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138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 138 Rear Nelson St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,875

Sale price

$1,125,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
138 Nelson Street
Alternate address(es)
138 Rear Nelson St
ZIP code
11231
Neighborhood
Carroll Gardens
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00379-0015

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,268
Building dimensions
18.75 ft x 44 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1901
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
03/23/2010
Sale price
$1,125,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,414
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)
Nelson Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Hamilton Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18.75 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,875

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
15
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.48 Miles
Closest fire station
0.29 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 138 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 138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/23/2010 $1,125,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/22/2026 - R
07/15/2026 - D		 Mortgage
(2026072000983001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/21/2026 - R
05/18/2026 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2026051900093001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/03/2017 - R
01/27/2017 - D		 Agreement
(2017020300508004)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/03/2017 - R
01/27/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017020300508003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/03/2017 - R
01/23/2017 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2017020300508002)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/03/2017 - R
12/08/2016 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2017020300508001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/04/2011 - R
06/21/2011 - D		 Mortgage
(2011072801263001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/25/2010 - R
03/23/2010 - D		 Correction Mortgage
(2010052000456001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/26/2010 - R
03/23/2010 - D		 Mortgage
(2010032400170002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX
03/26/2010 - R
03/23/2010 - D		 Deed
(2010032400170001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 138 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
$11,414
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,509,000
Assessed value
$210,540

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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 $2,820,000 $169,200 $55,241 19.843% $10,961 $10,961 +2.79%
2024/25 $2,962,000 $177,720 $53,094 20.085% $10,664 $10,664 +3.35%
2023/24 $3,634,000 $218,040 $51,373 20.085% $10,318 $10,318 +4.66%
2022/23 $3,982,000 $238,920 $48,544 20.309% $9,859 $9,859 +3.03%
2021/22 $3,635,000 $218,100 $47,933 19.963% $9,569 $9,569 -1.23%
2020/21 $3,211,000 $192,660 $46,034 21.045% $9,688 $9,688 +3.44%
2019/20 $3,460,000 $207,600 $44,245 21.167% $9,365 $9,365 +4.57%
2018/19 $3,099,000 $185,940 $42,811 20.919% $8,956 $8,956 +8.60%
2017/18 $3,055,000 $183,300 $40,453 20.385% $8,246 $8,246 +3.27%
2016/17 $2,263,000 $135,780 $39,944 19.991% $7,985 $7,985 +6.45%
Permits

Permit information for 138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/09/2010 Alteration type 1
07/07/2010 Alteration type 1

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
10/13/2015 I
02/23/2015 I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Smith St & 9th St at NE Corner
Station lines
F-G-R
Distance (miles)
0.192
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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 0.35
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 751 0.35
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.10
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.10
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 369 0.10
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 369 0.10
Pave Academy Charter School 5 No Charter K-8 473 0.22
Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The) 7 No Public PK, K-5 649 0.22
Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The) 7 No Public PK, K-5 649 0.22
Red Hook Neighborhood School 6 No Public 1-6 89 0.28
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 0.10
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 369 0.10
Pave Academy Charter School 5 No Charter K-8 473 0.22
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.22
Summit Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 203 0.28
Hannah Senesh Community Day School NR No Private K-8 231 0.31
BASIS Independent Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-12 907 0.53
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.63
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.67
P.S. 372 The Children S School NR No Public PK, K-8 436 0.77
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 0.22
Summit Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 203 0.28
BASIS Independent Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-12 907 0.53
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.63
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.67
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.67
New Dawn Charter High School 2 No Charter 9-12 233 0.68
South Brooklyn Community High School 1 No Public 9-12 103 0.74
Cobble Hill School of American Studies 1 No Public 9-12 316 0.75
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.84

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Neighbors for 138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY

142 Nelson St, Brooklyn 152 Nelson St, Brooklyn 543 Clinton St, Brooklyn 551 Clinton St, Brooklyn 140 Nelson St, Brooklyn 146 Nelson St, Brooklyn 148 Nelson St, Brooklyn 134 Nelson St, Brooklyn 158 Nelson St, Brooklyn 136 Nelson St, Brooklyn 547 Clinton St, Brooklyn 549 Clinton St, Brooklyn 553 Clinton St, Brooklyn 555 Clinton St, Brooklyn 557 Clinton St, Brooklyn 156 Nelson St, Brooklyn 144 Nelson St, Brooklyn 160 Nelson St, Brooklyn 545 Clinton St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The development at 138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 3,268 square feet.

When was 138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the sale price?

138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold on 03/23/2010 for $1,125,000.

What is the assessed value of 138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $210,540.

What are the property taxes for 138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The property taxes for 138 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 total $11,413.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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