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159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 - Property report

Also known as: 159 6th Ave

Property image for 159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,100

Sale price

$4,250,000

General information

Address

Primary address

159 6th Avenue

ZIP code

11217

Neighborhood

Park Slope

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00948-0009

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

4,332

Building dimensions

21 ft x 50 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

10/14/2020

Sale price

$4,250,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$14,000

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)

6 Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

21 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,100

Area overview

Walk score

94 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

91 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.28 Miles

Closest fire station

0.16 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/14/2020	$4,250,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
01/28/2010	$1,675,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/14/2022 - R 03/21/2022 - D	Mortgage (2022040800059001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
12/17/2020 - R 12/10/2020 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2020121001059001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XX XXXX XX
11/24/2020 - R 11/06/2020 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2020112000140001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/26/2020 - R 10/14/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020101900546004)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/26/2020 - R 10/14/2020 - D	Deed (2020101900546003)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
10/26/2020 - R 10/08/2020 - D	Power of Attorney (2020101900546002)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
10/26/2020 - R 10/08/2020 - D	Power of Attorney (2020101900546001)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/31/2018 - R 06/03/2016 - D	Mortgage (2018122800612001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XX XXXX X X
06/28/2013 - R 06/14/2013 - D	Agreement (2013061901702002)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/28/2013 - R 06/14/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013061901702001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 6th Avenue, 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

$14,000

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$5,642,000

Assessed value

$338,520

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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	$4,538,000	$272,280	$70,554	19.843%	$14,000	$11,673	+1.75%
2024/25	$4,240,000	$254,400	$68,704	20.085%	$13,799	$11,473	+7.30%
2023/24	$4,823,000	$289,380	$64,816	20.085%	$13,018	$10,692	-14.82%
2022/23	$4,405,000	$264,300	$61,805	20.309%	$12,552	$12,552	+6.94%
2021/22	$4,224,000	$253,440	$58,795	19.963%	$11,737	$11,737	-5.14%
2020/21	$4,781,000	$286,860	$58,795	21.045%	$12,373	$12,373	+2.10%
2019/20	$4,433,000	$265,980	$57,253	21.167%	$12,119	$12,119	+7.26%
2018/19	$4,413,000	$264,780	$54,013	20.919%	$11,299	$11,299	+7.62%
2017/18	$4,026,000	$241,560	$51,504	20.385%	$10,499	$10,499	+7.19%
2016/17	$3,606,000	$216,360	$48,996	19.991%	$9,795	$9,795	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/16/2021	Alteration
06/25/2021	Alteration type 2
10/22/2012	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Park Slope residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,619,646

12.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,514

6.4% 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

Flatbush Ave & Park Pl at SW Corner

Station lines

B-Q

Distance (miles)

0.195

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 282 Park Slope	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	496	0.08
P.S. 282 Park Slope	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	496	0.08
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.11
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.17
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.17
St Francis Xavier School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	175	0.19
St Francis Xavier School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	175	0.19
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.23
P.S. 133 William A Butler	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	609	0.30
P.S. 133 William A Butler	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	609	0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.11
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School	4	No	Public	6-8	69	0.11
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.17
St Francis Xavier School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	175	0.19
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.23
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	940	0.23
Is 340	7	No	Public	6-8	150	0.36
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.44
P.S. 372 The Children S School	NR	No	Public	PK, K-8	436	0.47
The Math And Science Exploratory School	7	No	Public	6-8	522	0.50

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.11
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.17
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	940	0.23
Brooklyn High School of the Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	927	0.50
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.54
John Jay School for Law	3	No	Public	9-12	461	0.55
Park Slope Collegiate	4	No	Public	6-12	577	0.55
Cyberarts Studio Academy	2	No	Public	9-12	298	0.55
Millennium Brooklyn High School	10	No	Public	9-12	721	0.55
Poly Prep Lower School	NR	No	Private		0	0.57

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

The development at 159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 4,332 square feet.

When was 159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was last sold on 10/14/2020 for $4,250,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 is currently assessed at $338,520.

What are the property taxes for 159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

The property taxes for 159 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 total $14,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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