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159 Centre Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

159 Centre Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Centre Street
Neighborhood Red Hook
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00552-0029

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 09/23/2014
Purchase price $3,750,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,830

Lot & Building Information for 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,563
Lot dimensions 43.58 ft x 40 ft
Property type Car Wash or Lubritorium Facility (GW)
Building sqft 800
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1993
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Commercial units 1

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.65 Miles
Closest fire station 0.14 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn

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About 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Car Wash or Lubritorium Facility (GW) located at 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 800 square feet and a current price per square foot of $4,687.

What is the year built & the current market value of 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

159 Centre Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1993 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $180,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/23/2014 $3,750,000
01/06/2009 $1,600,000
12/21/2006 $1,337,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/09/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023060700695001)
06/01/2023 - D
06/16/2023 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2023061500925005)
06/01/2023 - D
06/16/2023 - R
Agreement
(2023061500925004)
06/01/2023 - D
06/16/2023 - R
Mortgage
(2023061500925003)
06/01/2023 - D
06/16/2023 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023061500925002)
06/01/2023 - D
06/16/2023 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023061500925001)
11/20/2018 - D
11/23/2018 - R
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2018112100362001)
09/23/2014 - D
10/16/2014 - R
Agreement
(2014100801124003)
09/23/2014 - D
10/16/2014 - R
Mortgage
(2014100801124002)
09/23/2014 - D
10/16/2014 - R
Deed
(2014100801124001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,039
Estimated property tax: $7,830
Tax assessor's market value: $180,000
Assessed value: $81,000

Assessment History for 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Centre 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
2025/26 $180,000 $81,000 $64,890 10.848% $7,039 $7,039 +5.94%
2024/25 $165,000 $74,250 $61,740 10.762% $6,644 $6,644 +6.41%
2023/24 $141,000 $63,450 $58,950 10.592% $6,244 $6,244 +7.72%
2022/23 $121,000 $54,450 $54,450 10.646% $5,797 $5,797 +5.07%
2021/22 $114,000 $51,300 $51,300 10.755% $5,517 $5,517 -9.30%

Permits for 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): 0.2 (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 2 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & 9th St at NE Corner
Station lines F-G-R
Distance (miles) 0.172
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Bus Routes
Name Court St/Hamilton Av
Line B57
Distance (miles) 0.046

Neighbors for 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 159 Centre Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
209 King St, Brooklyn 05/13/2010
150 Conover St, Brooklyn 10,750 04/22/1997
150 Mill St, Brooklyn 1,020 11/21/2022 $200,000
603 Clinton St, Brooklyn 4,590 11/03/2003 $900,000
149 Centre St, Brooklyn 1,125 11/03/2003 $900,000
183 King St, Brooklyn 22,500 09/09/2005 $3,734,000
142 Conover St, Brooklyn 2,500 10/30/2024 $1,270,000
148 Conover St, Brooklyn 5,872 07/20/2021 $800,000
144 Conover St, Brooklyn 5,872 12/19/2012
154 Conover St, Brooklyn 2,500 10/26/1999
352 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 09/23/2014 $3,750,000
348 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 800 09/23/2014 $3,750,000
346 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 1,500 09/23/2014 $3,750,000
338 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 3,744 05/02/2006 $465,000
609 Clinton St, Brooklyn 2,500 09/15/1966
340 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 4,480 06/18/1980
595 Clinton St, Brooklyn 23,000 08/01/2016 $6,400,000
155 Centre St, Brooklyn 3,789 03/03/2010
39 Ferris St, Brooklyn 5,820 10/05/2018 $6,500,000
354 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 09/23/2014 $3,750,000
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