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985 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

Also known as: 987 Essex St, Brooklyn, NY 11208

985 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

Also known as: 987 Essex St, Brooklyn, NY 11208

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Address

Primary address 985 Essex Street
Secondary address 505-527 Cozine Ave
Neighborhood East New York
Zip code 11208
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04407-0030

Sales & Tax Overview for 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $201,170

Lot & Building Information for 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 35,483
Lot dimensions 200 ft x 183.5 ft
Property type Fireproof Warehouse (E1)
Building sqft 35,484
Building dimensions 200 ft x 177.42 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1959
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Zoning & Use for 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 1

Area Overview

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School district 19
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.80 Miles
Closest fire station 0.75 Miles

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Other Property Data for 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 505-527 Cozine Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208
  • 987-1001 Essex St, Brooklyn, NY 11208
  • 994-1030 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208

About 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 have?

This Fireproof Warehouse (E1) located at 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 35,484 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

985 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1959 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $4,138,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/28/2025 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025032700402001)
03/25/2025 - D
03/28/2025 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2025032700425002)
03/25/2025 - D
03/28/2025 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2025032700425001)
05/10/2019 - D
05/14/2019 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2019051300818001)
05/03/2019 - D
05/14/2019 - R
Certificate
(2019051300818002)
05/12/2015 - R Initial UCC1
(2015051200844001)
05/11/2015 - D
06/11/2015 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2015052000940005)
05/11/2015 - D
06/11/2015 - R
Agreement
(2015052000940004)
05/08/2015 - D
06/11/2015 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015052000940003)
05/08/2015 - D
06/11/2015 - R
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2015052000940002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $189,933
Estimated property tax: $201,170
Tax assessor's market value: $4,138,000
Assessed value: $1,862,100

Assessment History for 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 985 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 $4,138,000 $1,862,100 $1,750,860 10.848% $189,933 $189,933 +10.83%
2024/25 $3,850,000 $1,732,500 $1,592,460 10.762% $171,381 $171,381 +6.59%
2023/24 $3,751,000 $1,687,950 $1,518,030 10.592% $160,790 $160,790 +6.99%
2022/23 $3,712,000 $1,670,400 $1,411,650 10.646% $150,284 $150,284 +7.46%
2021/22 $3,003,000 $1,351,350 $1,300,320 10.755% $139,849 $139,849 +5.71%

Permits for 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/10/2024 Alteration
11/20/2020 Alteration
10/29/2020 Alteration
10/27/2020 Alteration
06/17/2020 Alteration
03/12/2020 Alteration
10/29/2019 Alteration type 2
04/19/2019 Alteration type 1
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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: 3 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Ashford St & Livonia Ave at SW Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.639
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Bus Routes
Name Flatlands Av/Essex St
Line B84
Distance (miles) 0.129

Neighbors for 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 985 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
975 Essex St, Brooklyn 41,476 09/30/2015 $11,538,800
12033 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn 11/16/2017 $1,400,000
471 Cozine Ave, Brooklyn 24,240 07/25/2003
12091 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn 20,200 12/31/2015
506 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 9,154 09/30/2015 $11,538,800
1002 Essex St, Brooklyn 45,900 11/24/2014 $6,250,000
482 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 9,500 01/24/1973
1000 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn 20,000 11/30/2023 $5,900,000
494 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 19,000 07/10/2025
961 Elton St, Brooklyn 22,140
957 Essex St, Brooklyn 4,300 09/30/2015 $11,538,800
1002 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn 8,000 10/11/2023 $4,000,000
12041 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn 2,100 11/16/2017 $1,400,000
12049 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn 600 04/21/2009
458 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 36,000
966 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn 40,804 07/26/2019 $10,700,000
27 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn 11/16/2017 $1,400,000
999 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn 28,000 11/19/1999
434-450 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 18,600 09/11/1975
528 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 14,900 12/05/1977
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