527 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information
527 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 527 Smith Street |
| Secondary address | 215-239 Centre St |
| Neighborhood | Gowanus |
| Zip code | 11231 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 00480-0001 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | 12/28/2012 |
| Purchase price | $3,361,092 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $64,876 |
Lot & Building Information for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn
| Lot sqft | 54,440 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Other Miscellaneous (Z9)
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| Building sqft | 13,167 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 3 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Miscellaneous other |
| Building material | Fireproof steel |
| Year built | 1966 |
| Frontage(s) | Centre Street (narrow) Gowanus Canal Shoreline (narrow) Smith Street (narrow) 2000 CB Boundary (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 9 Street Bridge |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
Zoning & Use for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn
| Zoning | Register |
| Commercial units | 1 |
Area Overview
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 6 |
| Closest police station | 0.68 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.10 Miles |
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Other Property Data for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn
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Alternate Addresses
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- 215-239 Centre St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
- 527-537 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
- 537 Rear Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
About 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn
527 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1966 and has a total of 13,167 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $615,600, the tax amount paid for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is $62,982. For the next year, the tax amount for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is estimated at $64,876.
When was 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the last sale price?527 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold in 12/28/2012 for $3,361,092.
Ownership Information for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn
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Past Sales & Property History for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn
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Title Documents for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $62,982 |
| Estimated property tax: | $64,876 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,368,000 |
| Assessed value: | $615,600 |
Assessment History for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $1,368,000 | $615,600 | $580,590 | 10.848% | $62,982 | $62,982 | -1.18% |
| 2024/25 | $1,328,000 | $597,600 | $592,200 | 10.762% | $63,733 | $63,733 | +3.73% |
| 2023/24 | $1,289,000 | $580,050 | $580,050 | 10.592% | $61,439 | $61,439 | +2.51% |
| 2022/23 | $1,251,000 | $562,950 | $562,950 | 10.646% | $59,932 | $59,932 | +1.92% |
| 2021/22 | $1,215,000 | $546,750 | $546,750 | 10.755% | $58,803 | $58,803 | -13.47% |
Permits for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn
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Gowanus Residential Market Stats
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | 0.2,AE (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 1 (See more on map) |
Transportation
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| Closest station | Smith St & 9th St at NE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distance (miles) | 0.08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Garnet St/Smith St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B61 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.052 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 329 | 0.56 |
| P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 329 | 0.56 |
| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 369 | 0.21 |
| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 369 | 0.21 |
| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.21 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 369 | 0.21 |
| International School of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.21 |
| Pave Academy Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-8 | 473 | 0.38 |
| Hannah Senesh Community Day School | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 231 | 0.43 |
| Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie | 6 | No | Public | 6-12 | 671 | 0.47 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie | 6 | No | Public | 6-12 | 671 | 0.47 |
| Al-Madinah School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 790 | 0.49 |
| Summit Academy Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 203 | 0.49 |
| BASIS Independent Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 907 | 0.60 |
| AL-Noor School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 630 | 0.75 |
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Neighbors for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 527 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 201 Centre St, Brooklyn | 1,040 | 01/03/1994 | |
| 508 Smith St, Brooklyn | 8,800 | 04/21/2020 | |
| 357 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn | 3,654 | 05/20/1977 | |
| 577 Court St, Brooklyn | 10,000 | 06/30/1999 | |
| 378 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn | 2,380 | 06/30/1999 | |
| 500 Smith St, Brooklyn | 4,800 | 09/10/2020 | $2,500,000 |
| 561 Court St, Brooklyn | 20,300 | 01/16/2014 | $6,400,000 |
| 36 Garnet St, Brooklyn | 5,250 | 01/23/1995 | |
| 32 Garnet St, Brooklyn | 5,000 | 07/26/2024 | $2,700,000 |
| 183 Lorraine St, Brooklyn | 225,260 | 09/20/2004 | $10,000,000 |
| 563-569 Court St, Brooklyn | 10,000 | 06/30/1999 | |
| 195 Centre St, Brooklyn | 10,000 | 04/02/1986 | |
| 34 Garnet St, Brooklyn | 5,000 | 02/27/2020 | |
| 543 Smith St, Brooklyn | 4,890 | ||
| 382 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn | 4,000 | 03/19/2001 | |
| 375 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn | 1,750 | 09/29/2016 | |
| 203 Centre St, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 01/16/1996 | |
| 551 Smith St, Brooklyn | 500 | 02/26/2016 | $1,451,680 |
| 205 Centre St, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 03/04/2005 | $680,000 |
| 504 Smith St, Brooklyn | 7,600 | 11/07/1996 |