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159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 Property Information

159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Rockaway Avenue
Neighborhood Ocean Hill
Zip code 11233
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01568-0015

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $2,274

Lot & Building Information for 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,560
Lot dimensions 16 ft x 97.5 ft
Building class Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1) i
Building sqft 2,880
Building dimensions 16 ft x 90 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1924
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 1
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 23
Community district 16
Closest police station 0.43 Miles
Closest fire station 0.37 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 have?

This Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1) located at 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,880 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1924 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $834,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/09/1989 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3750001452675)
08/13/1971 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37130050101065)
03/01/1971 - R Mortgage
(37130046701687)
03/01/1971 - R Deed
(37130046701685)
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $2,274
Estimated property tax: $2,274
Tax assessor's market value: $834,000
Assessed value: $50,040

Assessment History for 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $834,000 $50,040 $11,462 19.843% $2,274 $2,274 -0.44%
2024/25 $910,000 $54,600 $11,374 20.085% $2,284 $2,284 +5.99%
2023/24 $1,116,000 $66,960 $10,731 20.085% $2,155 $2,155 +4.83%
2022/23 $980,000 $58,800 $10,124 20.309% $2,056 $2,056 +7.82%
2021/22 $867,000 $52,020 $9,552 19.963% $1,907 $1,907 -5.13%

Permits for 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/10/1996 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Rockaway Ave & Fulton St at SE Corner (Exit Only)
Station lines A-C
Distance (miles) 0.059
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Bus Routes
Name Rockaway Av/Atlantic Av
Line B60
Distance (miles) 0.034

Neighbors for 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 159 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1308 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 1,188 05/15/2023
1300 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 1,556 07/20/2012
1306 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 1,396 08/15/2024 $995,000
192 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 5,400 02/06/2020 $1,775,000
1292 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 1,284 04/27/2021 $700,000
171 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 37,600 11/09/2012 $1,929,747
155 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 1,734 07/11/1985
194 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 4,233 06/14/2016 $818,500
1298 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 1,188 10/12/2011 $227,900
1302 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 1,242 04/27/2022 $1,100,000
163 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 2,072 09/28/2012 $450,000
167 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 1,120 08/20/2010
169 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 7,020 06/10/2024
1294 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 1,404 10/08/1996
1296 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 1,188 02/06/1992
1304 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 1,188 11/26/2024 $1,300,000
161 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 2,500 09/28/2012 $450,000
165 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 1,840 08/20/2010
184 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 2,550 01/27/2017
190 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 5,600 04/13/2021 $1,127,854
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