| Primary address | 196 12th Street |
| Neighborhood | Gowanus |
| Zip code | 11215 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01027-0028 |
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| Purchase date | 08/25/2016 |
| Purchase price | $1,550,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,918 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,800 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
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| Building sqft | 1,691 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Year last altered | 2016 |
| Frontage | 12 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 4 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 6 |
| Closest police station | 0.86 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.28 Miles |
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196 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1899 and has a total of 1,691 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 196 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $134,760, the tax amount paid for 196 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is $6,626. For the next year, the tax amount for 196 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is estimated at $6,918.
When was 196 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 last sold and what was the last sale price?196 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was last sold in 08/25/2016 for $1,550,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2016 | $1,550,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 196 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $6,626 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,918 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,246,000 |
| Assessed value: | $134,760 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 196 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 | $2,246,000 | $134,760 | $33,394 | 19.843% | $6,626 | $6,626 | +41.28% |
| 2024/25 | $2,031,000 | $121,860 | $32,034 | 20.085% | $6,434 | $4,690 | +6.72% |
| 2023/24 | $2,012,000 | $120,720 | $30,564 | 20.085% | $6,139 | $4,395 | -0.55% |
| 2022/23 | $1,647,000 | $98,820 | $30,347 | 20.309% | $6,163 | $4,420 | +8.94% |
| 2021/22 | $1,759,000 | $105,540 | $29,057 | 19.963% | $5,801 | $4,057 | -30.73% |
The complete history of permits filed for 196 12th Street, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 6 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 329 | 0.09 |
| P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 329 | 0.09 |
| St. Thomas Aquinas School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.22 |
| St. Thomas Aquinas School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.22 |
| Avalon Childcare Fifth Avenue | NR | No | Private | K-1 | 83 | 0.23 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas Aquinas School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.22 |
| Hellenic Classical Charter School | 10 | No | Charter | PK, K-8 | 483 | 0.40 |
| Al-Madinah School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 790 | 0.42 |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 1,026 | 0.42 |
| AL-Noor School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 630 | 0.45 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Madinah School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 790 | 0.42 |
| 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 | 0.60 |
| P.S. 53 | NR | No | Public | K-12 | 410 | 0.61 |
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Here are the neighbors for 196 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202 12th St, Brooklyn | 2,160 | 10/17/2003 | $630,000 |
| 195 13th St, Brooklyn | 900 | 11/18/2011 | $720,000 |
| 172 12th St, Brooklyn | 2,052 | 11/21/1995 | |
| 198 12th St, Brooklyn | 1,096 | 03/31/1999 | |
| 170 12th St, Brooklyn | 1,620 | 12/27/2014 | |
| 200 12th St, Brooklyn | 2,040 | 06/01/2001 | |
| 188 12th St, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 01/28/1974 | |
| 197 13th St, Brooklyn | 1,671 | 05/06/2024 | $2,300,000 |
| 186 12th St, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 08/08/2017 | |
| 174 12th St, Brooklyn | 1,716 | 02/08/2023 | |
| 193 13th St, Brooklyn | 4,626 | 01/07/2020 | $1,785,000 |
| 189 13th St, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 08/29/2025 | $1,670,000 |
| 192 12th St, Brooklyn | 1,650 | 03/08/1972 | |
| 190 12th St, Brooklyn | 1,650 | 05/05/1988 | |
| 180 12th St, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 08/15/2025 | $2,425,000 |
| 176 12th St, Brooklyn | 4,995 | 09/11/2025 | $315,000 |
| 512 4th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 03/03/2003 | $43,556 |
| 191 13th St, Brooklyn | 1,164 | 01/14/2026 | $1,695,000 |
| 178 12th St, Brooklyn | 2,514 | 07/08/2014 | $1,435,000 |
