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159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Information

159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Franklin Avenue
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11205
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01913-0019

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 02/16/2016
Purchase price $1,545,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $17,862

Lot & Building Information for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,070
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 103.5 ft
Building class Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 5,447
Building dimensions 20 ft x 68 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Structure type Old style
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1901
Year last altered 2017
Frontage(s) Franklin Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street Myrtle Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
95 /100. Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
91 /100. Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
97 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district 14
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.30 Miles
Closest fire station 0.54 Miles

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About 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1901 and has a total of 5,447 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $333,780, the tax amount paid for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is $17,284. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is estimated at $17,862.

When was 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold?

159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold in 12/23/2019.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/16/2016 $1,545,000

Title Documents for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/10/2020 - R UCC3 Termination
(2020010800539006)
12/24/2019 - D
01/10/2020 - R		 Agreement
(2020010800539004)
12/24/2019 - D
01/10/2020 - R		 Mortgage
(2020010800539003)
12/23/2019 - D
01/10/2020 - R		 Deed
(2020010800539001)
09/17/2019 - D
01/10/2020 - R		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2020010800539005)
09/17/2019 - D
01/10/2020 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2020010800539002)
04/16/2018 - D
04/20/2018 - R		 Sundry Agreement
(2018041900570001)
01/30/2017 - D
01/31/2017 - R		 Zoning Lot Description
(2017013000830002)
01/30/2017 - D
01/31/2017 - R		 Certificate
(2017013000830001)
03/03/2016 - D
03/15/2016 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016031001318002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $17,285
Estimated property tax: $17,862
Tax assessor's market value: $5,563,000
Assessed value: $333,780

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Assessment History for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Franklin 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
2025/26 $5,563,000 $333,780 $87,108 19.843% $17,285 $17,285 +4.72%
2024/25 $4,691,000 $281,460 $82,177 20.085% $16,505 $16,505 +6.00%
2023/24 $4,146,000 $248,760 $77,525 20.085% $15,571 $15,571 +0.57%
2022/23 $3,522,000 $211,320 $76,238 20.309% $15,483 $15,483 +3.39%
2021/22 $2,719,000 $163,140 $75,017 19.963% $14,976 $14,976 -5.13%
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Permits for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/20/2017 Alteration type 3
07/20/2017 Alteration type 3
06/14/2017 Alteration type 2
03/21/2017 Alteration type 1
03/10/2017 Alteration type 1
03/09/2017 Alteration type 3
03/07/2017 Alteration type 2
02/24/2017 Alteration type 2
02/23/2017 Alteration type 1
07/28/2016 Alteration type 1
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,278,806
16.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$882
-12.8% 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 Bedford Ave & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.334
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Bus Routes
Name Franklin Av/Myrtle Av
Line B48
Distance (miles) 0.019

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 0.15
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 Yes Public PK, K-8 270 0.15
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.07
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.07
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.08
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.07
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.08
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 No Public PK, K-8 270 0.15
Bnos Spinka Boys School NR No Private PK-9 330 0.23
Mosdos Krula NR No Private PK-7 307 0.23
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.07
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.08
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.16
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.16
Ohel Elozer NR No Private 9-12 0 0.21
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Neighbors for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
656 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 4,841 07/15/2025
158 Skillman St, Brooklyn 7,825 01/29/2015 $3,451,550
7 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 6,250 08/30/2022
160 Skillman St, Brooklyn 2,895 05/12/2015 $525,000
177 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 2,336 05/08/1979
311 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 2,652 01/30/2017 $1,600,000
183 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 2,518 08/26/2002
157 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 2,344 03/28/2024 $3,450,000
652 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 5,280 09/22/2010
654 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 2,640 12/30/2013
156 Skillman St, Brooklyn 7,825 01/29/2015 $3,451,550
313 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 2,040 03/07/2012 $1,030,000
146 Skillman St, Brooklyn 6,120 12/09/2013
181 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 5,944 12/13/2005
315 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 1,836
144 Skillman St, Brooklyn 4,200 05/14/2007 $999,000
148 Skillman St, Brooklyn 2,880 01/07/1998
185 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 2,064 10/14/1994
187 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 3,750 06/11/1999
179 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 2,787 11/26/2024 $3,050,000
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