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159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Nelson St

Property image for 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$1,730,000

General information

Address

Primary address

159 Nelson Street

ZIP code

11231

Neighborhood

Carroll Gardens

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00377-0043

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,165

Building dimensions

20 ft x 49 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Last altered

2015

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

12/06/2011

Sale price

$1,730,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$14,389

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Nelson Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Court Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

92 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

91 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.46 Miles

Closest fire station

0.31 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Nelson 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 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
12/06/2011	$1,730,000	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXX
10/03/2003	$700,000	XXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/07/2020 - R 01/27/2020 - D	Agreement (2020020700176004)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX X X
02/07/2020 - R 01/27/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020020700176003)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX X X
02/07/2020 - R 12/10/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020020700176002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX X X
02/07/2020 - R 12/10/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020020700176001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/25/2019 - R 03/19/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019032200933001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/28/2017 - R 11/21/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017112800377001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
11/14/2017 - R 10/27/2017 - D	Agreement (2017110801142002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
11/14/2017 - R 10/27/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017110801142001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/22/2015 - R 07/06/2015 - D	Certificate (2015070600762001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/22/2015 - R 06/26/2015 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2015070600762002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Nelson 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

$14,389

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,729,000

Assessed value

$223,740

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$4,085,000	$245,100	$70,139	19.843%	$13,918	$13,918	+4.72%
2024/25	$3,227,000	$193,620	$66,169	20.085%	$13,290	$13,290	+3.31%
2023/24	$3,552,000	$213,120	$64,047	20.085%	$12,864	$12,864	+4.22%
2022/23	$3,046,000	$182,760	$60,777	20.309%	$12,343	$12,343	+2.32%
2021/22	$3,341,000	$200,460	$60,427	19.963%	$12,063	$12,063	-2.43%
2020/21	$3,188,000	$191,280	$58,746	21.045%	$12,363	$12,363	+16.99%
2019/20	$2,915,000	$174,900	$49,927	21.167%	$10,568	$10,568	+4.90%
2018/19	$3,077,000	$184,620	$48,158	20.919%	$10,074	$10,074	+8.77%
2017/18	$2,745,000	$164,700	$45,433	20.385%	$9,262	$9,262	+2.63%
2016/17	$2,145,000	$128,700	$45,142	19.991%	$9,024	$9,024	+5.51%

Permits

Permit information for 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/05/2016	Alteration type 2
10/03/2014	Alteration type 2
03/14/2014	Alteration type 2
08/07/2006	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/05/2026	A
	11/20/2025	I
	03/24/2023	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Carroll Gardens, Columbia, RedHook residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Smith St & 9th St at NE Corner

Station lines

F-G-R

Distance (miles)

0.179

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 58 The Carroll	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	751	0.31
P.S. 58 The Carroll	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	751	0.31
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.06
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.06
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	369	0.06
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	369	0.06
Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The)	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	649	0.23
Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The)	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	649	0.23
Pave Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-8	473	0.26
Hannah Senesh Community Day School	NR	No	Private	K-8	231	0.27

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.06
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	369	0.06
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie	6	No	Public	6-12	671	0.23
Pave Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-8	473	0.26
Hannah Senesh Community Day School	NR	No	Private	K-8	231	0.27
Summit Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-12	203	0.32
BASIS Independent Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	907	0.57
Al-Madinah School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	790	0.60
School For International Studies	5	No	Public	6-12	782	0.63
P.S. 372 The Children S School	NR	No	Public	PK, K-8	436	0.73

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie	6	No	Public	6-12	671	0.23
Summit Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-12	203	0.32
BASIS Independent Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	907	0.57
Al-Madinah School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	790	0.60
School For International Studies	5	No	Public	6-12	782	0.63
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School	8	No	Public	9-12	331	0.63
New Dawn Charter High School	2	No	Charter	9-12	233	0.64
Cobble Hill School of American Studies	1	No	Public	9-12	316	0.71
South Brooklyn Community High School	1	No	Public	9-12	103	0.78
Mary McDowell Friends School	NR	No	Private	6-10	290	0.80

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The development at 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 3,165 square feet.

When was 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold on 12/06/2011 for $1,730,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $223,740.

What are the property taxes for 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The property taxes for 159 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 total $14,388.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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