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Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 - Property report

Also known as: 161 Varick Ave

Property image for Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Property type

Department of Sanitation (Y6)

Year built

2006

Lot sq. ft.

296,377

Sale price

$280,360 - M

General information

Address

Building name

Sanitation Garage

Primary address

Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue

ZIP code

11237

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02962-0001

Building

Property type

Department of Sanitation (Y6)

Building sq. ft.

232,111

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

2006

Building material

Masonry

Sales

Sale date

07/18/2004

Sale price

$280,360 - M

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Stagg Street (wide)
Varick Avenue (wide)
Meserole Street (wide)
Scholes Street (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

520 ft x 620.25 ft

Lot sq. ft.

296,377

Area overview

Walk score

63 /100. Somewhat Walkable

Transit score

80 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

87 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.08 Miles

Closest fire station

0.28 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/18/2004	$280,360	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX X X X	XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/01/2014 - R 04/28/2014 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2014050100257001)	XXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX
05/01/2014 - R 04/28/2014 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2014042801249001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX
04/15/2014 - R 04/08/2014 - D	Deed (2014040900864002)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX X X X	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX X X X
04/04/2012 - R 02/23/2012 - D	Court Order (2012032200866001)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/21/2010 - R 06/23/2010 - D	Sundry Miscellaneous (2010072000303001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX
09/27/2012 - R 07/18/2004 - D	Deed (2012082700371001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX X X X
04/04/2012 - R 07/15/2002 - D	Maps (2012032200866002)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
05/20/2016 - R 07/07/2002 - D	Maps (2016051900217001)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
09/22/2000 - R	Court Order (3280007341928)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/22/2000 - R	Maps (3100007362710)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, 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

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$66,714,000

Assessed value

$30,021,300

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$64,771,000	$29,146,950	$0	10.848%	$2,982,941	$0	n/a
2024/25	$62,884,000	$28,297,800	$0	10.762%	$3,018,638	$0	n/a
2023/24	$61,052,000	$27,473,400	$0	10.592%	$2,909,983	$0	n/a
2022/23	$59,274,000	$26,673,300	$0	10.646%	$2,839,640	$0	n/a
2021/22	$57,548,000	$25,896,600	$0	10.755%	$2,785,179	$0	n/a
2020/21	$70,898,000	$31,904,100	$0	10.694%	$3,218,784	$0	n/a
2019/20	$68,833,000	$30,974,850	$0	10.537%	$3,079,151	$0	n/a
2018/19	$66,828,000	$30,072,600	$0	10.514%	$2,992,831	$0	n/a
2017/18	$64,882,000	$29,196,900	$0	10.514%	$2,932,205	$0	n/a
2016/17	$62,992,000	$28,346,400	$28,091,312	10.574%	$2,970,375	$2,970,375	+1.29%

Permits

Permit information for Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/11/2025	Alteration
05/27/2025	Alteration
05/12/2025	Alteration
04/02/2025	Alteration
09/05/2024	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

0.2,AE,X

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Morgan Ave & Harrison Pl at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.338

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	301	0.54
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	301	0.54
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	219	0.47
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	219	0.47
Carrig Montessori School	NR	No	Private	PK-K	39	0.60
Carrig Montessori School	NR	No	Private	PK-K	39	0.60
P.S. 123 Suydam	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	507	0.61
P.S. 123 Suydam	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	507	0.61
P.S. 147 Issac Remsen	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	190	0.62
P.S. 147 Issac Remsen	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	190	0.62

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	219	0.47
Ms 582	5	No	Public	6-8	317	0.54
Jhs 162 The Willoughby	2	No	Public	6-8	284	0.60
Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn	4	No	Public	6-12	273	0.62
Is 347 School Of Humanities	4	No	Public	6-8	244	0.68
Is 349 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	246	0.71
Lyons Community School	3	No	Public	6-12	383	0.75
St Frances Cabrini School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	296	0.78
Ss Joseph & Dominic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	256	0.79
Most Holy Trinity School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	224	0.82

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy	3	No	Public	9-12	474	0.55
Progress High School for Professional Careers	2	No	Public	9-12	392	0.55
High School Of Enterprise Business And Technology	2	No	Public	9-12	536	0.55
Williamsburg Charter High School	3	No	Charter	9-12	968	0.60
Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn	4	No	Public	6-12	273	0.62
Brooklyn Latin School	9	No	Public	9-12	800	0.75
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (The)	6	No	Public	9-12	408	0.75
Lyons Community School	3	No	Public	6-12	383	0.75
P.S. 9	NR	No	Public	K-10	664	1.04
Grover Cleveland H.S.	3	No	Public	9-12	1,459	1.08

Neighbors for Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

614 Atkins Ave, Brooklyn 12020 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn 50 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn 8396 Royce St, Brooklyn 142 St Pauls Pl, Brooklyn 582 Atkins Ave, Brooklyn 166 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 1750 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn 446 5th Ave, Brooklyn 1800 E 9th St, Brooklyn 708 Halsey St, Brooklyn 92 Union St, Brooklyn 1559 E 95th St, Brooklyn 912 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn 540 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn 840 64th St, Brooklyn 641 Crown St, Brooklyn 91 Eagle St, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The development at Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 2006.

What is the total square footage of Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 has a total of 232,111 square feet.

When was Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 last sold and what was the sale price?

Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was last sold on 07/18/2004 for $280,360 - M.

What is the assessed value of Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

Sanitation Garage - 161 Varick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is currently assessed at $30,021,300.

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