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157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Property Information

157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 157 5th Avenue
Neighborhood Park Slope
Zip code 11217
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00947-0003

Sales & Tax Overview for 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 04/07/2022
Purchase price $13,483,500
Tax class
Estimated property tax $19,060

Lot & Building Information for 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 3,000
Lot dimensions 30 ft x 100 ft
Building class Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) i
Building sqft 7,200
Building dimensions 30 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1920
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 6
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.32 Miles
Closest fire station 0.24 Miles

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Other Property Data for 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 have?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 7,200 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,499,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/07/2022 $13,483,500
11/05/2019 $8,450,000
10/27/2015 $7,000,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/30/2025 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025121900700023)
12/30/2025 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025121900700022)
12/15/2025 - D
12/30/2025 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2025121900700006)
12/15/2025 - D
12/23/2025 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2025121600124024)
12/15/2025 - D
12/23/2025 - R
Agreement
(2025121600124023)
12/15/2025 - D
12/23/2025 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2025121600124009)
11/17/2022 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2022111500676001)
08/23/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022080200366005)
08/23/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022080200366001)
07/01/2022 - D
07/18/2022 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2022071300304008)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $18,525
Estimated property tax: $19,060
Tax assessor's market value: $3,499,000
Assessed value: $1,574,550

Assessment History for 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 157 5th Avenue, 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 $3,499,000 $1,574,550 $148,928 12.439% $18,525 $18,525 +2.45%
2024/25 $4,140,000 $1,863,000 $144,661 12.5% $18,083 $18,083 +7.09%
2023/24 $3,843,000 $1,729,350 $135,057 12.502% $16,885 $16,885 +9.12%
2022/23 $3,776,000 $1,699,200 $126,146 12.267% $15,474 $15,474 +7.30%
2021/22 $3,021,000 $1,359,450 $117,868 12.235% $14,421 $14,421 +13.55%

Permits for 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/20/2023 Alteration
03/11/2022 Alteration
02/14/2022 Alteration
01/04/2022 Alteration
12/13/2021 Alteration
09/30/2021 Alteration
09/21/2021 Alteration
09/20/2021 Alteration
09/01/2021 Alteration
08/04/2021 Alteration
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & Union St at SE Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.206
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/Douglass St
Line B63
Distance (miles) 0.023

Neighbors for 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 157 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
155 5th Ave, Brooklyn 7,200 03/31/2021 $4,225,000
20 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 5,525 04/01/1987
151 5th Ave, Brooklyn 7,200 03/20/1975
141 5th Ave, Brooklyn 7,200
647 A Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,184 11/07/2000
147 5th Ave, Brooklyn 12,000 03/08/1982
139 5th Ave, Brooklyn 4,960 12/29/2000
645 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,633 09/05/1997
651 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,220 02/06/2001
653 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,704 06/30/2008
655 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,960 10/06/2000
12 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 1,740 05/07/1988
647 Degraw St, Brooklyn 1,992 12/01/1988
22 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 5,460 07/22/2024 $4,075,000
24 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 5,460 12/17/1996
159 5th Ave, Brooklyn 14,800 11/05/2019 $14,800,000
657 Degraw St, Brooklyn 3,228 07/01/2021 $2,600,000
143 5th Ave, Brooklyn 7,200 11/16/1993
649 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,040 01/08/2025 $1,850,000
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