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159 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 157 Beard St

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Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Beard Street
Alternate address(es)
157 Beard St
ZIP code
11231
Neighborhood
Red Hook
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00610-0023

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
Building sq. ft.
1,780
Building dimensions
20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Attached Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,165
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Beard Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Van Brunt Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
30 ft x 50 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,500

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
50 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
92 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
15
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.99 Miles
Closest fire station
0.62 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 159 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/12/2010 - R
07/06/2010 - D		 Deed
(2010080600250001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/06/2007 - R
08/21/2007 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007082201647001)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/03/1994 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3220004175722)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
08/31/1987 - R Mortgage
(3460001295746)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXX
03/31/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3090001253409)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX X
01/12/1981 - D
01/12/1981 - R		 Deed
(38130120901998)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX X
06/03/1980 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(38030116301673)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX
06/08/1977 - R Mortgage
(37730092400748)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X
06/08/1977 - R Deed
(37730092400746)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Beard 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
$3,165
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,310,000
Assessed value
$138,600

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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 $2,652,000 $159,120 $15,942 19.843% $3,163 $3,163 +4.68%
2024/25 $2,095,000 $125,700 $15,046 20.085% $3,022 $3,022 +0.95%
2023/24 $2,280,000 $136,800 $14,904 20.085% $2,993 $2,993 +4.70%
2022/23 $2,183,000 $130,980 $14,078 20.309% $2,859 $2,859 +7.77%
2021/22 $1,812,000 $108,720 $13,291 19.963% $2,653 $2,653 -5.11%
2020/21 $1,810,000 $108,600 $13,285 21.045% $2,796 $2,796 +5.35%
2019/20 $1,882,000 $112,920 $12,538 21.167% $2,654 $2,654 +2.15%
2018/19 $1,300,000 $78,000 $12,420 20.919% $2,598 $2,598 +8.64%
2017/18 $824,000 $49,440 $11,732 20.385% $2,392 $2,392 +8.01%
2016/17 $610,000 $36,600 $11,076 19.991% $2,214 $2,214 +2.28%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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
AE

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
1

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Smith St & 9th St at NE Corner
Station lines
F-G-R
Distance (miles)
0.965
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 15 Patrick F Daly 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 381 0.24
P.S. 15 Patrick F Daly 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 381 0.24
BASIS Independent Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-12 907 0.39
BASIS Independent Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-12 907 0.39
Red Hook Neighborhood School 6 No Public 1-6 89 0.58
Pave Academy Charter School 5 No Charter K-8 473 0.62
Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The) 7 No Public PK, K-5 649 0.77
Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The) 7 No Public PK, K-5 649 0.77
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.93
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.93
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
BASIS Independent Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-12 907 0.39
Summit Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 203 0.58
Pave Academy Charter School 5 No Charter K-8 473 0.62
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.77
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.93
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 369 0.93
Hannah Senesh Community Day School NR No Private K-8 231 1.10
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 1.34
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 1.39
Hellenic Classical Charter School 10 No Charter PK, K-8 483 1.51
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Brooklyn Community High School 1 No Public 9-12 103 0.19
BASIS Independent Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-12 907 0.39
Summit Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 203 0.58
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.77
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 1.34
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 1.34
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 1.39
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 1.39
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 1.44
New Dawn Charter High School 2 No Charter 9-12 233 1.44

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Neighbors for 159 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY

173 Beard St, Brooklyn 161 Beard St, Brooklyn 251 Conover St, Brooklyn 46 Beard St, Brooklyn 225 Richards St, Brooklyn 454 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 255 Conover St, Brooklyn 448 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 253 Conover St, Brooklyn 444 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 450 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 442 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 446 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 10 Reed St, Brooklyn 26 Reed St, Brooklyn 243 Conover St, Brooklyn 452 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 460 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 110 Beard St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

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

The development at 159 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1899.

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

159 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 1,780 square feet.

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

159 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $138,600.

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

The property taxes for 159 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 total $3,164.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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