| Primary address | 159 Washington Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Clinton Hill |
| Zip code | 11205 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01890-0007 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 2,800 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage | Washington Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 14 |
| Community district | 2 |
| Closest police station | 0.40 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.33 Miles |
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159 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1901 and has a total of 2,800 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $182,160, the tax amount paid for 159 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is $7,678.
When was 159 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold?159 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold in 10/02/2015.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $7,678 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $3,036,000 |
| Assessed value: | $182,160 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Washington 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $2,805,000 | $168,300 | $37,836 | 19.843% | $7,508 | $7,508 | -0.51% |
| 2024/25 | $2,483,000 | $148,980 | $37,572 | 20.085% | $7,546 | $7,546 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $2,269,000 | $136,140 | $35,446 | 20.085% | $7,119 | $7,119 | +4.83% |
| 2022/23 | $1,841,000 | $110,460 | $33,440 | 20.309% | $6,791 | $6,791 | +5.50% |
| 2021/22 | $1,889,000 | $113,340 | $32,246 | 19.963% | $6,437 | $6,437 | -2.99% |
The complete history of permits filed for 159 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 270 | 0.37 |
| P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 270 | 0.37 |
| Trilok School and Trilok Fusion Arts Inc | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 46 | 0.06 |
| Trilok School and Trilok Fusion Arts Inc | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 46 | 0.06 |
| Child Study Center of New York | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.23 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trilok School and Trilok Fusion Arts Inc | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 46 | 0.06 |
| Child Study Center of New York | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.23 | |
| Fort Green Preparatory Academy | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 173 | 0.27 |
| Greene Hill School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 74 | 0.36 |
| Greene Hill School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 152 | 0.36 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Benjamin Banneker Academy | 8 | No | Public | 9-12 | 759 | 0.15 |
| Child Study Center of New York | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.23 | |
| Ohel Elozer | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.36 |
| Talmud Torah Tashbar | NR | No | Private | PK, K-10 | 331 | 0.45 |
| Talmud Torah Tashbar | NR | No | Private | PK, K-10 | 0 | 0.45 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 459 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 07/29/2021 | $4,425,000 |
| 166 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 05/04/2022 | $700,000 |
| 151 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 04/05/2006 | |
| 455 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 09/28/2023 | |
| 141 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 1,560 | 08/24/2001 | |
| 457 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 06/07/2002 | |
| 147 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,880 | 11/16/2021 | $1 |
| 161 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 10/11/2013 | $1,358,000 |
| 449 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn | 12,500 | 04/26/2024 | $9,382,000 |
| 164 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 1,575 | 01/04/1984 | |
| 157 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 02/08/1995 | |
| 145 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 1,400 | 02/09/2026 | |
| 143 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 1,560 | 02/15/2022 | $1,830,000 |
| 155 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,488 | 11/15/2018 | $1,840,000 |
| 153 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 3,120 | 11/26/2003 | |
| 149 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 3,368 | 01/31/2022 | |
| 139 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 1,560 | 02/23/2001 | |
| 461 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn | 4,503 | 07/29/2021 | $4,425,000 |
| 160 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 10/08/2024 | $1 |
