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161 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Property Information

161 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 161 21st Street
Neighborhood Greenwood Heights
Zip code 11232
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00639-0046

Sales & Tax Overview for 161 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 02/18/2004
Purchase price $330,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $23,957

Lot & Building Information for 161 21st Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,500
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Building class Fireproof Warehouse (E1) i
Building sqft 7,500
Building dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1980
Year last altered 2006
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 161 21st Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 4

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.41 Miles
Closest fire station 0.63 Miles

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Other Property Data for 161 21st Street, Brooklyn

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About 161 21st Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 161 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 have?

This Fireproof Warehouse (E1) located at 161 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 has a total of 7,500 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 161 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232?

161 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 was built in 1980 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $900,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 4 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 161 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 161 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/18/2004 $330,000

Title Documents for 161 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/07/2023 - D
07/12/2023 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023070700260001)
08/29/2013 - D
10/01/2013 - R
Mortgage
(2013092400626001)
06/24/2013 - D
08/27/2013 - R
Deed
(2013081301148001)
02/18/2004 - D
04/06/2004 - R
Deed
(2004022400736003)
07/30/1969 - R Deed
(36930035100038)
09/02/1966 - R Deed
(36630023500332)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 161 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $17,989
Estimated property tax: $23,957
Tax assessor's market value: $900,000
Assessed value: $405,000
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 161 21st Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 161 21st 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
2025/26 $900,000 $405,000 $165,829 10.848% $42,548 $17,989 +27.98%
2024/25 $971,000 $436,950 $130,608 10.762% $41,901 $14,056 +51.10%
2023/24 $904,000 $406,800 $87,826 10.592% $40,133 $9,303 +71.08%
2022/23 $885,000 $398,250 $51,075 10.646% $39,820 $5,437 +12.34%
2021/22 $698,000 $314,100 $45,000 10.755% $33,781 $4,840 -27.59%

Permits for 161 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/15/2006 Alteration type 3
03/10/2006 Alteration type 1
02/14/2006 Alteration type 2
         
         
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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: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & Prospect Ave at SW Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.204
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Bus Routes
Name 3 Av/20 St
Line B37
Distance (miles) 0.102

Neighbors for 161 21st Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 161 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
151 21st St, Brooklyn 2,500 04/05/2004 $218,500
139 21st St, Brooklyn 3,250 09/01/2011
137 21st St, Brooklyn 4,560 05/08/2017 $1,770,000
135 21st St, Brooklyn 2,040 09/15/2005 $640,000
160 20th St, Brooklyn 3,360 09/22/2023 $1,270,000
141 21st St, Brooklyn 2,500 06/30/2004
143 21st St, Brooklyn 5,000 06/30/2004
163 21st St, Brooklyn 2,500 04/17/2012 $600,000
686 4th Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 07/16/2009 $600,000
150 20th St, Brooklyn 30,687 07/18/2016
157 21st St, Brooklyn 5,000 11/27/2018
146 20th St, Brooklyn 3,750 08/02/2004
144 20th St, Brooklyn 3,750 05/20/2010
682 4th Ave, Brooklyn 1,080 01/09/1998
149 21st St, Brooklyn 5,000 09/30/2025
165 21st St, Brooklyn 2,500 04/17/2012 $150,000
684 4th Ave, Brooklyn 2,150 08/19/2008
159 21st St, Brooklyn 2,500 03/25/2015
147 21st St, Brooklyn 1,500 06/30/2004
148 20th St, Brooklyn 2,612 12/28/2011
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