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501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 1 9th St

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Property type

Factory - Light Manufacturing (F5)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,047

Sale price

$1,757,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
501 Smith Street
Alternate address(es)
1 9th St
491 Smith St
501 Eileen C Dugan Blvd
ZIP code
11231
Neighborhood
Gowanus
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00477-0049

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Building
Property type
Factory - Light Manufacturing (F5)
Building sq. ft.
2,000
Building dimensions
25 ft x 80 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1931
Building material
Sales
Sale date
01/26/2024
Sale price
$1,757,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,080
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
25.58 ft x 80 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,047

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
93 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
15
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.62 Miles
Closest fire station
0.20 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/26/2024 $1,757,000 XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XX. X. XXX. XX, XXX
08/18/2017 $1,035,000 XXXXX XX. X. XXX. XX, XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
05/01/2017 $1,000,000 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/05/2024 - R
03/04/2024 - D		 Certificate
(2024030401018002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/05/2024 - R
03/04/2024 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2024030401018001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/06/2024 - R
01/29/2024 - D		 Certificate
(2024020600224002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
02/06/2024 - R
01/29/2024 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2024020600224001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/01/2024 - R
01/26/2024 - D		 Deed
(2024013100175001)		 XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/01/2024 - R
01/23/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024013100175002)		 XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
09/01/2017 - R
08/18/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017083001169002)		 XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
09/01/2017 - R
08/18/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017083001169001)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX
05/11/2017 - R
05/01/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017051000324002)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
08/28/2019 - R
09/13/2016 - D		 Discharge of Tax Lien
(2019082700230001)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 501 Smith Street, 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
Property tax
$9,080
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$186,000
Assessed value
$83,700

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020/21 $196,000 $88,200 $79,560 10.694% $8,508 $8,508 +7.32%
2019/20 $199,000 $89,550 $75,240 10.537% $7,928 $7,928 +7.83%
2018/19 $182,000 $81,900 $69,930 10.514% $7,352 $7,352 +5.71%
2017/18 $158,000 $71,100 $66,150 10.514% $6,955 $6,955 +0.94%
2016/17 $149,000 $67,050 $65,160 10.574% $6,890 $6,890 -1.59%
Permits

Permit information for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
0.2

Hurricane evacuation zones

Property location map
Hurricane evacuation zones
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Smith St & 9th St at NE Corner
Station lines
F-G-R
Distance (miles)
0.008
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Neighbors for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY

503 Smith St, Brooklyn 220 Bay St, Brooklyn 450 Smith St, Brooklyn 413 Bond St, Brooklyn 353 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 380 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 611 Smith St, Brooklyn 136-140 2nd Pl, Brooklyn 118 1st Pl, Brooklyn 199 Centre St, Brooklyn 431 Hoyt St, Brooklyn 562 Smith St, Brooklyn 399 Smith St, Brooklyn 381 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 101 2nd Pl, Brooklyn 222 Bush St, Brooklyn 422-438 Smith St, Brooklyn 148 3rd St, Brooklyn 671 Court St, Brooklyn 57 3rd St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10006, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 10279, New York City, NY 10280, New York City, NY 10282, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The development at 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The current market value of 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is $186,000.

What is the total square footage of 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 2,000 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$878 per square foot is the price for 501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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