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126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 - Property report

Also known as: 126 Congress St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

1,206

Sale price

$4,302,106

General information

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Address
Primary address
126 Congress Street
ZIP code
11201
Neighborhood
Cobble Hill
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00300-0010

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
3,467
Building dimensions
25 ft x 34.67 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1930
Last altered
2012
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Sales
Sale date
02/20/2015
Sale price
$4,302,106
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$21,659
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Congress Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 48 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,206

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
15
Community district
6

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Ownership

Ownership information for 126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/20/2015 $4,302,106 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/23/2017 - R
10/11/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017102300997001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
11/09/2016 - R
10/25/2016 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016102700480001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX
10/20/2016 - R
10/12/2016 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2016102000544002)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
10/20/2016 - R
10/07/2016 - D		 Agreement
(2016102000544004)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
10/20/2016 - R
10/07/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016102000544003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
10/20/2016 - R
09/09/2016 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2016102000544001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
03/06/2015 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2015030300330001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/15/2015 - R
02/20/2015 - D		 Mortgage
(2015030300257003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX X X
04/15/2015 - R
02/20/2015 - D		 Mortgage
(2015030300257002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX X X
04/15/2015 - R
02/20/2015 - D		 Deed
(2015030300257001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$21,659
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$6,447,000
Assessed value
$386,820

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $5,974,000 $358,440 $102,974 19.843% $20,433 $20,433 -1.20%
2024/25 $5,711,000 $342,660 $102,974 20.085% $20,682 $20,682 +0.75%
2023/24 $5,881,000 $352,860 $102,204 20.085% $20,528 $20,528 +4.83%
2022/23 $5,422,000 $325,320 $96,419 20.309% $19,582 $19,582 +7.83%
2021/22 $5,136,000 $308,160 $90,961 19.963% $18,159 $18,159 +0.55%
2020/21 $5,271,000 $316,260 $85,812 21.045% $18,059 $18,059 -0.58%
2019/20 $4,960,000 $297,600 $85,812 21.167% $18,164 $18,164 +1.19%
2018/19 $4,026,000 $241,560 $85,812 20.919% $17,951 $17,951 +5.84%
2017/18 $2,552,000 $153,120 $83,204 20.385% $16,961 $16,961 +8.09%
2016/17 $1,890,000 $113,400 $78,495 19.991% $15,692 $15,692 +53.56%
Permits

Permit information for 126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/12/2013 Alteration type 2
07/10/2013 Alteration type 1
07/10/2013 Alteration type 1
07/02/2012 Alteration type 1
07/02/2003 Alteration type 1

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Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Smith St & Warren St at NW Corner
Station lines
F-G
Distance (miles)
0.414
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 721 0.14
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 721 0.14
Brookyn Heights Jewish Academy NR No Private K-3 22 0.18
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.29
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.29
Pache Montessori NR No Private PK-K 122 0.35
Pache Montessori NR No Private PK-K 122 0.35
Success Academy Cobble Hill 9 No Charter K-4 401 0.35
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.29
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.30
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.35
A Fantis School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.37
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.40
AltSchool Brooklyn Heights NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.45
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women 4 No Public 6-12 440 0.65
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.68
Brooklyn Prospect Charter-Downtown 7 No Charter K-8 704 0.70
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.30
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.35
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.35
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.40
Cobble Hill School of American Studies 1 No Public 9-12 316 0.47
Brooklyn Frontiers High School 3 No Public 9-12 145 0.47
St Ann's School NR No Private PK-12 1,095 0.54
New Dawn Charter High School 2 No Charter 9-12 233 0.57
Brooklyn Friends School NR No Private PK-12 860 0.60
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women 4 No Public 6-12 440 0.65

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Neighbors for 126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY

749 49th St, Brooklyn 342 53rd St, Brooklyn 819 41st St, Brooklyn 17 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 110 Congress St, Brooklyn 75 Columbia St, Brooklyn 143 Bergen St, Brooklyn 769 57th St, Brooklyn 297 Hicks St, Brooklyn 45 Water St, Brooklyn 765 43rd St, Brooklyn 24 Remsen St, Brooklyn 102 Gold St, Brooklyn 116 Montague St, Brooklyn 145 Sackett St, Brooklyn 95 Dikeman St, Brooklyn 55 Water St, Brooklyn 180 19th St, Brooklyn 392 Dean St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

The development at 126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 has a total of 3,467 square feet.

When was 126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 last sold and what was the sale price?

126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was last sold on 02/20/2015 for $4,302,106.

What is the assessed value of 126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is currently assessed at $386,820.

What are the property taxes for 126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

The property taxes for 126 Congress Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 total $21,659.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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