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159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 - Property report

Also known as: 159 State St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1841

Lot sq. ft.

2,180

Sale price

$2,100,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 State Street
ZIP code
11201
Neighborhood
Downtown Brooklyn
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00270-0011

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
3,640
Building dimensions
20 ft x 58 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1841
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/10/2024
Sale price
$2,100,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$28,215
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
State Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Schermerhorn Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 109 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,180

Area overview

Walk score
100 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
15
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.58 Miles
Closest fire station
0.26 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/10/2024 $2,100,000 XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/30/2024 - R
07/10/2024 - D		 Deed
(2024072600098001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
07/30/2024 - R
07/05/2024 - D		 Mortgage
(2024072600098002)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXX
09/19/2023 - R
08/29/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023090600113001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/08/2023 - R
08/29/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023090100524001)		 XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
02/06/2015 - R
10/16/2009 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015020201053001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
08/29/1978 - R Mortgage
(37830101501725)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
08/29/1978 - R Deed
(37830101501723)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
01/19/1978 - R Sundry Agreement
(37830097100705)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
01/19/1978 - R Mortgage
(37830097100700)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
01/19/1978 - R Deed
(37830097100697)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$28,215
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$6,506,000
Assessed value
$390,360

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $6,139,000 $368,340 $134,150 19.843% $26,619 $26,619 -1.20%
2024/25 $6,139,000 $368,340 $134,150 20.085% $26,944 $26,944 +0.78%
2023/24 $5,861,000 $351,660 $133,114 20.085% $26,736 $26,736 +8.58%
2022/23 $5,926,000 $355,560 $121,247 20.309% $25,505 $24,624 +8.04%
2021/22 $6,499,000 $389,940 $114,172 19.963% $23,655 $22,792 +0.74%
2020/21 $5,808,000 $348,480 $107,502 21.045% $23,527 $22,624 -0.59%
2019/20 $5,552,000 $333,120 $107,512 21.167% $23,663 $22,757 +2.06%
2018/19 $6,339,000 $380,340 $106,588 20.919% $23,205 $22,297 +10.43%
2017/18 $4,961,000 $297,660 $99,046 20.385% $21,334 $20,191 +8.54%
2016/17 $4,577,000 $274,620 $93,053 19.991% $19,740 $18,602 +8.80%
Permits

Permit information for 159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$925,000

-22.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,582

-12.5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Court St & Joralemon St at SW Corner
Station lines
R-2-3-4-5
Distance (miles)
0.145
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Zipporiah Mills 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 610 0.35
Zipporiah Mills 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 610 0.35
A Fantis School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.08
A Fantis School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.08
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.12
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.12
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.20
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
A Fantis School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.08
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.12
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.20
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.24
Brooklyn Friends School NR No Private PK-12 860 0.30
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women 4 No Public 6-12 440 0.35
Brooklyn Prospect Charter-Downtown 7 No Charter K-8 704 0.40
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.40
BRIDGES: A SCHOOL FOR EXPLOR-EQUITY 8 No Public 6-8 258 0.51
BROOKLYN LABORATORY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-12 454 0.53
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.12
Brooklyn Frontiers High School 3 No Public 9-12 145 0.20
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.24
Brooklyn Friends School NR No Private PK-12 860 0.30
St Ann's School NR No Private PK-12 1,095 0.31
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women 4 No Public 6-12 440 0.35
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice 4 No Public 9-12 443 0.35
Fusion Academy Brooklyn NR No Private 6-12 0 0.36
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.40
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.40

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Neighbors for 159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY

88 Livingston St, Brooklyn 161 State St, Brooklyn 169 State St, Brooklyn 155 State St, Brooklyn 165 State St, Brooklyn 90 Livingston St, Brooklyn 157 State St, Brooklyn 163 State St, Brooklyn 171 State St, Brooklyn 147 State St, Brooklyn 145 State St, Brooklyn 141 State St, Brooklyn 100 Livingston St, Brooklyn 153 State St, Brooklyn 151 State St, Brooklyn 143 State St, Brooklyn 167 State St, Brooklyn 80 Livingston St, Brooklyn 149 State St, Brooklyn 167 Clinton St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

The development at 159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was built in 1841.

What is the total square footage of 159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 has a total of 3,640 square feet.

When was 159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was last sold on 07/10/2024 for $2,100,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is currently assessed at $390,360.

What are the property taxes for 159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

The property taxes for 159 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 total $28,214.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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