Albany County and Albany City property record for 185 Elk St, Albany, NY 12210
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 3,336 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.047 acres (2,060 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,262 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010100 65.80-4-14 |
| Primary APN | 010100 65.80-4-14 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,336 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,112 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,112 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,112 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,060 sqft (0.047 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06508000040140000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 ELK ST |
| City | ALBANY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12210-2341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2B |
| Legal Description | 2 1/2 BRICK 0503419 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
185 Elk St, a triplex, is held in a trust since May 2014.
Source: Albany County and Albany City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 187 ELK ST, ALBANY, NY 12210-2306 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0031010976 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 185 Elk St was $4,262, down 6% from the year before.
Source: Albany County and Albany City assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Albany County |
| Municipality | Albany City |
| Unified School District | Albany City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,262.00 (-5.96%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,532.00 | $167,000 Land $33,400 Building $133,600 | $173,958 Land $34,792 Building $139,166 |
| 2023 | $126,000 (-) Land $25,200 Building $100,800 | $177,891 (+12.55%) Land $35,578 Building $142,313 | |
| 2022 | $126,000 Land $25,200 Building $100,800 | $158,053 Land $31,611 Building $126,442 | |
| 2021 | $5,100.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Elk St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 185 Elk 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 | ALBANY CITY serves 98,000 people · EPA ID NY0100189 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 13 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 1,065 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
May also be available: Massivemesh Networks, T-Mobile.
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