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159 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Prospect Pl

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,751

Sale price

$1,770,000

General information

Address

Primary address

159 Prospect Place

ZIP code

11238

Neighborhood

Prospect Heights

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01151-0088

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

4,212

Building dimensions

21 ft x 47 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/28/2004

Sale price

$1,770,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$9,760

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)

Prospect Place (narrow)

Nearest wide street

St Marks Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

21 ft x 131 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,751

Area overview

Walk score

97 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

92 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.20 Miles

Closest fire station

0.21 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Prospect Place, 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 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/28/2004	$1,770,000	XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXX-XXXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/19/2017 - R 03/24/2017 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2017041301064002)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
04/19/2017 - R 03/24/2017 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2017041301064001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
12/28/2011 - R 10/26/2011 - D	Agreement (2011110200477002)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/28/2011 - R 10/26/2011 - D	Mortgage (2011110200477001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/13/2010 - R 12/06/2010 - D	Landmark Designation (2010120601045001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/09/2010 - R 08/16/2010 - D	Agreement (2010083100477004)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/09/2010 - R 08/16/2010 - D	Mortgage (2010083100477003)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/09/2010 - R 08/12/2010 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2010083100477002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/09/2010 - R 07/21/2010 - D	Power of Attorney (2010083100477001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/04/2004 - R 06/17/2004 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2004062301567001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Prospect Place, 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

$9,760

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$5,733,000

Assessed value

$343,980

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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	$6,193,000	$371,580	$46,434	19.843%	$9,214	$9,214	+4.60%
2024/25	$5,329,000	$319,740	$43,856	20.085%	$8,808	$8,808	+24.51%
2023/24	$5,034,000	$302,040	$43,856	20.085%	$8,808	$7,074	-0.15%
2022/23	$4,120,000	$247,200	$43,424	20.309%	$8,819	$7,085	+9.88%
2021/22	$4,518,000	$271,080	$40,987	19.963%	$8,182	$6,448	-17.82%
2020/21	$4,037,000	$242,220	$37,285	21.045%	$8,143	$7,847	+5.47%
2019/20	$4,201,000	$252,060	$35,147	21.167%	$7,736	$7,440	+1.36%
2018/19	$4,307,000	$258,420	$35,087	20.919%	$7,645	$7,340	+3.71%
2017/18	$3,935,000	$236,100	$34,717	20.385%	$7,377	$7,077	+8.57%
2016/17	$3,424,000	$205,440	$32,606	19.991%	$6,828	$6,518	+8.70%

Permits

Permit information for 159 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/27/2019	Alteration
02/04/2019	Alteration type 2
05/07/1998	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

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)

0.092

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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	0.29
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	732	0.29
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.17
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.17
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.24
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.24
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.26
P.S. 282 Park Slope	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	496	0.36
P.S. 282 Park Slope	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	496	0.36
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.39

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	0.17
Is 340	7	No	Public	6-8	150	0.17
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.24
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.26
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School	4	No	Public	6-8	69	0.26
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.30
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.39
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.40
St Francis Xavier School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	175	0.41
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	940	0.46

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.24
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.26
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.30
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	940	0.46
Acorn Community High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	107	0.50
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY	NR	No	Public	9-12	217	0.50
Gotham Professional Arts Academy	NR	No	Public	9-12	179	0.50
Brooklyn High School of the Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	927	0.59
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	621	0.59
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.62

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 159 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 159 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

159 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 4,212 square feet.

When was 159 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 05/28/2004 for $1,770,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

159 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $343,980.

What are the property taxes for 159 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 159 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $9,759.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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