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186 Richards St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Records

New York City property record for 186 Richards St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details2,100 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.039 acres (1,680 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,500,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$831 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Mortgage
Mar 2020 Loan Modification
+ 1 more
APN00576-0037

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN00576-0037
Alternative APNs
  • 0207005760037
  • 3-00576-0037

Interior

Units6 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,100 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area700 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Lot Area1,680 sqft (0.039 acres)
Lot Dimensions84 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-00576-0037
Street Address186 RICHARDS ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11231-1591
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeR5
Legal Block576
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract5301

Owner

186 Richards St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.

Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address186 RICHARDS ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-1591
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 14, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CITIZENS BANK, N.A.
Mar 27, 2020Loan Modification, Mortgage
CITIZENS BK NA
Aug 31, 2018Deed, Transfer
CITIZENS BANK, N.A.

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 31, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 8, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2018294199
Prior Transfer DateAug 22, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000294199
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address186 RICHARDS ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-1591
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000199621
DateJul 14, 2020
Instrument2020000199621
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK, N.A.
Address1 CITIZENS PLZ, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

March 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address186 RICHARDS ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-1591
Document Number0000199622
Instrument DateMar 27, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2020
Title CompanyASHFORD ABSTRACT CORPORATION, ASHFORD ABS CORP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address186 RICHARDS ST BROOKLYN NY 112311591, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-1591

Mortgage

Document Number0000199622
DateJul 14, 2020
Instrument199622
Lender
NameCITIZENS BK NA
Address1 CITIZENS PLZ, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903-1344
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 13, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.37%

August 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateAug 31, 2018
Property Address186 RICHARDS ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-1591
Document Number0000294199
Instrument DateAug 22, 2018
Instrument2018000294199
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address52 VAN DYKE ST, 52, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-1529

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address186 RICHARDS ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-1591

Mortgage

Document Number0000294200
DateAug 31, 2018
Instrument2018000294200
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK, N.A.
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 186 Richards St was $831.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$35,160 Land $2,460 Building $32,700$586,000 Land $41,000 Building $545,000
2025$831.00
2023$741.00$18,660 Land $2,460 Building $16,200$311,000 Land $41,000 Building $270,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 186 Richards St; there have been 31 flood claims nearby since 2011.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 118 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies129 units insured
incl. 11 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims31 (2011–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA9 of 31
Most Recent ClaimOct 2023 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storm And Flooding, Sep 2023 · 7 claims
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 8 claims
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 8 claims

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.

Wildfire

The area around 186 Richards 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 339 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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