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178 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Property report

Also known as: 178 Rear 12th St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$1,435,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
178 12th Street
Alternate address(es)
178 Rear 12th St
ZIP code
11215
Neighborhood
Gowanus
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01027-0020

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,514
Building dimensions
20 ft x 31.4 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Last altered
2016
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/08/2014
Sale price
$1,435,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,818
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
12 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
3 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
90 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
15
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.86 Miles
Closest fire station
0.29 Miles

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Ownership information for 178 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 178 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/08/2014 $1,435,000 XXXXX, XXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X
06/02/2006 $690,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/27/2021 - R
04/09/2021 - D
Agreement
(2021042301041003)
XXXXX XXX XXXX
05/27/2021 - R
04/09/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021042301041002)
XXXXX XXX XXXX
05/27/2021 - R
01/27/2021 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021042301041001)
XXXXXXXX X X XXXX
08/19/2014 - R
08/05/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014080500169001)
XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX
07/24/2014 - R
07/08/2014 - D
Mortgage
(2014071500240002)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX
07/24/2014 - R
07/08/2014 - D
Deed
(2014071500240001)
XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXX
06/05/2007 - R
05/21/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007052400079001)
XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
06/22/2007 - R
05/04/2007 - D
Agreement
(2007051400811002)
XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/22/2007 - R
05/04/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007051400811001)
XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/20/2006 - R
10/09/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006070301246002)
XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 178 12th 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
$5,818
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,632,000
Assessed value
$157,920

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 $3,022,000 $181,320 $27,723 19.843% $5,501 $5,501 +4.72%
2024/25 $2,849,000 $170,940 $26,154 20.085% $5,253 $5,253 +3.39%
2023/24 $2,518,000 $151,080 $25,296 20.085% $5,081 $5,081 +2.39%
2022/23 $2,061,000 $123,660 $24,434 20.309% $4,962 $4,962 +1.73%
2021/22 $1,916,000 $114,960 $24,434 19.963% $4,878 $4,878 -3.59%
2020/21 $1,938,000 $116,280 $24,042 21.045% $5,060 $5,060 +58.88%
2019/20 $1,781,000 $106,860 $15,045 21.167% $3,185 $3,185 +18.29%
2018/19 $2,066,000 $123,960 $12,870 20.919% $2,998 $2,692 +8.77%
2017/18 $1,598,000 $95,880 $12,142 20.385% $2,775 $2,475 +2.65%
2016/17 $1,184,000 $71,040 $12,062 19.991% $2,721 $2,411 +5.35%

Permit information for 178 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/28/2018 Alteration
07/19/2016 Alteration type 1
07/06/2006 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Gowanus residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,180,000

-12.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,256

-0.6% Y-o-Y

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

Property location map
Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & 10th St at NW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.133

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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 0.11
P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 329 0.11
St. Thomas Aquinas School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.23
St. Thomas Aquinas School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.23
Maurice Sendak Community School 8 No Public K-5 211 0.25
Avalon Childcare Fifth Avenue NR No Private K-1 83 0.26
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.41
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.41
Hellenic Classical Charter School 10 No Charter PK, K-8 483 0.42
Hellenic Classical Charter School 10 No Charter PK, K-8 483 0.42
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 0.23
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.41
Hellenic Classical Charter School 10 No Charter PK, K-8 483 0.42
Ms 51 William Alexander 7 No Public 6-8 1,026 0.44
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.45
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.45
New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts 9 No Public 6-8 530 0.57
P.S. 372 The Children S School NR No Public PK, K-8 436 0.62
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 369 0.63
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget 6 No Public 6-8 1,024 0.63
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.41
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.45
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.45
Yeshiva Machzikel Hadas NR No Private 12 0 0.61
P.S. 53 NR No Public K-12 410 0.63
Park Slope Collegiate 4 No Public 6-12 577 0.68
John Jay School for Law 3 No Public 9-12 461 0.68
Millennium Brooklyn High School 10 No Public 9-12 721 0.68
Cyberarts Studio Academy 2 No Public 9-12 298 0.68
St Saviour High School NR No Private 9-12 400 0.78

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 178 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The development at 178 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 178 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

178 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 2,514 square feet.

When was 178 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 last sold and what was the sale price?

178 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was last sold on 07/08/2014 for $1,435,000.

What is the assessed value of 178 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

178 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is currently assessed at $157,920.

What are the property taxes for 178 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The property taxes for 178 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 total $5,818.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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