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159 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Decatur St

Property image for 159 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

Address

Primary address

159 Decatur Street

ZIP code

11233

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01674-0074

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,790

Building dimensions

20 ft x 42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,595

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Decatur Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Marcus Garvey Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

94 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

99 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

73 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.55 Miles

Closest fire station

0.21 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 159 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
03/26/2021 - R 03/24/2021 - D	Landmark Designation (2021032400350001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
02/01/2012 - R 12/28/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2012011800737001)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX X
01/25/2012 - R 12/15/2011 - D	Mortgage (2011122300872002)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/25/2012 - R 12/15/2011 - D	Deed (2011122300872001)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
07/05/2007 - R 06/25/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007062700094001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/17/2007 - R 06/01/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007071100915001)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX
04/26/2005 - R 04/14/2005 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2005041401813001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/21/2004 - R 09/09/2004 - D	Mortgage (2004091300710001)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/13/1997 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3290005514529)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
10/21/1996 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3180005387618)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Decatur Street, 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

$5,595

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,923,000

Assessed value

$115,380

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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	$1,913,000	$114,780	$29,106	19.843%	$6,057	$5,776	+4.70%
2024/25	$1,704,000	$102,240	$27,465	20.085%	$5,785	$5,516	+0.22%
2023/24	$2,088,000	$125,280	$27,405	20.085%	$5,785	$5,504	+4.02%
2022/23	$1,794,000	$107,640	$26,055	20.309%	$5,588	$5,292	+3.94%
2021/22	$1,425,000	$85,500	$25,500	19.963%	$5,378	$5,091	+0.68%
2020/21	$1,381,000	$82,860	$24,028	21.045%	$5,353	$5,057	+5.69%
2019/20	$1,472,000	$88,320	$22,604	21.167%	$5,081	$4,785	+1.45%
2018/19	$1,309,000	$78,540	$22,544	20.919%	$5,021	$4,716	+7.81%
2017/18	$1,183,000	$70,980	$21,459	20.385%	$4,674	$4,374	+4.70%
2016/17	$957,000	$57,420	$20,900	19.991%	$4,488	$4,178	+8.92%

Permits

Permit information for 159 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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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Subway & traffic

Closest station

Throop Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.183

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 243 the Weeksville School	2	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	179	0.38
P.S. 243 the Weeksville School	2	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	179	0.38
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.41
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.41
Brooklyn Brownstone School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	310	0.08
Brooklyn Brownstone School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	310	0.08
Uncommon New York City Charter #1	NR	No	Charter		0	0.36
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.40
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.40
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.43

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.08
Uncommon New York City Charter #1	NR	No	Charter		0	0.36
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School	7	No	Charter	6-8	261	0.38
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.40
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.43
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.43
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.44
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.50
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.50
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.50

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	0.32
Research And Service High School	2	No	Public	10-12	181	0.32
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL	4	No	Public	9-12	133	0.32
Uncommon New York City Charter #1	NR	No	Charter		0	0.36
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.40
Pathways Tech Early College High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	520	0.42
Academy for Health Careers	2	No	Public	9-12	231	0.42
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.43
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.43
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.50

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 159 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 159 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

159 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,790 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

159 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $115,380.

What are the property taxes for 159 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 159 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $5,595.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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