,100 $151,252 12.439% $18,814 $18,814 +12.54%
2024/25 $751,000 $337,950 $133,745 12.5% $16,718 $16,718 +6.91%
2023/24 $1,450,000 $652,500 $125,083 12.502% $15,638 $15,638 +5.49%
2022/23 $1,425,000 $641,250 $120,847 12.267% $14,824 $14,824 +8.29%
2021/22 $1,340,000 $603,000 $111,895 12.235% $13,690 $13,690 +7.40%

Permits for 254 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/22/2013 Alteration type 3
05/07/2013 Alteration type 2
09/29/2009 Alteration type 1
01/30/2009 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: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & President St at NW Corner
Station lines F-G
Distance (miles) 0.156
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Neighbors for 254 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 254 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
50 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,040 06/25/2024
58 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,500 01/12/2021
333 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,212 04/09/2019
317 Degraw St, Brooklyn 1,963 10/30/2008 $1,300,000
313 Degraw St, Brooklyn 4,000 07/21/2021 $4,300,000
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
252 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,400 05/18/1971
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 Degraw St, Brooklyn 3,500 03/24/2026
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