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159 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Lefferts Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Lefferts Avenue
ZIP code
11225
Neighborhood
Prospect - Lefferts Gardens
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01319-0080

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,144
Building dimensions
20 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,010
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Lefferts Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
87 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
17
Community district
9
Closest police station
0.43 Miles
Closest fire station
0.19 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 159 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/22/2023 - R
05/11/2023 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023051701005001)		 XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/08/1998 - R Mortgage
(3540005896454)		 XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/05/1997 - R Deed
(3730005858873)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
12/05/1997 - R Power of Attorney
(3080005857308)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
05/26/1989 - R Uniform Commercial Code 1
(3850001853485)		 XX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX
05/11/1981 - D
05/11/1981 - R		 Landmark Designation
(38130123600911)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Lefferts 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
$7,010
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,421,000
Assessed value
$145,260

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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 $2,345,000 $140,700 $35,804 19.843% $7,386 $7,105 +0.47%
2024/25 $1,852,000 $111,120 $35,207 20.085% $7,340 $7,071 +5.30%
2023/24 $1,637,000 $98,220 $33,436 20.085% $6,997 $6,716 -0.93%
2022/23 $1,340,000 $80,400 $33,376 20.309% $7,075 $6,778 +8.00%
2021/22 $1,285,000 $77,100 $31,439 19.963% $6,564 $6,276 +0.72%
2020/21 $1,491,000 $89,460 $29,610 21.045% $6,528 $6,231 +1.32%
2019/20 $1,395,000 $83,700 $29,056 21.167% $6,447 $6,150 +6.64%
2018/19 $1,366,000 $81,960 $27,570 20.919% $6,073 $5,767 +2.66%
2017/18 $1,290,000 $77,400 $27,560 20.385% $5,918 $5,618 +8.72%
2016/17 $1,007,000 $60,420 $25,849 19.991% $5,477 $5,167 +8.89%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Sterling St at NW Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.267
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 161 The Crown 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 291 0.42
P.S. 161 The Crown 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 291 0.42
Educational Inst Oholei Torah NR No Private PK-12 1,202 0.18
Educational Inst Oholei Torah NR No Private PK-12 1,202 0.18
P.S. 375 Jackie Robinson School 6 No Public PK, K-5 262 0.26
P.S. 375 Jackie Robinson School 6 No Public PK, K-5 262 0.26
Lefferts Garden Montessori NR No Private 39 0.27
Montessori School Of Lefferts Garden Ii NR No Private PK-5 78 0.27
Montessori School Of Lefferts Garden Ii NR No Private PK-5 78 0.27
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 61 Gladstone H Atwell 5 Yes Public 6-8 361 0.40
Educational Inst Oholei Torah NR No Private PK-12 1,202 0.18
Ebbetts Field Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 123 0.26
Lefferts Garden Montessori NR No Private 39 0.27
St. Francis of Assisi School NR No Private PK-8 216 0.37
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.41
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.41
Success Academy Crown Heights 9 No Charter K-8 787 0.42
Achievement First Voyager Charter 6 No Charter 6-8 156 0.43
Parkside Preparatory Academy 5 No Public 6-8 311 0.47
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Educational Inst Oholei Torah NR No Private PK-12 1,202 0.18
Lefferts Garden Montessori NR No Private 39 0.27
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.41
Beth Rivka High School NR No Private 9-12 504 0.41
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.41
P.S. 141 NR No Public PK, K-10, 12 385 0.47
ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL NR No Public 9-12 143 0.47
W E B Dubois Academic High School NR No Public 9-12 114 0.50
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School NR No Public 9-12 199 0.52
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.55

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Neighbors for 159 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

147 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 173 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 155 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 153 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 141 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 163 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 149 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 169 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 183 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 139 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 161 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 181 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 217 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 425 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn 165 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 171 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 177 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 151 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 145 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 175 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The development at 159 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 159 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

159 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 has a total of 2,144 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

159 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is currently assessed at $145,260.

What are the property taxes for 159 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The property taxes for 159 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 total $7,009.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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