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859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

Also known as: 137 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

Also known as: 137 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

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Address

Primary address 859 Greene Avenue
Secondary address 129 Stuyvesant Ave
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01616-0097

Sales & Tax Overview for 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 06/04/2019
Purchase price $10
Tax class
Estimated property tax $16,234

Lot & Building Information for 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Building class Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) i
Building sqft 5,200
Building dimensions 20 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 8
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.46 Miles
Closest fire station 0.26 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 129 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
  • 137 Garage Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
  • 137 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

About 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 5,200 square feet and a current price per square foot of $0.

What is the year built & the current market value of 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,043,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/04/2019 $10

Title Documents for 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/04/2019 - D
06/25/2019 - R
Deed
(2019062101145003)
01/24/1991 - R Vacate Order
(3940001594494)
05/25/1990 - D
05/30/1990 - R
Deed
(3910001542791)
02/15/1974 - R Mortgage
(37430069101119)
02/15/1974 - R Deed
(37430069101117)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $15,727
Estimated property tax: $16,234
Tax assessor's market value: $1,043,000
Assessed value: $469,350

Assessment History for 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 859 Greene 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 $1,043,000 $469,350 $126,433 12.439% $15,727 $15,727 +7.46%
2024/25 $868,800 $390,960 $117,083 12.5% $14,635 $14,635 +7.97%
2023/24 $724,000 $325,800 $108,423 12.502% $13,555 $13,555 +10.07%
2022/23 $603,000 $271,350 $100,395 12.267% $12,315 $12,315 +0.26%
2021/22 $482,000 $216,900 $100,395 12.235% $12,283 $12,283 +2.96%

Permits for 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/28/2016 Alteration type 2
09/19/2016 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 Patchen Ave & Broadway at NE Corner
Station lines J
Distance (miles) 0.313
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Bus Routes
Name Lafayette Av/Stuyvesant Av
Line B38
Distance (miles) 0.084

Neighbors for 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 859 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
452 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,160 09/28/2018 $1,590,000
867 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 08/09/2000
875 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,160 04/14/2003
883 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 1,890 05/23/2002
77 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 2,400 02/18/1987
75 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 1,600 05/28/1986
456 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,450 05/17/2018 $1,930,000
458 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,880 04/23/2015 $1,210,000
460 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,160 10/29/2015 $1,199,000
81 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 2,700 05/18/2001
73 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 6,200 11/18/2014
861 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 7,800 07/23/2018 $6,107,253
871 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,430 05/28/1985
873 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,364 05/09/2012
79 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 6,470 05/18/2017
454 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,160 02/10/2022 $531,000
877 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 09/03/2025 $1,866,600
879 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,660 04/28/2017 $1,300,000
883 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 1,890 09/26/2023
881 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 1,890 07/27/1998
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