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853 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

853 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 853 Essex Street
Neighborhood East New York
Zip code 11208
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04363-0045

Sales & Tax Overview for 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 12/13/2012
Purchase price $4,950,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $3,684

Lot & Building Information for 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 3,000
Lot dimensions 30 ft x 100 ft
Property type Fireproof Warehouse (E1)
Building sqft 2,080
Building dimensions 20 ft x 52 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1980
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Zoning & Use for 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Commercial units 1

Area Overview

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School district 19
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.57 Miles
Closest fire station 0.71 Miles

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About 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Fireproof Warehouse (E1) located at 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 2,080 square feet and a current price per square foot of $2,379.

What is the year built & the current market value of 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

853 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1980 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $192,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/13/2012 $4,950,000
10/30/2006 $6,775,914
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/09/2022 - R UCC3 Termination
(2022090800633001)
08/30/2022 - D
02/21/2024 - R
Correction Mortgage
(2024022100684001)
08/30/2022 - D
09/09/2022 - R
Agreement
(2022090800633005)
08/30/2022 - D
09/09/2022 - R
Mortgage
(2022090800633004)
08/11/2022 - D
09/09/2022 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2022090800633002)
08/15/2019 - R Initial UCC1
(2019073101430007)
08/15/2019 - R UCC3 Termination
(2019073101430006)
08/15/2019 - R UCC3 Termination
(2019073101430005)
07/30/2019 - D
08/15/2019 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2019073101430004)
07/30/2019 - D
08/15/2019 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2019073101430003)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $3,203
Estimated property tax: $3,684
Tax assessor's market value: $192,000
Assessed value: $86,400

Assessment History for 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 853 Essex 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 $192,000 $86,400 $77,458 10.848% $8,403 $3,203 -60.71%
2024/25 $176,000 $79,200 $75,748 10.762% $8,152 $8,152 +3.70%
2023/24 $185,000 $83,250 $74,218 10.592% $7,861 $7,861 +3.20%
2022/23 $186,000 $83,700 $71,550 10.646% $7,617 $7,617 +19.24%
2021/22 $132,000 $59,400 $59,400 10.755% $6,388 $6,388 -8.75%

Permits for 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Ashford St & Livonia Ave at SW Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.412
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Bus Routes
Name Linden Bl/Essex St
Line B20
Distance (miles) 0.07

Neighbors for 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 853 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
841 Essex St, Brooklyn 10,000 11/17/2015 $2,100,000
400 Stanley Ave, Brooklyn 22,834 09/23/2014 $8,000,000
416 Stanley Ave, Brooklyn 11,020 05/05/2017 $3,500,000
860 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn 31,387 12/29/1986
850 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 8,000 03/28/2012 $760,000
832 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 23,715 10/04/1979
899 Cleveland St, Brooklyn 2,640 05/03/2017
25 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 107,000 09/15/2008 $14,000,000
905 Stanley Ave, Brooklyn 8,200 12/13/2012 $4,950,000
854 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 8,000 12/13/2012 $4,950,000
864 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn 13,052 05/05/2016
872 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 5,700 12/13/2012 $4,950,000
430 Stanley Ave, Brooklyn 7,600 05/05/2017 $3,500,000
901 Cleveland St, Brooklyn 2,640 02/08/2001
900 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn 3,770 05/23/1985
864 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 6,000 12/13/2012 $4,950,000
464 Stanley Ave, Brooklyn 89,586 11/03/2011 $27,832,000
903 Stanley Ave, Brooklyn 1,700 12/13/2012 $4,950,000
73 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 42,734 10/13/2022 $15,500,000
857 Essex St, Brooklyn 7,000 12/13/2012 $4,950,000
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