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| Building name | Independence Towers |
| Primary address | Independence Towers - 125 Taylor Street |
| Secondary address | 126-130 Clymer St |
| Neighborhood | Williamsburg |
| Zip code | 11249 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 02172-0001 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sqft | 116,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Elevator Apartment - Miscellaneous (D9)
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| Building sqft | 341,300 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 3 |
| Stories | 21 |
| Year built | 1963 |
| Year last altered | 2019 |
| Construction type | Register |
| School district | 14 |
| Community district | 1 |
| Closest police station | 1.04 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.27 Miles |
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The New York City Housing Authority filled the two blocks between Clymer Street, and Wilson, Wythe and Bedford avenues with six 21-story buildings in an austere modern style in 1965. Named the Independence Towers, the development offers 743 apartments complete with parking lots, playgrounds, and shaded lawns. The onsite Independence Towers Community Center offers child day care services and athletic fields. Upper floor units at the 180-foot towers have views of the Manhattan skyline across the East River. Part of the Independence Towers, 83-85 Taylor Street is managed by the New York City Housing authority and features 372 apartments.
The Independence Towers are next door to the Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School, and the Roebling Playground and Jacob's Ladder Playground are within easy walking distance. Bus lines like B44, B44+, B62 and B67 run directly past the property, and the Marcy Avenue subway station for the J, M, and Z lines is just 0.3 miles from 83-85 Taylor Street. Drivers can reach the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in minutes. Area schools also include Yeshiva Jesode Hatorah, El Puente Academy, J.H.S. 50 and P.S. 110.
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Independence Towers - 125 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 was built in 1963 and has a total of 341,300 square feet.
What is the assessed value of Independence Towers - 125 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249?The assessed market value for the current tax year is $18,637,200.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 372 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for Independence Towers - Independence Towers - 125 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $0 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $41,416,000 |
| Assessed value: | $18,637,200 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 125 Taylor 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $41,416,000 | $18,637,200 | $0 | 12.439% | $2,225,126 | $0 | n/a |
| 2024/25 | $40,457,000 | $18,205,650 | $0 | 12.5% | $2,166,719 | $0 | n/a |
| 2023/24 | $34,892,000 | $15,701,400 | $0 | 12.502% | $1,782,933 | $0 | n/a |
| 2022/23 | $34,991,000 | $15,745,950 | $0 | 12.267% | $1,670,770 | $0 | n/a |
| 2021/22 | $30,083,000 | $13,537,350 | $0 | 12.235% | $1,566,173 | $0 | n/a |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | Bedford Av/Taylor St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B44 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.076 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Here are the neighbors for Independence Towers - Independence Towers - 125 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Ross St, Brooklyn | 116,430 | 08/01/2016 | |
| 89 Division Ave, Brooklyn | 3,574 | ||
| 634 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn | 12,077 | ||
| 323 Division Ave, Brooklyn | 4,032 | 11/28/2012 | |
| 571 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn | 78,050 | ||
| 289 Keap St, Brooklyn | 5,500 | ||
| 626 Wythe Pl, Brooklyn | 151,690 | ||
| 88-92 Taylor St, Brooklyn | 200 | ||
| 611 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn | 78,050 | ||
| 55 A Division Ave, Brooklyn | 1,110 | 10/17/1997 | |
| 70 Clymer St, Brooklyn | 100,020 | 07/01/1974 | |
| 75 Ross St, Brooklyn | 78,000 | 10/06/1988 | |
| 299 Division Ave, Brooklyn | 6,652 | 09/12/2017 | $450,000 |
| 157 A Taylor St, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 04/21/1977 | |
| 513 Kent Ave, Brooklyn | |||
| 203 Wilson St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 12/28/2006 | |
| 557 Kent Ave, Brooklyn | |||
| 60 Division Ave, Brooklyn | 559,464 | 12/21/2011 | $26,706,304 |
| 378 Broadway, Brooklyn | 2,970 | 09/24/2015 |
