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161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Information

161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 161 Emerson Place
Secondary address 155-165 Emerson Pl
Neighborhood Clinton Hill
Zip code 11205
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01909-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 06/26/2025
Purchase price $2,100,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $3,738

Lot & Building Information for 161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 10,000
Lot dimensions 52 ft x 212 ft
Building class Zoned Residential - Not Manhattan (V0)
Buildings on lot 1
Status
Status date
Year last altered 1993
Frontage(s) Emerson Place (narrow)
Willoughby Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street Myrtle Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn

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School district 14
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.17 Miles
Closest fire station 0.56 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 155-165 Emerson Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11205
  • 237-241 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

About 161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn

What is the market value of 161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The current market value is $8,199,000.

Ownership Information for 161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/26/2025 $2,100,000

Title Documents for 161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/08/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025063000581015)
07/08/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025063000581014)
06/26/2025 - D
07/08/2025 - R
Agreement
(2025063000581013)
06/26/2025 - D
07/08/2025 - R
Agreement
(2025063000581012)
06/26/2025 - D
07/08/2025 - R
Mortgage
(2025063000581011)
06/26/2025 - D
07/08/2025 - R
Mortgage
(2025063000581010)
06/26/2025 - D
07/08/2025 - R
Mortgage
(2025063000581009)
06/26/2025 - D
07/08/2025 - R
Mortgage
(2025063000581008)
06/26/2025 - D
07/08/2025 - R
Mortgage
(2025063000581007)
06/26/2025 - D
07/08/2025 - R
Agreement
(2025063000581006)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $0
Estimated property tax: $3,738
Tax assessor's market value: $8,199,000
Assessed value: $3,689,550
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $8,199,000 $3,689,550 $0 10.848% $375,932 $0 n/a
2024/25 $8,079,000 $3,635,550 $0 10.762% $375,238 $0 n/a
2023/24 $7,916,000 $3,562,200 $0 10.592% $370,330 $0 n/a
2022/23 $7,464,000 $3,358,800 $0 10.646% $357,578 $0 n/a
2021/22 $6,847,000 $3,081,150 $0 10.755% $331,378 $0 n/a

Permits for 161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/23/2026 Alteration
04/13/2026 Alteration
03/27/2026 Alteration
03/20/2026 Alteration
03/19/2026 Alteration
03/18/2026 Alteration
12/11/2025 Alteration
12/05/2025 Alteration
12/04/2025 Alteration
12/04/2025 Alteration
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Clinton Hill Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,050,000
14.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,321
1.2% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Classon Ave & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.271
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Bus Routes
Name Classon Av/Willoughby Av
Line B48
Distance (miles) 0.054

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 Yes Public PK, K-8 270 0.21
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 Yes Public PK, K-8 270 0.21
P.S. 270 Johann Dekalb 1 No Public PK, K-5 96 0.19
P.S. 270 Johann Dekalb 1 No Public PK, K-5 96 0.19
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.19

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.19
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 No Public PK, K-8 270 0.21
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.25
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.25
Bnos Spinka Boys School NR No Private PK-9 330 0.32

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Ohel Elozer NR No Private 9-12 0 0.08
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.18
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.18
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.25
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.25

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Neighbors for 161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 161 Emerson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11205.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
135 Emerson Pl, Brooklyn 66,093 05/08/2012 $13,000,000
566 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 2,185 07/13/1989
570 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 1,785 07/13/1989
576 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 2,568 10/29/1999
157 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 3,150 07/02/2025
196 Hall St, Brooklyn 2,128 09/18/2025 $1,800,000
155 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 2,520 10/06/2016 $2,695,000
212 A Classon Ave, Brooklyn 10/29/2024
233 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn
194 Hall St, Brooklyn 2,128 03/27/2009
153 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 2,520 05/31/2024
560 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 8,450 09/28/1982
578 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 3,200 06/27/2024 $2,425,000
139 Emerson Pl, Brooklyn 45,670 07/15/2021
564 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 4,500 09/29/1987
215 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 402,660
185 Hall St, Brooklyn 272,000 03/09/2005
584 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 8,235 12/06/2022 $4,650,000
151 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 2,520 11/01/2019 $2,300,000
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