| Primary address | 159 Bergen Street |
| Neighborhood | Boerum Hill |
| Zip code | 11217 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 00195-0055 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,942 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
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| Building sqft | 3,168 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Frontage | Bergen Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Hoyt Street |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 2 |
| Closest police station | 0.68 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.24 Miles |
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159 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 1910 and has a total of 3,168 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $225,180, the tax amount paid for 159 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 is $11,375.
When was 159 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 last sold?159 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was last sold in 05/05/1995.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $11,376 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $3,753,000 |
| Assessed value: | $225,180 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $4,261,000 | $255,660 | $55,909 | 19.843% | $11,376 | $11,094 | -0.58% |
| 2024/25 | $3,366,000 | $201,960 | $55,557 | 20.085% | $11,428 | $11,159 | +6.27% |
| 2023/24 | $3,580,000 | $214,800 | $52,277 | 20.085% | $10,781 | $10,500 | +5.12% |
| 2022/23 | $3,518,000 | $211,080 | $49,180 | 20.309% | $10,284 | $9,988 | +7.98% |
| 2021/22 | $3,667,000 | $220,020 | $46,334 | 19.963% | $9,537 | $9,250 | -5.20% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 38 The Pacific | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 537 | 0.23 |
| P.S. 38 The Pacific | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 537 | 0.23 |
| Zipporiah Mills | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 610 | 0.11 |
| Zipporiah Mills | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 610 | 0.11 |
| The Sterling School | NR | No | Private | 3-6 | 22 | 0.16 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School | NR | No | Public | K-12 | 487 | 0.22 |
| Mary McDowell Friends School | NR | No | Private | 6-10 | 290 | 0.31 |
| Brooklyn Heights Montessori School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 260 | 0.33 |
| School For International Studies | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 782 | 0.34 |
| A Fantis School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.39 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Cobble Hill School of American Studies | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 316 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School | NR | No | Public | K-12 | 487 | 0.22 |
| New Dawn Charter High School | 2 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 233 | 0.25 |
| Mary McDowell Friends School | NR | No | Private | 6-10 | 290 | 0.31 |
| Brooklyn Frontiers High School | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 145 | 0.31 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,168 | 05/21/2023 | |
| 133 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 5,700 | 11/17/1986 | |
| 169 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,104 | 11/15/1978 | |
| 173 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,576 | 09/12/2016 | $3,300,000 |
| 145 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,360 | 06/28/2024 | |
| 137 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,264 | 09/24/2020 | |
| 177 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,104 | 07/28/2016 | $3,350,000 |
| 141 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,546 | 08/16/2006 | $860,421 |
| 135 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,264 | 03/22/2026 | |
| 161 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,232 | ||
| 163 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,104 | 06/06/1996 | |
| 167 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,104 | 07/25/2018 | $1,300,000 |
| 171 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,104 | 07/11/1996 | |
| 175 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,104 | 01/02/2024 | $4,310,000 |
| 151 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 06/27/2002 | |
| 139 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,264 | 04/21/1983 | |
| 165 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,108 | 07/09/1993 | |
| 153 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,168 | 08/27/1999 | |
| 149 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,165 | 04/13/2017 | |
| 179 Bergen St, Brooklyn | 3,302 | 11/18/2020 | $4,850,000 |
