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185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 185 Rear Spencer St

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

3,000

Sale price

$2,999,999

General information

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Address
Primary address
185 Spencer Street
Alternate address(es)
185 Rear Spencer St
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01763-0022

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
1,890
Building dimensions
21 ft x 30 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Last altered
1991
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
05/19/2025
Sale price
$2,999,999
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,482
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Spencer Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Bedford Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
30 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,000

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
92 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.34 Miles
Closest fire station
0.51 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/19/2025 $2,999,999 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/18/2025 - R
09/08/2025 - D		 Deed
(2025091500957001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XX XXX
06/05/2025 - R
06/03/2025 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025060500369001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/27/2025 - R
05/19/2025 - D		 Mortgage
(2025052000831002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/27/2025 - R
05/19/2025 - D		 Deed
(2025052000831001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
02/10/2025 - R
02/06/2025 - D		 Memorandum of Contract
(2025020600622001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
06/29/2022 - R
06/17/2022 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022062000314001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
06/29/2022 - R
06/16/2022 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022061401033001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/23/2022 - R
06/01/2022 - D		 Mortgage
(2022061401129001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/21/2007 - R
03/20/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2007051100725001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/18/2007 - R
01/04/2007 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007010400949001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 185 Spencer 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
$4,482
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,773,000
Assessed value
$106,380

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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 $1,365,000 $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%
2020/21 $1,533,000 $91,980 $18,802 21.045% $3,957 $3,957 -0.09%
2019/20 $1,250,000 $75,000 $18,711 21.167% $3,961 $3,961 +3.83%
2018/19 $1,544,000 $92,640 $18,234 20.919% $3,814 $3,814 +5.44%
2017/18 $979,000 $58,740 $17,747 20.385% $3,618 $3,618 +135.79%
2016/17 $725,000 $43,500 $7,675 19.991% $1,534 $1,534 +2.48%
Permits

Permit information for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Bedford Ave & Lafayette Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.214
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.21
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.25
P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker 3 No Public PK, K-5 202 0.33
P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker 3 No Public PK, K-5 202 0.33
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 No Public PK, K-8 270 0.34
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.39
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.28
Ohel Elozer NR No Private 9-12 0 0.32
P.S. 368 NR No Public PK, K-12 220 0.47

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Neighbors for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY

223 Spencer St, Brooklyn 406 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 198 Walworth St, Brooklyn 210 Walworth St, Brooklyn 209 Spencer St, Brooklyn 398 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 404 A Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 205 Spencer St, Brooklyn 213 Spencer St, Brooklyn 204 Walworth St, Brooklyn 219 Spencer St, Brooklyn 404 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 215 Spencer St, Brooklyn 217 Spencer St, Brooklyn 400 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 187 Spencer St, Brooklyn 211 Spencer St, Brooklyn 221 Spencer St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 1,890 square feet.

When was 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold and what was the sale price?

185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold on 05/19/2025 for $2,999,999.

What is the assessed value of 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $106,380.

What are the property taxes for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 185 Spencer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $4,482.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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