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159 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Property Information

159 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 21st Street
Neighborhood Greenwood Heights
Zip code 11232
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00639-0047

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $17,817

Lot & Building Information for 159 21st Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,504
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100.17 ft
Building class Factory - Light Manufacturing (F5)
Building sqft 2,500
Building dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1975
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Zoning & Use for 159 21st Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 1

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.41 Miles
Closest fire station 0.62 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 21st Street, Brooklyn

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About 159 21st Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 159 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 have?

This Factory - Light Manufacturing (F5) located at 159 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 has a total of 2,500 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 159 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232?

159 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 was built in 1975 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $406,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 159 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 21st Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 159 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/21/2025 - D
05/23/2025 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2025052100720002)
05/21/2025 - D
05/23/2025 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2025052100720001)
04/18/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025041600043003)
04/14/2025 - D
04/18/2025 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2025041600043002)
04/14/2025 - D
04/18/2025 - R
Mortgage
(2025041600043001)
12/03/2015 - D
12/16/2015 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2015120700778002)
12/03/2015 - D
12/16/2015 - R
Release
(2015120700458005)
12/03/2015 - D
12/16/2015 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015120700458001)
10/28/2015 - D
12/16/2015 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015120700895001)
03/25/2015 - D
06/23/2015 - R
Deed
(2015042801230001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $16,373
Estimated property tax: $17,817
Tax assessor's market value: $406,000
Assessed value: $182,700

Assessment History for 159 21st Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 21st 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 $406,000 $182,700 $150,930 10.848% $16,373 $16,373 +7.53%
2024/25 $374,000 $168,300 $141,480 10.762% $15,226 $15,226 +7.27%
2023/24 $357,000 $160,650 $134,010 10.592% $14,194 $14,194 +3.67%
2022/23 $298,000 $134,100 $128,610 10.646% $13,692 $13,692 +16.90%
2021/22 $242,000 $108,900 $108,900 10.755% $11,712 $11,712 -16.71%

Permits for 159 21st 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): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & Prospect Ave at SE Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.205
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Bus Routes
Name 3 Av/20 St
Line B37
Distance (miles) 0.098

Neighbors for 159 21st Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 159 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
151 21st St, Brooklyn 2,500 04/05/2004 $218,500
139 21st St, Brooklyn 3,250 09/01/2011
137 21st St, Brooklyn 4,560 05/08/2017 $1,770,000
135 21st St, Brooklyn 2,040 09/15/2005 $640,000
160 20th St, Brooklyn 3,360 09/22/2023 $1,270,000
141 21st St, Brooklyn 2,500 06/30/2004
143 21st St, Brooklyn 5,000 06/30/2004
685 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 4,800 05/11/2011
163 21st St, Brooklyn 2,500 04/17/2012 $600,000
686 4th Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 07/16/2009 $600,000
150 20th St, Brooklyn 30,687 07/18/2016
157 21st St, Brooklyn 5,000 11/27/2018
146 20th St, Brooklyn 3,750 08/02/2004
682 4th Ave, Brooklyn 1,080 01/09/1998
149 21st St, Brooklyn 5,000 09/30/2025
165 21st St, Brooklyn 2,500 04/17/2012 $150,000
684 4th Ave, Brooklyn 2,150 08/19/2008
147 21st St, Brooklyn 1,500 06/30/2004
161 21st St, Brooklyn 7,500 06/24/2013
148 20th St, Brooklyn 2,612 12/28/2011
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