New York City property record for 281 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,565 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.026 acres (1,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,235 (2025) |
| APN | 00422-0002 |
| Primary APN | 00422-0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,565 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 855 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Lot Area | 1,148 sqft (0.026 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 19 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-00422-0002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 SMITH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11231-4739 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 422 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 7500 |
281 Smith St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2011.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 SMITH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4739 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000148642 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Smith St was $8,235.
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 | $181,980 Land $15,840 Building $166,140 | $3,033,000 Land $264,000 Building $2,769,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,235.00 | ||
| 2023 | $7,940.00 | $157,920 Land $15,840 Building $142,080 | $2,632,000 Land $264,000 Building $2,368,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 281 Smith St; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 281 Smith 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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