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197 Richards Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

197 Richards Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 197 Richards Street
Neighborhood Red Hook
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00588-0002

Sales & Tax Overview for 197 Richards Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $8,249

Lot & Building Information for 197 Richards Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,375
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 95 ft
Building class Zoned Commercial or Manhattan Residential (V1)
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Zoning & Use for 197 Richards Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.85 Miles
Closest fire station 0.48 Miles

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About 197 Richards Street, Brooklyn

What is the market value of 197 Richards Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The current market value is $178,000.

Ownership Information for 197 Richards Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 197 Richards Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 197 Richards Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/16/2025 - D
10/02/2025 - R
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2025100100521001)
10/12/2011 - D
12/12/2011 - R
Mortgage
(2011101400121001)
05/16/2000 - R Sundry Miscellaneous
(3990007160499)
06/29/1999 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(FT_3290006664929)
03/12/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3480006513148)
03/06/1995 - R Mortgage
(3150004660215)
03/06/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3650004656165)
12/18/1986 - R Mortgage
(3660001222866)
12/18/1986 - R Deed
(3650001222865)
05/02/1985 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3930001085193)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 197 Richards Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $8,514
Estimated property tax: $8,249
Tax assessor's market value: $178,000
Assessed value: $80,100

Assessment History for 197 Richards Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $178,000 $80,100 $78,480 10.848% $8,514 $8,514 +4.02%
2024/25 $187,000 $84,150 $76,050 10.762% $8,185 $8,185 +8.82%
2023/24 $168,000 $75,600 $71,010 10.592% $7,521 $7,521 +3.15%
2022/23 $165,000 $74,250 $68,490 10.646% $7,291 $7,291 +4.04%
2021/22 $174,000 $78,300 $65,160 10.755% $7,008 $7,008 +9.33%

Permits for 197 Richards 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): AE (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 1 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & 9th St at NE Corner
Station lines F-G-R
Distance (miles) 0.779
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Bus Routes
Name Van Dyke St/Richards St
Line B61
Distance (miles) 0.059

Neighbors for 197 Richards Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 197 Richards Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
260 Conover St, Brooklyn 09/01/1992
60 Otsego St, Brooklyn 25,423 11/05/2015 $3,530,000
86 Coffey St, Brooklyn 7,200 09/27/2002
98-138 Lorraine St, Brooklyn
220 Lorraine St, Brooklyn 11/11/2004 $300,000
27 Bay St, Brooklyn 10/29/1997
123 Wolcott St, Brooklyn 10/07/2013 $1,225,000
40 Otsego St, Brooklyn 07/21/2023 $700,000
41 Otsego St, Brooklyn 10/29/1997
300 Coffey St, Brooklyn 12/19/2018 $303,000,000
129 Dwight St, Brooklyn 2,133 01/03/2025 $2,850,000
298 Conover St, Brooklyn 2,400 09/01/1992
147 Coffey St, Brooklyn 6,700 10/02/2013 $1,700,000
401 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 08/26/2005
218 Conover St, Brooklyn 6,000 11/09/2009 $10
160 Dikeman St, Brooklyn 14,448 11/21/2016
242 Coffey St, Brooklyn 12/19/2018 $303,000,000
138 A Dwight St, Brooklyn 6,000 04/15/2011 $600,000
76 Lorraine St, Brooklyn 21,000 07/06/1995
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