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85 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Property report

Also known as: 85 16th St

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Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,350

General information

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Address
Primary address
85 16th Street
ZIP code
11215
Neighborhood
Gowanus
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01046-0065

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
Building sq. ft.
1,350
Building dimensions
15 ft x 30 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Last altered
1998
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,840
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
16 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
15 Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
15 ft x 90 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,350

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
79 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
15
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.70 Miles
Closest fire station
0.45 Miles

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Ownership information for 85 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 85 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/21/2021 - R
01/14/2021 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021011900312001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
08/22/2013 - R
07/26/2013 - D
Agreement
(2013080101735003)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
08/22/2013 - R
07/26/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2013080101735002)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
08/22/2013 - R
05/16/2013 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013080101735001)
XXXX XXXXXXXX XX
04/02/2004 - R
02/17/2004 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004021701128001)
XXXXX XXXXX
03/26/2004 - R
01/30/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004020301986001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
04/05/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3050007594805)
XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/30/1999 - R Mortgage
(3460006919146)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
11/30/1999 - R
10/03/1999 - D
Deed
(3250006919825)
X X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
06/15/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3180006123618)

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 85 16th 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
$3,840
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,665,000
Assessed value
$99,900

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 $1,912,000 $114,720 $18,073 19.843% $4,396 $3,586 +4.04%
2024/25 $1,518,000 $91,080 $17,162 20.085% $4,198 $3,447 +0.35%
2023/24 $1,732,000 $103,920 $17,102 20.085% $4,198 $3,435 -0.03%
2022/23 $1,547,000 $92,820 $16,918 20.309% $4,177 $3,436 +6.34%
2021/22 $1,373,000 $82,380 $16,187 19.963% $3,906 $3,231 -9.96%
2020/21 $1,442,000 $86,520 $17,051 21.045% $3,885 $3,588 +5.84%
2019/20 $1,248,000 $74,880 $16,018 21.167% $3,687 $3,391 +1.57%
2018/19 $1,203,000 $72,180 $15,958 20.919% $3,644 $3,338 +4.51%
2017/18 $1,153,000 $69,180 $15,670 20.385% $3,494 $3,194 +8.29%
2016/17 $856,000 $51,360 $14,756 19.991% $3,260 $2,950 +9.29%

Permit information for 85 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/02/1999 Alteration type 1
08/13/1999 Alteration type 1
12/24/1997 Alteration type 1

*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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & Prospect Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.117

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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 0.15
P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 329 0.15
Avalon Childcare Fifth Avenue NR No Private K-1 83 0.22
Hellenic Classical Charter School 10 No Charter PK, K-8 483 0.29
Hellenic Classical Charter School 10 No Charter PK, K-8 483 0.29
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.29
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.29
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.29
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.29
Maurice Sendak Community School 8 No Public K-5 211 0.41
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hellenic Classical Charter School 10 No Charter PK, K-8 483 0.29
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.29
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.29
St. Thomas Aquinas School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.39
New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts 9 No Public 6-8 530 0.47
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget 6 No Public 6-8 1,024 0.54
P.S. 53 NR No Public K-12 410 0.54
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.58
Ms 51 William Alexander 7 No Public 6-8 1,026 0.59
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 369 0.71
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.29
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.29
Yeshiva Machzikel Hadas NR No Private 12 0 0.49
P.S. 53 NR No Public K-12 410 0.54
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.58
Mesilas Bais Yaakov NR No Private 9-12 260 0.76
Park Slope Collegiate 4 No Public 6-12 577 0.79
John Jay School for Law 3 No Public 9-12 461 0.79
Cyberarts Studio Academy 2 No Public 9-12 298 0.79
Millennium Brooklyn High School 10 No Public 9-12 721 0.79

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 85 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The development at 85 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 85 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

85 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 1,350 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 85 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

85 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is currently assessed at $99,900.

What are the property taxes for 85 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The property taxes for 85 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 total $3,839.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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