New York City property record for 161 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,680 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,375,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $10,833 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 00189-0058 |
| Primary APN | 00189-0058 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85.6 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-00189-0058 |
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| Street Address | 161 DEAN ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11217-2213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 189 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 4100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Boerum Hill Historic District listed 1983 · 238 contributing resources · NRIS 83001686 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
161 Dean St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 DEAN ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11217-2213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022270684 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 161 DEAN ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11217-2213 |
| Document Number | 0000270684 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000270684 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 532 GALE AVE, 532, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-5819 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 DEAN ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11217-2213 |
| Document Number | 0000270685 |
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| Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000270685 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Number | 0000270686 |
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| Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000270686 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Address | 111 PINE ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Dean St was $10,833.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $326,100 Land $50,460 Building $275,640 | $5,435,000 Land $841,000 Building $4,594,000 | |
| 2025 | $10,833.00 | ||
| 2023 | $10,143.00 | $322,920 Land $50,460 Building $272,460 | $5,382,000 Land $841,000 Building $4,541,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 161 Dean St; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 161 Dean St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,820 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Skywire Networks, Starry.
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