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161 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 161 Rockaway Ave

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Property type

One Story Retail Building (K1)

Year built

1924

Lot sq. ft.

1,560

Sale price

$450,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
161 Rockaway Avenue
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Ocean Hill
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01568-0014

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Building
Property type
One Story Retail Building (K1)
Building sq. ft.
2,500
Building dimensions
16 ft x 97 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1924
Building material
Sales
Sale date
09/28/2012
Sale price
$450,000 - M
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$15,192
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
16 ft x 97.5 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,560

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
23
Community district
16
Closest police station
0.43 Miles
Closest fire station
0.38 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 161 Rockaway 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 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/28/2012 $450,000 XXX-XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXX
11/21/2007 $435,000 XXXX, XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/30/2017 - R
10/18/2017 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2017112800663002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXX
11/30/2017 - R
10/18/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017112800663001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXX
04/22/2014 - R Initial UCC1
(2014042100630001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXX XX XXXX
01/31/2014 - R Initial UCC1
(2014013000313001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
11/06/2013 - R Initial UCC1
(2013100800772001)		 XXX XXX XXX X X XXXXXXXX XX XXXX
10/18/2012 - R
09/28/2012 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012100300896001)		 XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/18/2012 - R
09/28/2012 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2012100300859002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXX
10/18/2012 - R
09/28/2012 - D		 Mortgage
(2012100300859001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXX
11/07/2012 - R
09/28/2012 - D		 Deed
(2012100300752002)		 XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX
11/07/2012 - R
09/28/2012 - D		 Correction Deed
(2012100300752001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 161 Rockaway 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
$15,192
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$372,000
Assessed value
$167,400

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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 $319,000 $143,550 $126,900 10.848% $13,766 $13,766 +2.84%
2024/25 $327,000 $147,150 $124,380 10.762% $13,386 $13,386 +4.71%
2023/24 $275,000 $123,750 $120,690 10.592% $12,783 $12,783 +1.46%
2022/23 $263,000 $118,350 $118,350 10.646% $12,600 $12,600 +15.19%
2021/22 $226,000 $101,700 $101,700 10.755% $10,938 $10,938 -14.62%
2020/21 $291,000 $130,950 $119,790 10.694% $12,810 $12,810 +8.33%
2019/20 $286,000 $128,700 $112,230 10.537% $11,826 $11,826 +6.81%
2018/19 $285,000 $128,250 $105,300 10.514% $11,071 $11,071 +13.43%
2017/18 $252,000 $113,400 $92,834 10.514% $9,761 $9,761 +11.54%
2016/17 $217,000 $97,650 $82,754 10.574% $8,750 $8,750 +10.93%
Permits

Permit information for 161 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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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
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Rockaway Ave & Fulton St at SE Corner (Exit Only)
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.062
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Neighbors for 161 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

159 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 1300 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 1306 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 192 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 1292 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 171 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 155 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 194 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 1298 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 1302 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 163 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 167 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 169 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 188 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 1294 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 1296 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 1304 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 165 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 184 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 190 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 161 Rockaway Avenue, 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 161 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 161 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1924.

What is the market value of 161 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The current market value of 161 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is $372,000.

What is the total square footage of 161 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

161 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,500 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$180 per square foot is the price for 161 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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