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159 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 226-234 Howard Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1999

Lot sq. ft.

2,567

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Sumpter Street
Alternate address(es)
226-234 Howard Ave
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01518-0038

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,940
Building dimensions
20 ft x 49 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1999
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,631
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)
Howard Avenue (narrow)
Sumpter Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Fulton Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25.67 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,567

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
63 /100.  Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.65 Miles
Closest fire station
0.38 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Sumpter Street, 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 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/24/2020 - R
07/10/2020 - D		 Deed
(2020071500441001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX X
10/14/2016 - R
08/26/2016 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016083100096001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/12/2001 - R Mortgage
(3410007554941)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXX XXX
03/12/2001 - R Mortgage
(3090007554009)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/12/2001 - R
02/16/2001 - D		 Deed
(3710007554771)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
07/19/2000 - R Declaration
(3960007273996)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/19/2000 - R Declaration
(3640007273964)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/02/2000 - R Agreement
(3420007114042)
05/28/1999 - R Declaration
(3480006621248)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/01/1998 - R Initial Coop UCC1
(3410006208941)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Sumpter Street, 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
$9,631
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,122,000
Assessed value
$67,320

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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 $1,288,000 $77,280 $48,534 19.843% $9,631 $9,631 -0.45%
2024/25 $1,154,000 $69,240 $48,168 20.085% $9,675 $9,675 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,283,000 $76,980 $45,442 20.085% $9,127 $9,127 +4.83%
2022/23 $1,182,000 $70,920 $42,871 20.309% $8,707 $8,707 +7.84%
2021/22 $1,141,000 $68,460 $40,445 19.963% $8,074 $8,074 +5.24%
2020/21 $954,000 $57,240 $36,454 21.045% $8,512 $7,672 +7.94%
2019/20 $1,014,000 $60,840 $33,578 21.167% $8,496 $7,107 +15.27%
2018/19 $827,000 $49,620 $29,476 20.919% $7,922 $6,166 +20.93%
2017/18 $1,025,000 $61,500 $25,013 20.385% $7,283 $5,099 +19.72%
2016/17 $759,000 $45,540 $21,305 19.991% $6,738 $4,259 +14.00%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Sumpter Street, 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
Ralph Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.129
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 40 George W Carver 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 431 0.09
P.S. 40 George W Carver 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 431 0.09
P.S. 28 The Warren Prep Academy NR No Public PK, K-5 87 0.09
P.S. 28 The Warren Prep Academy NR No Public PK, K-5 87 0.09
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 6 No Public PK, K-5 141 0.21
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 6 No Public PK, K-5 141 0.21
Ocean Hill Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter K-9 411 0.23
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks 6 No Public PK, K-5 470 0.34
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks 6 No Public PK, K-5 470 0.34
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.39
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Eagle Academy for Young Men II 6 No Public 6-12 599 0.23
Ocean Hill Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter K-9 411 0.23
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.39
P.S. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway 4 No Public PK, K-8 280 0.41
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration 3 No Public 6-8 165 0.47
Ronald Edmonds Learning Center Ii 6 No Public 6-8 135 0.50
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,057 0.53
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.58
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.60
P.S. Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer 7 No Public PK, K-8 296 0.61
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Eagle Academy for Young Men II 6 No Public 6-12 599 0.23
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,057 0.53
Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School 3 No Public 9-12 413 0.53
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.57
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.60
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL 4 No Public 9-12 133 0.67
Boys and Girls High School 2 No Public 9-12 403 0.67
Research And Service High School 2 No Public 10-12 181 0.67
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.83
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,202 0.89

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Neighbors for 159 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY

225 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 223 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 248 Marion St, Brooklyn 244 Marion St, Brooklyn 473 Marion St, Brooklyn 157-159 Sumpter St, Brooklyn 149 Sumpter St, Brooklyn 147 Sumpter St, Brooklyn 449 Marion St, Brooklyn 217-219 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 151 Sumpter St, Brooklyn 224 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 254-258 Marion St, Brooklyn 246 Marion St, Brooklyn 443 Marion St, Brooklyn 451 Marion St, Brooklyn 281 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 155 Sumpter St, Brooklyn 453 Marion St, Brooklyn 153 Sumpter St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 159 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1999.

What is the total square footage of 159 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

159 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,940 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

159 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $67,320.

What are the property taxes for 159 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 159 Sumpter Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $9,630.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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