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181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 181 Lewis Avenue
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01615-0002

Sales & Tax Overview for 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sqft 2,220
Building dimensions 20 ft x 37 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Frontage Lewis Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street Lafayette Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.42 Miles
Closest fire station 0.16 Miles

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About 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,220 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $94,320, the tax amount paid for 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $3,104.

When was 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold?

181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 05/06/2002.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/02/2017 - R
05/30/2017 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017060100890001)
10/01/2003 - R
07/01/2003 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003070100153002)
10/01/2003 - R
01/27/2003 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2003070100153001)
06/06/2002 - R Power of Attorney
(3610008704461)
06/06/2002 - R Mortgage
(3220008701222)
06/06/2002 - R
05/06/2002 - D
Deed
(3760008703376)
03/26/1996 - R Mortgage
(3580005118758)
03/26/1996 - R
03/01/1996 - D
Deed
(3440005119144)
01/17/1968 - R Deed
(36830062900424)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $3,105
Tax assessor's market value: $1,572,000
Assessed value: $94,320

Assessment History for 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,463,000 $87,780 $15,618 19.843% $3,099 $3,099 -0.29%
2024/25 $1,406,000 $84,360 $15,475 20.085% $3,108 $3,108 +5.86%
2023/24 $1,538,000 $92,280 $14,618 20.085% $2,936 $2,936 +4.82%
2022/23 $1,555,000 $93,300 $13,792 20.309% $2,801 $2,801 +7.61%
2021/22 $1,688,000 $101,280 $13,039 19.963% $2,603 $2,603 -4.97%

Permits for 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,030,000
-6.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$882
-12.8% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Broadway & Myrtle Ave at NW Corner
Station lines J-M-Z
Distance (miles) 0.442
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 Yes Public PK, K-8 212 0.16
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 Yes Public PK, K-8 212 0.16
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.16
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.21
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.21

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.16
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.16
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.17
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.24
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.26

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 0.86
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.16
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.17
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.17
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.39

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Neighbors for 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 181 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
266 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,394 07/21/2005 $511,100
729 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 10/23/1970
739 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 08/07/2003
276 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,394 11/05/2003
175 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 14,400 03/31/2026
735 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 6,000 02/05/2015 $808,000
737 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 03/21/2014 $925,000
179 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 2,400
268 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,394 06/28/2010 $500,000
272 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,394 12/16/2005 $625,000
733 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,331 09/27/2021 $1,600,000
735 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 11/21/2023
274 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,394 06/18/2018 $1,600,000
278 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,331 06/23/2017 $1,050,000
183 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 2,220 04/17/2019 $1,299,000
177 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 03/10/2016 $1,665,000
270 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,394 02/27/2024
727 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 10/02/1973
741 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 10/24/1978
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