185 Smith St Brooklyn, NY 11201
Boerum Hill NeighborhoodEstimated payment $15,949/month
Highlights
- No Heating
- 2-minute walk to Bergen Street (F,G Line)
- 2-minute walk to Boerum Playground
About This Home
185 Smith Street is available for the first time in over half a century. A three-story brick mixed-use building comprised of two (2) apartments and one (1) retail unit. The property is located on Smith Street between Warren and Wyckoff Street in the Cobble Hill/Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The subject property was built around 1931 and measures approximately 20 feet wide by 53 feet deep on the retail level, and approximately 20 feet by 53 feet deep on the 2nd Floor, including a back deck. The third floor measures approximately 20 feet by 44’6” deep. Its current total square footage is approximately 2,700 not including the basement which is being used by the commercial space (Soula Shoes). The building sits on a lot that measures about 20 feet wide by 60 feet deep, and is zoned R6A, C2-4. All interested purchasers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence on building measurement representations. One of the prime retail and residential corridors, 185 Smith Street offers strong rental income, in arguably one of the best stretches of Smith Street. The retail space, Soula Shoes is a beloved neighborhood shoe store that has been here for over 20 years. The retail tenants current lease runs through 2028, and they cover 50% of the buildings property tax. Above, there are two residential apartments. The first located on the second floor, is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with a large back deck, washer/dryer and a chefs kitchen with upgraded appliances and cabinetry. Each residential apartment pays for their own electric and gas, on their own meter. The top floor is a 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath apartment with incredibly great natural light, similar sized bedrooms, and offers consistent rental income, with always having demand. The building is surrounded by: Paisanos Butcher, Starbucks, See EYE, Maelin & Goetz, Aesop, Warby Parker.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,432
Year Built
- Built in 1931
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Utilities
- No Cooling
- No Heating
Additional Features
- 3-Story Property
- Lot Dimensions are 20.000000x60.000000
Community Details
- 2 Units
- Boerum Hill Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 0002 / 00391
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,064 | $225,600 | $16,680 | $208,920 |
| 2024 | $6,064 | $203,760 | $16,680 | $187,080 |
| 2023 | $5,785 | $192,540 | $16,680 | $175,860 |
| 2022 | $5,365 | $161,340 | $16,680 | $144,660 |
| 2021 | $5,655 | $148,080 | $16,680 | $131,400 |
| 2019 | $5,263 | $81,480 | $16,680 | $64,800 |
| 2018 | $4,839 | $23,736 | $5,829 | $17,907 |
| 2017 | $4,565 | $22,394 | $5,895 | $16,499 |
| 2016 | $4,477 | $22,394 | $7,074 | $15,320 |
| 2015 | $2,548 | $22,222 | $8,428 | $13,794 |
| 2014 | $2,548 | $20,966 | $9,539 | $11,427 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 03/06/26 | For Sale | $2,995,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS20055827
APN: 00391-0002
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