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161 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 161 Lewis Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
161 Lewis Avenue
Alternate address(es)
161 Dr Sandy F Ray Blvd
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01610-0005

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,700
Building dimensions
20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,123
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Lewis Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Lafayette Avenue
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
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.43 Miles
Closest fire station
0.11 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 161 Lewis 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 161 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/06/2017 - R
09/29/2016 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2017120400750001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/28/2015 - R
07/29/2015 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2015081800859001)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/22/2012 - R
08/18/2011 - D		 Mortgage
(2012020300632003)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/22/2012 - R
08/18/2011 - D		 Mortgage
(2012020300632002)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
02/22/2012 - R
08/18/2011 - D		 Deed
(2012020300632001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/16/1973 - R Mortgage
(37330060800496)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
05/19/1971 - R Mortgage
(37130048300163)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/22/1969 - R Mortgage
(36930033500938)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
05/22/1969 - R Deed
(36930033500936)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 161 Lewis 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
$5,123
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,622,000
Assessed value
$97,320

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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 $1,451,000 $87,060 $24,365 19.843% $4,835 $4,835 -1.10%
2024/25 $1,552,000 $93,120 $24,338 20.085% $4,888 $4,888 +5.05%
2023/24 $1,580,000 $94,800 $23,167 20.085% $4,653 $4,653 +0.46%
2022/23 $1,293,000 $77,580 $22,807 20.309% $4,632 $4,632 +7.84%
2021/22 $1,392,000 $83,520 $21,517 19.963% $4,295 $4,295 +0.52%
2020/21 $1,245,000 $74,700 $20,304 21.045% $4,273 $4,273 -0.47%
2019/20 $1,375,000 $82,500 $20,282 21.167% $4,293 $4,293 +6.30%
2018/19 $1,358,000 $81,480 $19,306 20.919% $4,039 $4,039 +4.24%
2017/18 $1,134,000 $68,040 $19,006 20.385% $3,874 $3,874 +8.08%
2016/17 $840,000 $50,400 $17,931 19.991% $3,585 $3,585 +8.34%
Permits

Permit information for 161 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/29/2009 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/05/2026 A
11/20/2025 I
06/10/2025 A

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & Myrtle Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
J-M-Z
Distance (miles)
0.394
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 183 0.25
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 183 0.25
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.18
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.18
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.21
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.21
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.21
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 No Public PK, K-5 60 0.23
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 No Public PK, K-5 60 0.23
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.23
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.17
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.21
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.21
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.23
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 8 No Charter K-8 730 0.25
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.25
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.30
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.32
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.32
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.42
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School 2 Yes Public 9-12 403 0.91
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.17
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.17
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.21
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.42
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.43
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.51
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 3 No Public 9-12 370 0.53
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.54
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.55

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Neighbors for 161 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

908 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 183 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 900 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 169 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 902 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 918 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 165 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 898 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 179 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 181 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 906 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 163 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 171 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 177 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 896 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 904 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 914 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 918 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 255 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 185 Van Buren St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 161 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, 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 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 161 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 161 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

161 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 161 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

161 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $97,320.

What are the property taxes for 161 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 161 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $5,123.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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