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659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 659 59th St

Property image for 659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1935

Lot sq. ft.

2,003

Sale price

$900,000

General information

Address

Primary address

659 59th Street

ZIP code

11220

Neighborhood

Sunset Park

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00857-0055

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

2,108

Building dimensions

20 ft x 55 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1935

Last altered

2005

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/14/2013

Sale price

$900,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$10,708

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

59 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

7 Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,003

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

74 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.54 Miles

Closest fire station

0.37 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 659 59th 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 659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/14/2013	$900,000	XXXX, XX XXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXX	XXXX, XX XXXX XXX XXX, XXX XXXX
04/16/2007	$770,000	XXX, XXX XXXX XXX XXXX, XX XXXX	XXXX, XXX XXXX
07/16/2004	$655,000	XXXX, XXX XXXX	XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/15/2021 - R 05/13/2021 - D	Agreement (2021060900280002)	XXXX XX XXXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXX
06/15/2021 - R 05/13/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021060900280001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXX
06/07/2021 - R 05/13/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021060100133001)	XXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXX
06/19/2013 - R 05/29/2013 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2013053100179001)	XXXX XX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/12/2013 - R 05/28/2013 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2013053000503001)	XXXX XX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/29/2013 - R 05/14/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013052901017004)	XXXX XX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/29/2013 - R 05/14/2013 - D	Deed (2013052901017003)	XXXX XX XXXX	XXXX XX XXXX
08/29/2013 - R 05/06/2013 - D	Power of Attorney (2013052901017002)	XXX XXX XXXX	XXX XXX XXX
08/29/2013 - R 05/06/2013 - D	Power of Attorney (2013052901017001)	XXXX XX XXXX	XXX XXX XXX
07/13/2007 - R 05/04/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007051400921001)	XXX XXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 659 59th 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

$10,708

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,583,000

Assessed value

$94,980

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,344,000	$80,640	$50,911	19.843%	$10,102	$10,102	-1.20%
2024/25	$1,555,000	$93,300	$50,911	20.085%	$10,225	$10,225	+4.10%
2023/24	$1,546,000	$92,760	$48,906	20.085%	$9,823	$9,823	+3.45%
2022/23	$1,265,000	$75,900	$46,754	20.309%	$9,495	$9,495	+5.76%
2021/22	$1,115,000	$66,900	$44,971	19.963%	$8,978	$8,978	+0.55%
2020/21	$1,198,000	$71,880	$42,426	21.045%	$8,929	$8,929	-0.58%
2019/20	$1,058,000	$63,480	$42,426	21.167%	$8,980	$8,980	+5.33%
2018/19	$1,203,000	$72,180	$40,755	20.919%	$8,526	$8,526	+7.34%
2017/18	$1,060,000	$63,600	$38,962	20.385%	$7,942	$7,942	+6.01%
2016/17	$1,129,000	$67,740	$37,476	19.991%	$7,492	$7,492	+8.37%

Permits

Permit information for 659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/21/2024	Alteration
01/03/2024	Alteration
12/19/2023	Alteration
12/19/2023	Alteration
01/24/2005	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/01/2026	A
	11/19/2025	I
	06/06/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Sunset Park residential market stats

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Median sale price

$545,000

-2.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$806

-6.6% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

8th Ave & 62nd St at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.243

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 69 Vincent D Grippo School	8	Yes	Public	K-5	608	0.39
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	214	0.13
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	214	0.13
Bay Ridge Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	99	0.25
Bay Ridge Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	99	0.25
LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-3	387	0.34
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	K-3	210	0.40
P.S. 94 The Henry Longfellow	4	No	Public	K-5	970	0.42
School for Future Leaders (The)	9	No	Public	K-5	521	0.46
School of Math Science and Healthy Living	6	No	Public	K-5	207	0.46

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 220 John J Pershing	7	Yes	Public	6-8	1,229	0.60
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	214	0.13
Bay Ridge Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	99	0.25
Saint Agatha School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	193	0.54
Bais Chaya Esther	NR	No	Private	PK-11	207	0.54
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha	NR	No	Private		0	0.57
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD	8	No	Public	6-8	445	0.58
Is 30 Mary White Ovington	5	No	Public	K-8	911	0.73

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Bais Chaya Esther	NR	No	Private	PK-11	207	0.54
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha	NR	No	Private		0	0.57
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology	6	No	Public	9-12	1,273	0.62
Congregation Biz Dushinsky	NR	No	Private		60	0.62
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe	NR	No	Private	9-12	702	0.64
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel d'ALEKSANDER	NR	No	Private	9-12	177	0.84

Nearby ZIP codes for 659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10280, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 2,108 square feet.

When was 659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 05/14/2013 for $900,000.

What is the assessed value of 659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $94,980.

What are the property taxes for 659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 659 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $10,708.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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