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189 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

189 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 189 12th Street
Secondary address 189 Garage 12th St
Neighborhood Gowanus
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01021-0065

Sales & Tax Overview for 189 12th Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 189 12th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,500
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sqft 1,680
Building dimensions 18 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Composition
Basement type Full
Garage type Detached, frame garage
Year built 1899
Frontage 12 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street 3 Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 189 12th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.89 Miles
Closest fire station 0.26 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 189 Garage 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

About 189 12th Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 189 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

189 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1899 and has a total of 1,680 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 189 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $91,980, the tax amount paid for 189 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is $4,691.

When was 189 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 last sold?

189 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was last sold in 12/11/1996.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 189 12th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 189 12th Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 189 12th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/28/2023 - R
11/21/2023 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023112700520001)
03/07/2014 - R
01/17/2014 - D
Agreement
(2014011401402003)
03/07/2014 - R
01/17/2014 - D
Mortgage
(2014011401402002)
03/07/2014 - R
01/15/2014 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2014011401402001)
02/29/2008 - R
02/19/2008 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008021901033001)
01/28/2008 - R
01/15/2008 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008011601608001)
01/23/2008 - R
12/31/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2008011701125001)
05/01/2001 - R Mortgage
(3490007630149)
03/29/2001 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3540007582754)
02/09/2000 - R Mortgage
(3130007063113)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 189 12th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $4,691
Tax assessor's market value: $1,533,000
Assessed value: $91,980
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 189 12th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 189 12th 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 $1,745,000 $104,700 $26,349 19.843% $5,510 $5,228 +4.61%
2024/25 $1,845,000 $110,700 $24,885 20.085% $5,267 $4,998 +1.27%
2023/24 $1,874,000 $112,440 $24,573 20.085% $5,217 $4,935 +5.46%
2022/23 $1,534,000 $92,040 $23,044 20.309% $4,977 $4,680 +8.01%
2021/22 $1,682,000 $100,920 $21,703 19.963% $4,620 $4,333 -5.25%

Permits for 189 12th Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Gowanus Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,150,000
-10.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,352
11.7% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% 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 4th Ave & 10th St at NW Corner
Station lines F
Distance (miles) 0.108
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 329 0.13
P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 329 0.13
St. Thomas Aquinas School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.20
St. Thomas Aquinas School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.20
Maurice Sendak Community School 8 No Public K-5 211 0.22

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Thomas Aquinas School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.20
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.38
Ms 51 William Alexander 7 No Public 6-8 1,026 0.41
Hellenic Classical Charter School 10 No Charter PK, K-8 483 0.44
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.48

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.38
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.48
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.48
Yeshiva Machzikel Hadas NR No Private 12 0 0.64
P.S. 53 NR No Public K-12 410 0.65

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Neighbors for 189 12th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 189 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
183 12th St, Brooklyn 3,168 09/18/2012
181 12th St, Brooklyn 5,880 09/04/2013 $3,100,000
177 12th St, Brooklyn 3,624 05/13/2014
173 12th St, Brooklyn 3,096 05/16/2023 $2,750,000
227 12th St, Brooklyn 5,365 12/19/1984
207 12th St, Brooklyn 6,212 04/15/2005 $825,000
179 12th St, Brooklyn 4,400 07/30/1979
201 12th St, Brooklyn 1,728 10/29/2021 $1,825,000
185 12th St, Brooklyn 3,520 12/04/2015 $2,450,000
191 12th St, Brooklyn 1,936 04/04/2024 $1,915,000
193 12th St, Brooklyn 1,936 06/02/2006 $955,000
171 12th St, Brooklyn 1,892 06/21/2005 $855,000
167 12th St, Brooklyn 2,448 10/08/1992
195 12th St, Brooklyn 1,944 12/08/2023 $1,700,000
197 12th St, Brooklyn 1,944 05/13/2011 $920,000
199 12th St, Brooklyn 1,944 09/22/2010 $870,000
203 A 12th St, Brooklyn 1,728 01/07/2001
169 12th St, Brooklyn 2,568 01/03/2008 $985,000
203 12th St, Brooklyn 1,728 04/12/2024 $2,375,000
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