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285 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

285 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 285 Smith Street
Secondary address 366-372 Sackett St
Neighborhood Carroll Gardens
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00429-0009

Sales & Tax Overview for 285 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 02/18/2009
Purchase price $2,000,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $15,355

Lot & Building Information for 285 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,600
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 80 ft
Building class Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) i
Building sqft 3,360
Building dimensions 20 ft x 44 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 285 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 1
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 0.64 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 366-372 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

About 285 Smith Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 285 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) located at 285 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 3,360 square feet and a current price per square foot of $595.

What is the year built & the current market value of 285 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

285 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,209,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 285 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 285 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/18/2009 $2,000,000
03/30/2007 $1,655,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 285 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/21/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025112100178001)
11/10/2020 - R Initial UCC1
(2020110900367002)
11/10/2020 - R UCC3 Termination
(2020110900367001)
10/22/2020 - D
11/18/2020 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2020110900295005)
10/22/2020 - D
11/18/2020 - R
Agreement
(2020110900295004)
10/22/2020 - D
11/18/2020 - R
Mortgage
(2020110900295003)
10/22/2020 - D
11/18/2020 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020110900295002)
10/22/2020 - D
11/18/2020 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2020110900295001)
10/01/2020 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2020092800559001)
02/25/2016 - R Initial UCC1
(2016011400359005)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 285 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $14,218
Estimated property tax: $15,355
Tax assessor's market value: $2,209,000
Assessed value: $994,050

Assessment History for 285 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 $2,209,000 $994,050 $114,303 12.439% $14,218 $14,218 +7.47%
2024/25 $2,072,400 $932,580 $105,836 12.5% $13,230 $13,230 +7.98%
2023/24 $1,727,000 $777,150 $97,998 12.502% $12,252 $12,252 +1.92%
2022/23 $1,439,000 $647,550 $97,998 12.267% $12,021 $12,021 +3.47%
2021/22 $1,151,000 $517,950 $94,957 12.235% $11,618 $11,618 +7.72%

Permits for 285 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/17/2023 Alteration
03/09/2023 Alteration
03/09/2023 Alteration
01/13/2023 Alteration
10/26/2022 Alteration
10/11/2022 Alteration
10/07/2022 Alteration
10/07/2022 Alteration
10/04/2022 Alteration
08/04/2022 Alteration
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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) 0.089
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Bus Routes
Name Smith St/Union St
Line B57
Distance (miles) 0.03

Neighbors for 285 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 285 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
390 Sackett St, Brooklyn 2,904 06/30/1987
297 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,640 09/23/2015
313 Union St, Brooklyn 2,853 07/19/2022
392 Sackett St, Brooklyn 2,904 05/14/2024
287 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,640 03/22/2021 $1,905,000
301 Smith St, Brooklyn 3,600 02/07/1995
294 Smith St, Brooklyn 3,983
382 Sackett St, Brooklyn 3,600 01/26/2022 $3,270,000
388 Sackett St, Brooklyn 2,920 09/29/2025
378 Sackett St, Brooklyn 8,120 06/05/1974
380 Sackett St, Brooklyn 3,360 02/06/2019
295 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,640 01/17/1991
299 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,640 05/13/2021
394 Sackett St, Brooklyn 3,592 01/16/1987
291 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,640 01/17/2017
384 Sackett St, Brooklyn 3,425 12/03/2013 $2,388,000
376 Sackett St, Brooklyn 8,400 06/05/1974
386 Sackett St, Brooklyn 3,045 12/19/2012 $1,302,850
289 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,640 12/19/2018
293 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,640 01/17/2017
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