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161 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 161 St Marks Ave

Property image for 161 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,227

General information

Address

Primary address

161 St Marks Avenue

ZIP code

11238

Neighborhood

Prospect Heights

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01144-0088

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,040

Building dimensions

17 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,453

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)

St Marks Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

17 ft x 131 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,227

Area overview

Walk score

97 /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

0.20 Miles

Closest fire station

0.20 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 161 St Marks 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 161 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
08/02/2024 - R 07/01/2024 - D	Deed (2024080100093009)	XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX	XXX XX XXXXX XXX
12/13/2010 - R 12/06/2010 - D	Landmark Designation (2010120601045001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
08/06/1985 - R 08/05/1985 - D	Deed (3630001104163)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
05/18/1984 - R 04/30/1984 - D	Deed (3210001019521)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XX
10/13/1978 - D 10/13/1978 - R	Deed (BK_7830102501635)		XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
10/13/1978 - D 10/13/1978 - R	Deed (37830102501635)
04/04/1978 - D 04/04/1978 - R	Deed (37830098501716)
08/16/1977 - D 08/16/1977 - R	Deed (37730093801302)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
12/12/1975 - D 12/12/1975 - R	Deed (37530081901290)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
11/20/1972 - D 11/20/1972 - R	Deed (37230059600240)		XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 161 St Marks 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

$4,453

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,665,000

Assessed value

$159,900

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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	$2,892,000	$173,520	$21,174	19.843%	$4,202	$4,202	-1.20%
2024/25	$2,497,000	$149,820	$21,173	20.085%	$4,253	$4,253	+0.85%
2023/24	$2,207,000	$132,420	$20,995	20.085%	$4,217	$4,217	+4.80%
2022/23	$2,361,000	$141,660	$19,812	20.309%	$4,024	$4,024	+7.79%
2021/22	$1,823,000	$109,380	$18,700	19.963%	$3,733	$3,733	+0.53%
2020/21	$1,954,000	$117,240	$17,645	21.045%	$3,713	$3,713	-0.57%
2019/20	$2,132,000	$127,920	$17,644	21.167%	$3,735	$3,735	+2.04%
2018/19	$2,854,000	$171,240	$17,496	20.919%	$3,660	$3,660	+8.75%
2017/18	$1,809,000	$108,540	$16,510	20.385%	$3,366	$3,366	+8.04%
2016/17	$1,623,000	$97,380	$15,583	19.991%	$3,115	$3,115	+8.35%

Permits

Permit information for 161 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/24/2025	Alteration
05/31/2024	Alteration
03/18/2024	Alteration
01/31/2024	Alteration
10/25/2023	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	02/08/2014	B
	02/08/2014	A
	02/08/2014	B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Prospect Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,277,500

23.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,509

4.6% 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

Carlton Ave & Park Pl at SE Corner

Station lines

B-Q

Distance (miles)

0.157

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	732	0.26
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	732	0.26
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.15
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.15
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.30
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.31
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.31
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.33
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.41
P.S. 282 Park Slope	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	496	0.41

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.15
Is 340	7	No	Public	6-8	150	0.21
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.24
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.30
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School	4	No	Public	6-8	69	0.30
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.31
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.33
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.41
St Francis Xavier School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	175	0.47
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	940	0.52

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.24
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.30
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.31
Gotham Professional Arts Academy	NR	No	Public	9-12	179	0.47
Acorn Community High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	107	0.47
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY	NR	No	Public	9-12	217	0.47
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	940	0.52
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	621	0.53
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.56
Brooklyn High School of the Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	927	0.59

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 161 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 161 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 161 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

161 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 2,040 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 161 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

161 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $159,900.

What are the property taxes for 161 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 161 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $4,452.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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