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296 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY Property Information

296 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY Property Information

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Address

Primary address 296 Smith Street
Secondary address 298-300 Smith St
Neighborhood Carroll Gardens
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00428-0038

Sales & Tax Overview for 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,600
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 80 ft
Property type Old Law Tenement (C4)
Building sqft 5,040
Building dimensions 54 ft x 20 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 4
Structure type Retail with other use
Building material Masonry
Year built 1910
Year last altered 1985
Frontage Smith Street (narrow)
Union Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Court Street
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 5
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.35 Miles
Closest fire station 0.61 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 298-300 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
  • 353 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

About 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY?

296 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY was built in 1910 and has a total of 5,040 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,610,100, the tax amount paid for 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY is $22,387.

When was 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY last sold?

296 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY was last sold in 12/22/2000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s) and 2 commercial spaces.

Ownership Information for 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/25/2007 - R
06/26/2007 - D
Initial UCC1
(2007071601639002)
07/25/2007 - R
06/26/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007071601639001)
08/17/2006 - R
09/29/2005 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006061300982003)
08/17/2006 - R
09/29/2005 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2006061300982002)
04/29/2005 - R
04/06/2005 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2005041800225004)
04/29/2005 - R
04/06/2005 - D
Initial UCC1
(2005041800225003)
04/29/2005 - R
04/06/2005 - D
Initial UCC1
(2005041800225002)
04/29/2005 - R
04/06/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005041800225001)
08/17/2006 - R
08/23/2002 - D
Assignment of Assignment of Leases & Rents
(2006061300982001)
06/04/2003 - R
08/23/2002 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2003041401381001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $22,388
Tax assessor's market value: $3,578,000
Assessed value: $1,610,100

Assessment History for 296 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 $3,053,000 $1,373,850 $166,655 12.439% $20,730 $20,730 +7.44%
2024/25 $3,108,000 $1,398,600 $154,357 12.5% $19,295 $19,295 -0.02%
2023/24 $2,590,000 $1,165,500 $154,357 12.502% $19,298 $19,298 +5.21%
2022/23 $2,158,000 $971,100 $149,521 12.267% $18,342 $18,342 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,726,000 $776,700 $138,447 12.235% $16,939 $16,939 +7.71%

Permits for 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/10/2013 Sign
01/04/2013 Sign
12/19/2012 Sign
12/06/2012 Sign
10/18/2012 Sign
10/09/2012 Sign
09/27/2012 Sign
08/30/2012 Sign
08/16/2012 Sign
08/09/2012 Sign
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Carroll Gardens Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$2,425,000
35.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,811
9.6% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & President St at NW Corner
Station lines F-G
Distance (miles) 0.057
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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 0.17
P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 452 0.17
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 No Public PK, K-5 751 0.14
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 No Public PK, K-5 751 0.14
Hannah Senesh Community Day School NR No Private K-8 231 0.18

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hannah Senesh Community Day School NR No Private K-8 231 0.18
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.22
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.39
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.42
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.43

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Dawn Charter High School 2 No Charter 9-12 233 0.21
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.22
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.22
Cobble Hill School of American Studies 1 No Public 9-12 316 0.26
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.39

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Neighbors for 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 296 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
282 Smith St, Brooklyn 4,800 12/18/1998
356 Sackett St, Brooklyn 4,400 09/16/2020 $4,800,000
344 Sackett St, Brooklyn 2,800 03/30/1987
337 Union St, Brooklyn 3,080 08/14/2023 $10
284 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,040 04/28/2021
319 Union St, Brooklyn 3,660 10/15/2014
349 Union St, Brooklyn 3,360 10/04/1999
290 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,280 02/27/2025
288 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,280 04/14/2023 $2,500,000
286 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,280 03/14/2026
354 Sackett St, Brooklyn 3,784 04/01/2017
347 Union St, Brooklyn 3,360 05/19/1980
327 Union St, Brooklyn 2,025 11/04/2024 $2,615,000
352 Sackett St, Brooklyn 2,720 06/05/1998
342 Sackett St, Brooklyn 1,632 03/26/2002
329 Union St, Brooklyn 18,773 12/17/2018
335 Union St, Brooklyn 3,600 12/19/2012
325 Union St, Brooklyn 2,025 01/04/2017 $1,825,000
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