| Primary address | 178 Penn Street |
| Neighborhood | Williamsburg |
| Zip code | 11211 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 02219-0013 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $10,698 |
| Lot sqft | 2,017 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 3,312 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 4 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Combination |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1931 |
| Year last altered | 2004 |
| Frontage(s) | Penn Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Marcy Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 14 |
| Community district | 1 |
| Closest police station | 0.91 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.32 Miles |
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178 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1931 and has a total of 3,312 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 178 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $150,060, the tax amount paid for 178 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $10,698. For the next year, the tax amount for 178 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is estimated at $10,698.
When was 178 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold?178 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold in 06/07/1967.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 178 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $10,698 |
| Estimated property tax: | $10,698 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,501,000 |
| Assessed value: | $150,060 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 178 Penn 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 | $2,501,000 | $150,060 | $53,914 | 19.843% | $10,698 | $10,698 | -0.46% |
| 2024/25 | $2,516,000 | $150,960 | $53,508 | 20.085% | $10,747 | $10,747 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $2,224,000 | $133,440 | $50,480 | 20.085% | $10,139 | $10,139 | +4.83% |
| 2022/23 | $1,820,000 | $109,200 | $47,623 | 20.309% | $9,672 | $9,672 | +7.84% |
| 2021/22 | $1,908,000 | $114,480 | $44,928 | 19.963% | $8,969 | $8,969 | -1.86% |
The complete history of permits filed for 178 Penn 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: | 5 (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.293 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distance (miles) | 0.056 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 390 | 0.17 |
| P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 390 | 0.17 |
| Bnei Shimon Yisroel | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 456 | 0.08 |
| Bnei Shimon Yisroel | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 456 | 0.08 |
| Bnos Square of Williamsburg | NR | No | Private | PK-11 | 511 | 0.08 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bnei Shimon Yisroel | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 456 | 0.08 |
| Bnos Square of Williamsburg | NR | No | Private | PK-11 | 511 | 0.08 |
| Tiferes Bnos / Cong Ahavaz Shulem Nadverna | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 403 | 0.08 |
| Talmud Torah Toldos Yakov Yosef | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 332 | 0.12 |
| Mosdos Chasidei Square | NR | No | Private | PK-11 | 297 | 0.12 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bnei Shimon Yisroel | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 456 | 0.08 |
| Bnos Square of Williamsburg | NR | No | Private | PK-11 | 511 | 0.08 |
| Tiferes Bnos / Cong Ahavaz Shulem Nadverna | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 403 | 0.08 |
| Keren Hatorah | NR | No | Private | 9-11 | 0 | 0.09 |
| Talmud Torah Toldos Yakov Yosef | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 332 | 0.12 |
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Here are the neighbors for 178 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 Penn St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 04/30/2003 | |
| 169 Lee Ave, Brooklyn | 3,320 | 09/27/2019 | |
| 192 Penn St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 02/01/2010 | |
| 188 Penn St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 10/15/2018 | $2,300,000 |
| 173 A Lee Ave, Brooklyn | 1,944 | 06/26/2005 | |
| 186 Penn St, Brooklyn | 2,542 | 06/27/2019 | |
| 190 Penn St, Brooklyn | 4,440 | 05/01/2006 | $500,000 |
| 194 Penn St, Brooklyn | 5,520 | 12/05/2024 | |
| 180 Penn St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 02/27/2025 | |
| 184 Penn St, Brooklyn | 4,840 | 12/30/2024 | $10 |
| 176 Penn St, Brooklyn | 4,260 | 12/07/2022 | |
| 196 Penn St, Brooklyn | 3,736 | 04/09/2003 | |
| 161 Lee Ave, Brooklyn | 3,800 | 06/12/1998 | |
| 171 Lee Ave, Brooklyn | 1,920 | 07/20/2021 | |
| 175 Lee Ave, Brooklyn | 1,920 | 11/20/2005 | |
| 198 Penn St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 01/20/2015 | $10 |
| 163 Lee Ave, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 10/28/1981 | |
| 165 Lee Ave, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 10/10/1986 | |
| 167 Lee Ave, Brooklyn | 2,900 | 09/14/2023 | $990,000 |
| 173 Lee Ave, Brooklyn | 1,944 | 11/20/2005 |
