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159 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Property report

Also known as: 159 2nd Ave

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Property type

Fireproof Warehouse (E1)

Year built

1979

Lot sq. ft.

4,893

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 2nd Avenue
ZIP code
11215
Neighborhood
Gowanus
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01026-0003

Owner

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Building
Property type
Fireproof Warehouse (E1)
Building sq. ft.
4,894
Building dimensions
50 ft x 98.79 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1979
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$20,210
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
50 ft x 97.87 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,893

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
15
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.87 Miles
Closest fire station
0.26 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 2nd 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 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/20/2006 - R
05/06/2006 - D		 Deed
(2006061301280001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XXX
11/28/1979 - R Vacate Order
(37930112101303)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/18/1979 - R Deed
(37930108601736)		 XXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
07/18/1979 - R Deed
(37930108601734)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
04/25/1978 - R Deed
(37830099000425)		 XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/14/1976 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37630084700107)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX
05/14/1976 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37630084700103)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XX XXX
07/19/1973 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37330064700563)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/04/1971 - D
06/04/1971 - R		 Mortgage
(37130048600324)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$20,210
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$444,000
Assessed value
$199,800

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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 $412,000 $185,400 $177,210 10.848% $19,224 $19,224 +2.57%
2024/25 $387,000 $174,150 $174,150 10.762% $18,742 $18,742 -1.65%
2023/24 $403,000 $181,350 $179,910 10.592% $19,056 $19,056 +0.96%
2022/23 $424,000 $190,800 $177,300 10.646% $18,875 $18,875 +13.71%
2021/22 $343,000 $154,350 $154,350 10.755% $16,600 $16,600 -6.62%
2020/21 $426,000 $191,700 $166,230 10.694% $17,777 $17,777 +12.65%
2019/20 $403,000 $181,350 $149,760 10.537% $15,780 $15,780 +13.60%
2018/19 $374,000 $168,300 $132,120 10.514% $13,891 $13,891 +12.84%
2017/18 $346,000 $155,700 $117,090 10.514% $12,311 $12,311 +10.10%
2016/17 $298,000 $134,100 $105,750 10.574% $11,182 $11,182 +7.36%
Permits

Permit information for 159 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/28/2001 Alteration type 2
07/19/1999 Alteration type 2

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Violations

DOB Violations

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Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
0.2,X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & 10th St at NW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.289
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Neighbors for 159 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

130 12th St, Brooklyn 163 2nd Ave, Brooklyn 170 2nd Ave, Brooklyn 363 12th St, Brooklyn 42 12th St, Brooklyn 438 11th St, Brooklyn 161 2nd Ave, Brooklyn 126-128 12th St, Brooklyn 65 13th St, Brooklyn 522 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 524 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 526 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 349 12th St, Brooklyn 134 12th St, Brooklyn 136 12th St, Brooklyn 122 12th St, Brooklyn 528 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 112 12th St, Brooklyn 166 2nd Ave, Brooklyn 497 6th Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11225, 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 159 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The development at 159 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1979.

What is the market value of 159 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The current market value of 159 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is $444,000.

What is the total square footage of 159 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

159 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 4,894 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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