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137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 137 Nelson Street
Neighborhood Carroll Gardens
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00377-0058

Sales & Tax Overview for 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 08/22/2014
Purchase price $2,750,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sqft 4,800
Building dimensions 20 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 8
Residential sqft

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.44 Miles
Closest fire station 0.33 Miles

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Other Property Data for 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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About 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1931 and has a total of 4,800 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,612,350, the tax amount paid for 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is $31,554.

When was 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the last sale price?

137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold in 08/22/2014 for $2,750,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/22/2014 $2,750,000

Title Documents for 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/24/2022 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2022012001597001)
03/06/2018 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2018030500102002)
03/06/2018 - R
01/29/2018 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2018030500102001)
06/29/2017 - R Initial UCC1
(2017062900416001)
07/03/2017 - R
06/27/2017 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2017062900373002)
07/03/2017 - R
06/27/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2017062900373001)
05/08/2018 - R
09/03/2014 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2018050400550003)
05/08/2018 - R
09/03/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018050400550002)
05/08/2018 - R
09/03/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018050400550001)
12/03/2014 - R
08/22/2014 - D
Deed
(2014090300162001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $31,554
Tax assessor's market value: $3,583,000
Assessed value: $1,612,350

Assessment History for 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,986,000 $1,343,700 $242,648 12.439% $30,183 $30,183 +5.41%
2024/25 $2,488,000 $1,119,600 $229,074 12.5% $28,634 $28,634 +7.98%
2023/24 $2,724,000 $1,225,800 $212,106 12.502% $26,517 $26,517 +8.69%
2022/23 $2,270,000 $1,021,500 $198,883 12.267% $24,397 $24,397 +2.19%
2021/22 $2,066,000 $929,700 $195,132 12.235% $23,874 $23,874 +4.27%

Permits for 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/29/2015 Alteration type 2
12/03/2014 Alteration type 2
10/20/2014 Alteration type 2
08/13/2013 Alteration type 3
04/11/2013 Alteration type 3
09/18/2012 Alteration type 3
05/24/2011 Alteration type 3
02/10/2011 Alteration type 2
06/29/2010 Alteration type 3
06/29/2010 Alteration type 3
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & 9th St at NE Corner
Station lines F-G-R
Distance (miles) 0.219
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Neighbors for 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 137 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
561 Clinton St, Brooklyn 5,000 08/19/2022
559 Clinton St, Brooklyn 2,400 04/11/2022 $1,950,000
551 Clinton St, Brooklyn 2,800 11/21/2012
543 Clinton St, Brooklyn 3,780 10/25/2016 $2,750,000
141 Nelson St, Brooklyn 2,080 11/14/2024
143 Nelson St, Brooklyn 2,140 09/06/2023 $2,895,000
151 Nelson St, Brooklyn 2,040 12/27/2023
153 Nelson St, Brooklyn 2,730 03/14/2003
145 Nelson St, Brooklyn 2,020 05/10/2021 $2,850,000
149 A Nelson St, Brooklyn 2,016 11/18/2010 $512,500
547 Clinton St, Brooklyn 2,160 04/01/2010
549 Clinton St, Brooklyn 2,560 12/30/2011
557 Clinton St, Brooklyn 3,120 09/02/1988
555 Clinton St, Brooklyn 2,800 07/10/2009 $710,000
553 Clinton St, Brooklyn 3,940 10/23/2020 $2,600,000
149 Nelson St, Brooklyn 2,112 09/09/2011 $525,000
147 Nelson St, Brooklyn 2,112 02/13/1998
155 Nelson St, Brooklyn 3,300 02/01/2022 $4,995,000
545 Clinton St, Brooklyn 2,800 06/27/2011 $725,000
139 Nelson St, Brooklyn 2,048 10/13/2023 $1,815,000
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