185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Information
185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 185 Spencer Street |
| Secondary address | 185 Rear Spencer St |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11205 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01763-0022 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | 05/19/2025 |
| Purchase price | $2,999,999 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,482 |
Lot & Building Information for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn
| Lot sqft | 3,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
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| Building sqft | 1,890 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Year last altered | 1991 |
| Frontage(s) | Spencer Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Bedford Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
Area Overview
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.34 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.51 Miles |
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Alternate Addresses
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- 185 Rear Spencer St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
About 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn
185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1901 and has a total of 1,890 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $81,900, the tax amount paid for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is $4,476. For the next year, the tax amount for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is estimated at $4,482.
When was 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold?185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold in 09/08/2025.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
Ownership Information for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn
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Past Sales & Property History for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2025 | $2,999,999 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $4,477 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,482 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,365,000 |
| Assessed value: | $81,900 |
Assessment History for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 185 Spencer 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $1,365,000 | $81,900 | $22,562 | 19.843% | $4,477 | $4,477 | -0.57% |
| 2024/25 | $1,306,000 | $78,360 | $22,419 | 20.085% | $4,503 | $4,503 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,409,000 | $84,540 | $21,150 | 20.085% | $4,248 | $4,248 | +4.83% |
| 2022/23 | $1,153,000 | $69,180 | $19,953 | 20.309% | $4,052 | $4,052 | +7.83% |
| 2021/22 | $1,264,000 | $75,840 | $18,824 | 19.963% | $3,758 | $3,758 | -5.03% |
Permits for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn
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No recorded permits for this property.
Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
Transportation
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| Station lines | G | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.214 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Bedford Av/Willoughby Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B44 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.085 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 155 | 0.09 |
| P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 155 | 0.09 |
| Bnos Square of Williamsburg | NR | No | Private | PK, K-6 | 0 | 0.05 |
| Bnos Square of Williamsburg | NR | No | Private | PK, K-6 | 0 | 0.05 |
| Talmud Torah Dnitra | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 500 | 0.21 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Talmud Torah Dnitra | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 500 | 0.21 |
| Talmud Torah Tashbar | NR | No | Private | PK, K-10 | 0 | 0.25 |
| Talmud Torah Tashbar | NR | No | Private | PK, K-10 | 331 | 0.26 |
| Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-4, 6-8 | 0 | 0.26 |
| Walk In Cove Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.28 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Talmud Torah Dnitra | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 500 | 0.21 |
| Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 515 | 0.22 |
| Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 139 | 0.22 |
| Talmud Torah Tashbar | NR | No | Private | PK, K-10 | 0 | 0.25 |
| Talmud Torah Tashbar | NR | No | Private | PK, K-10 | 331 | 0.26 |
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Neighbors for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 223 Spencer St, Brooklyn | 19,706 | 04/28/2017 | $2,300,000 |
| 406 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn | 9,689 | 03/11/2025 | |
| 198 Walworth St, Brooklyn | 5,192 | 08/06/2012 | |
| 210 Walworth St, Brooklyn | 03/31/2009 | $450,000 | |
| 209 Spencer St, Brooklyn | 24,200 | 02/18/2003 | |
| 398 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn | 1,734 | 03/23/2026 | |
| 404 A Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn | 1,728 | 07/02/1975 | |
| 205 Spencer St, Brooklyn | 9,600 | 12/03/2013 | $595,000 |
| 213 Spencer St, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 08/06/1999 | |
| 204 Walworth St, Brooklyn | 7,500 | 03/31/2009 | $650,000 |
| 219 Spencer St, Brooklyn | 08/25/2025 | $1,050,000 | |
| 404 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn | 1,728 | 01/09/2023 | |
| 215 Spencer St, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 08/03/2017 | $2,300,000 |
| 217 Spencer St, Brooklyn | 2,940 | 12/10/2010 | $675,000 |
| 400 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn | 1,728 | 04/24/2025 | $950,000 |
| 187 Spencer St, Brooklyn | 2,250 | 11/21/2023 | |
| 211 Spencer St, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 04/22/1988 | |
| 221 Spencer St, Brooklyn | 5,766 | 10/09/2013 | $600,000 |