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196 Prospect St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 87-7
Land Area (sq. ft) 2,881

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR2
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$1,319,300
Land Value$601,100
Assessed Value$1,920,400
Sale Price$910,000
Book/Page1601/67
Sale DateApril 21, 2023
Previous Assessed Value$1,167,600

Owner Information

Owner(s)196 PROSPECT ST LLC
228 PARK AVE S PMB 35567
NEW YORK, NY 10003-1502

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Wood Shingle
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Slate Clay
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,349
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 9
Bedrooms 5
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1854
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,183 1,183
FEP Porch, Enclosed 120 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 609 305
FOP Porch, Open 32 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 861 861
UBM Basement 1,162 0
Total: 3,967 2,349

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Page was last modified on 7/24/2023 9:46 PM
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