185 Smith Street
Description
Constructed circa 1931, the building measures approximately 20 feet wide by 53...185 Smith Street is being offered for the first time in over half a century. The property is a three-story brick mixed-use building comprised of two (2) residential apartments above one (1) ground-floor retail unit. Ideally located on Smith Street between Warren and Wyckoff Streets, the building sits along one of the most vibrant retail and residential corridors in the Cobble Hill / Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Constructed circa 1931, the building measures approximately 20 feet wide by 53 feet deep on both the ground-floor retail level and the second floor, with the second floor extending to a rear deck. The third floor measures approximately 20 feet by 44’6” deep. Ceiling heights are approximately 7.5 feet in the cellar, 9 feet on the street and second floors, and 8 feet 4 inches on the top floor. The property contains approximately 2,700 square feet above grade, not including the cellar, which is currently utilized by the commercial tenant. The building sits on a lot measuring approximately 20 feet by 60 feet and is zoned R6A, C2-4. All interested purchasers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding building measurements.
The ground-floor retail space is occupied by Soula Shoes, a beloved neighborhood shoe store that has operated in the location for over 20 years. The tenant’s current lease runs through 2028 and they cover approximately 50% of the building’s property taxes, providing stable long-term income.
Above the retail space are two residential apartments. The second floor is configured as a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment featuring a large rear deck, washer/dryer, and a chef’s kitchen with upgraded appliances and cabinetry. The top floor is also configured as a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment with excellent natural light and similarly sized bedrooms, and consistently attracts strong rental demand. Each residential apartment is separately metered for gas and electric.
185 Smith Street is surrounded by some of the neighborhood’s most established retailers, including Paisanos Butcher Shop, Starbucks, SEE Eyewear, Malin + Goetz, Aesop, and Warby Parker.
Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Basement
- Lowrise
Property Details for 185 Smith Street
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 33 |
| Taxes | $536 / month |
| Maintenance | - |
| Min. Down Pymt | - |
| Total Rooms | 6.0 |
| Property Type | Multi Family |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1931 |
| Lot Size | 1,200 SF / 20' x 60' |
| County | Kings County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
185 Smith St
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Building Information for 185 Smith Street
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$15,617 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
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$536
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1Property History for 185 Smith Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 04/15/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,995,000 |
| 04/08/2026 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/05/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $2,995,000 |
| 10/06/2015 | $508,006 |
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Schools near 185 Smith Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Zipporiah Mills PublicPK to 5 | ||
School For International Studies Public6 to 12 | ||
Cobble Hill School of American Studies Public9 to 12 | ||
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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