New York City property record for 196 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,510 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.035 acres (1,544 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,030,500 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $51,483 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale |
| APN | 00396-0046 |
| Primary APN | 00396-0046 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,510 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Lot Area | 1,544 sqft (0.035 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 20.4 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-00396-0046 |
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| Street Address | 196 SMITH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11201-6775 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 396 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 6902 |
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 W 40TH ST, 19D, NEW YORK, NY 10018-3993 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019269797 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 7, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000216322 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 196 SMITH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11201-6775 |
| Document Number | 0000269797 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 269797 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | UNITED AMERICAN TITLE AGENCY, UNITED AMERICAN TITLE AGCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $12,122.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 16 W 40TH ST #19D NEW YORK NY 100183993, 19D, NEW YORK, NY 10018-3993 |
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 | $576,450 (-4.33%) Land $30,150 Building $546,300 | $1,281,000 (-4.33%) Land $67,000 Building $1,214,000 | |
| 2025 | $51,483.00 (+7.19%) | $602,550 (+33.23%) Land $30,150 Building $572,400 | $1,339,000 (+33.23%) Land $67,000 Building $1,272,000 |
| 2024 | $48,028.00 (+7.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $44,785.00 (+3.18%) | $452,250 (+10.93%) Land $30,150 Building $422,100 | $1,005,000 (+10.93%) Land $67,000 Building $938,000 |
| 2022 | $43,403.00 | $407,700 Land $30,150 Building $377,550 | $906,000 Land $67,000 Building $839,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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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