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501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 501 Smith Street
Secondary address 1 9th St
Neighborhood Gowanus
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00477-0049

Sales & Tax Overview for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 01/26/2024
Purchase price $1,757,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $9,079

Lot & Building Information for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,047
Lot dimensions 25.58 ft x 80 ft
Building class Factory - Light Manufacturing (F5) i
Building sqft 2,000
Building dimensions 25 ft x 80 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1931
Status
Status date
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Zoning & Use for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 1

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.62 Miles
Closest fire station 0.20 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 1 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
  • 491 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

About 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Factory - Light Manufacturing (F5) located at 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 2,000 square feet and a current price per square foot of $878.

What is the year built & the current market value of 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $183,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/26/2024 $1,757,000
08/18/2017 $1,035,000
05/01/2017 $1,000,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/04/2024 - D
03/05/2024 - R
Certificate
(2024030401018002)
03/04/2024 - D
03/05/2024 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2024030401018001)
01/29/2024 - D
02/06/2024 - R
Certificate
(2024020600224002)
01/29/2024 - D
02/06/2024 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2024020600224001)
01/26/2024 - D
02/01/2024 - R
Deed
(2024013100175001)
01/23/2024 - D
02/01/2024 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024013100175002)
08/18/2017 - D
09/01/2017 - R
Mortgage
(2017083001169002)
08/18/2017 - D
09/01/2017 - R
Deed
(2017083001169001)
05/01/2017 - D
05/11/2017 - R
Deed
(2017051000324002)
09/13/2016 - D
08/28/2019 - R
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2019082700230001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $8,914
Estimated property tax: $9,079
Tax assessor's market value: $183,000
Assessed value: $82,350

Assessment History for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $183,000 $82,350 $82,170 10.848% $8,914 $8,914 +5.18%
2024/25 $175,000 $78,750 $78,750 10.762% $8,475 $8,475 -6.42%
2023/24 $209,000 $94,050 $85,500 10.592% $9,056 $9,056 +2.40%
2022/23 $191,000 $85,950 $83,070 10.646% $8,844 $8,844 +17.88%
2021/22 $155,000 $69,750 $69,750 10.755% $7,502 $7,502 -11.83%

Permits for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/14/2025 Alteration type 3
06/12/2025 Alteration
05/17/2025 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
05/08/2025 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
04/17/2025 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
04/17/2025 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
02/20/2025 Alteration
02/20/2025 Alteration
02/10/2025 Alteration
11/26/2024 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): 0.2 (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 2 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & 9th St at NE Corner
Station lines F-G-R
Distance (miles) 0.008
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Bus Routes
Name Smith ST/W 9 St
Line B57
Distance (miles) 0.004

Neighbors for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
503 Smith St, Brooklyn 387 12/28/2012 $3,361,092
220 Bay St, Brooklyn
450 Smith St, Brooklyn
413 Bond St, Brooklyn 06/25/2013 $5,500,000
353 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 3,240 05/09/1980
380 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 1,687 06/30/1999
611 Smith St, Brooklyn 29,600 12/22/2020 $45,000,000
136-140 2nd Pl, Brooklyn
118 1st Pl, Brooklyn 5,960 08/24/2015
199 Centre St, Brooklyn 10/14/1988
431 Hoyt St, Brooklyn 07/07/1977
562 Smith St, Brooklyn 7,000 10/12/1990
399 Smith St, Brooklyn 4,348 03/25/2011
381 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 2,500 02/26/2016 $2,848,320
101 2nd Pl, Brooklyn 5,600 12/02/2025
222 Bush St, Brooklyn 2,210 06/30/1999
422-438 Smith St, Brooklyn
148 3rd St, Brooklyn 06/25/2013 $5,500,000
671 Court St, Brooklyn 36,600 03/17/2025 $7,000,000
57 3rd St, Brooklyn 9,835 08/04/1988
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