| Primary address | 159 Madison Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11216 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01817-0084 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $2,823 |
| Lot sqft | 1,900 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 2,736 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Aluminum/vinyl |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage(s) | Madison Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Bedford Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.48 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.08 Miles |
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159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,736 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $96,480, the tax amount paid for 159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is $2,817. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is estimated at $2,823.
When was 159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold?159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold in 07/01/1991.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $2,817 |
| Estimated property tax: | $2,823 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,608,000 |
| Assessed value: | $96,480 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Madison Street, 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 | $1,608,000 | $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% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Station lines | A-C-FS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.286 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | B26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.101 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,168 | 06/07/2021 | $2,900,000 |
| 181 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,542 | 01/19/2017 | $2,400,000 |
| 157 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,160 | 04/16/2004 | $285,000 |
| 149 Madison St, Brooklyn | 4,217 | 08/20/1999 | |
| 147 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 06/07/2006 | $750,000 |
| 145 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 06/08/2020 | |
| 141 Madison St, Brooklyn | 4,000 | 11/03/2015 | $1,300,000 |
| 155 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 03/18/2013 | $845,000 |
| 151 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 12/08/2011 | $699,000 |
| 171 Madison St, Brooklyn | 4,400 | 01/12/2024 | |
| 169 Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 10/13/2021 | $3,100,000 |
| 173 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,168 | 10/03/1997 | |
| 183 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,168 | 05/02/2017 | $2,050,000 |
| 175 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,168 | 05/14/2013 | $1,060,000 |
| 157 A Madison St, Brooklyn | 2,736 | 08/23/2024 | |
| 153 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 01/24/2015 | |
| 161 Madison St, Brooklyn | 4,086 | 10/02/2008 | $587,925 |
| 143 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 02/03/2004 | |
| 163 Madison St, Brooklyn | 4,086 | 01/04/2023 | |
| 179 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,168 | 02/17/2000 |
