Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 23 Brown St, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,705 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $117,500 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,114 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 50.77-2-3 |
| Primary APN | 421500 50.77-2-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 644 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 644 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 7,705 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 23 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-1409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | 7O 2 WOOD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
23 Brown St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 LAUREL AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1511 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 20233475 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2101 / 126 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003474 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 23 BROWN ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1409 |
| Document Number | 0000003475 |
| Book / Page | 2101 / 126 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202303475 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | LEGACY TITLE SERVICES, LEGACY TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $470.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 BROWN ST # 25, 25, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1409 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 579 CONGRESS ST, TROY, NY 12180-3729 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Brown St was $5,114, up 4.9% from the year before.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Municipality | Schenectady City |
| Unified School District | Schenectady City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,114.00 (+4.88%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,876.00 | $73,700 Land $11,100 Building $62,600 | $122,040 Land $18,381 Building $103,659 |
| 2023 | $73,700 (-) Land $11,100 Building $62,600 | $93,291 (+3.8%) Land $14,051 Building $79,240 | |
| 2022 | $73,700 Land $11,100 Building $62,600 | $89,878 Land $13,537 Building $76,341 | |
| 2021 | $4,395.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Brown St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1980 · 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 23 Brown 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 |
|---|
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 | SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS serves 62,000 people · EPA ID NY4600070 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 531 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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