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159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Madison St

Property image for 159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

General information

Address

Primary address

159 Madison Street

ZIP code

11216

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01817-0084

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,736

Building dimensions

19 ft x 36 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,827

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)

Madison Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Bedford Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

82 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.48 Miles

Closest fire station

0.08 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Madison 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 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/03/2011 - R 05/18/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2011051801081001)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX X X
05/05/2011 - R 04/22/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2011042600036001)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX
10/17/2008 - R	Initial UCC1 (2008101500435008)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
07/20/2006 - R 07/18/2006 - D	Initial UCC1 (2006052401042007)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
11/22/1996 - R	Mortgage (3490005429649)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
11/14/1996 - R	Mortgage (3900005417990)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
07/15/1991 - R	Mortgage (3780001625978)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XX
07/15/1991 - R 07/01/1991 - D	Deed (3770001625977)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX X
12/20/1990 - R	Deed (3050001588305)	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX
02/05/1990 - R	Release of Estate Tax Lien (3100001515710)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Madison 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

$2,827

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,719,000

Assessed value

$103,140

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,608,000	$96,480	$14,198	19.843%	$3,099	$2,817	-0.76%
2024/25	$1,892,000	$113,520	$14,135	20.085%	$3,108	$2,839	+6.94%
2023/24	$1,685,000	$101,100	$13,218	20.085%	$2,936	$2,655	+6.00%
2022/23	$1,629,000	$97,740	$12,332	20.309%	$2,801	$2,505	+8.14%
2021/22	$1,258,000	$75,480	$11,599	19.963%	$2,603	$2,316	-5.17%
2020/21	$1,353,000	$81,180	$11,605	21.045%	$2,739	$2,442	+0.37%
2019/20	$1,212,000	$72,720	$11,496	21.167%	$2,730	$2,433	+8.49%
2018/19	$1,165,000	$69,900	$10,722	20.919%	$2,548	$2,243	+9.78%
2017/18	$937,000	$56,220	$10,023	20.385%	$2,343	$2,043	+9.71%
2016/17	$694,000	$41,640	$9,316	19.991%	$2,172	$1,862	+2.79%

Permits

Permit information for 159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/17/2004	Alteration type 2
12/16/2003	Alteration type 3

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Franklin Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner

Station lines

A-C-FS

Distance (miles)

0.286

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	224	0.22
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	224	0.22
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.10
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.10
Tabernacle Elementary School	NR	No	Private	1-5	0	0.19
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.28
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.28

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.10
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	8	66	0.28
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.28
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.37
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.37
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-4, 6-8	0	0.37
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.39
Urban Assembly Unison School (The)	3	No	Public	6-8	173	0.42
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.43
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.43

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Bedford Academy High School	9	No	Public	9-12	381	0.08
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.25
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.28
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.37
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.37
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.42
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.43
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.43
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.44
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An	NR	No	Public	9-12	515	0.58

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 2,736 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $103,140.

What are the property taxes for 159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $2,827.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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