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159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Franklin Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,070

Sale price

$1,545,000

General information

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

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
5,447
Building dimensions
20 ft x 68 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1901
Last altered
2017
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
02/16/2016
Sale price
$1,545,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$17,863
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Franklin Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Myrtle Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 103.5 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,070

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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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Franklin Avenue, 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 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/16/2016 $1,545,000 X&X XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/10/2020 - R UCC3 Termination
(2020010800539006)		 XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
01/10/2020 - R
12/24/2019 - D		 Agreement
(2020010800539004)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/10/2020 - R
12/24/2019 - D		 Mortgage
(2020010800539003)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/10/2020 - R
12/23/2019 - D		 Deed
(2020010800539001)		 XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/10/2020 - R
09/17/2019 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2020010800539005)		 XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
01/10/2020 - R
09/17/2019 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2020010800539002)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/20/2018 - R
04/16/2018 - D		 Sundry Agreement
(2018041900570001)		 XX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/31/2017 - R
01/30/2017 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2017013000830002)		 XX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/31/2017 - R
01/30/2017 - D		 Certificate
(2017013000830001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/15/2016 - R
03/03/2016 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016031001318002)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Franklin Avenue, 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
$17,863
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$5,939,000
Assessed value
$356,340

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020/21 $2,273,000 $136,380 $75,006 21.045% $15,785 $15,785 +15.92%
2019/20 $2,098,000 $125,880 $64,330 21.167% $13,617 $13,617 +239.63%
2018/19 $1,385,000 $83,100 $19,166 20.919% $4,009 $4,009 +8.71%
2017/18 $878,000 $52,680 $18,093 20.385% $3,688 $3,688 +8.04%
2016/17 $880,000 $52,800 $17,076 19.991% $3,414 $3,414 +20.34%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
11/18/2025 I
06/09/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Clinton Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

$929,000

0.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,152

-1.5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Bedford Ave & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.334
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 Yes Public PK, K-8 270 0.15
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
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.08
Bnos Square of Williamsburg NR No Private PK, K-6 0 0.13
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes 4 No Public PK, K-5 155 0.27
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes 4 No Public PK, K-5 155 0.27
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.33
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.33
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Hychel Hatorah NR No Private 9-12 0 0.22
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.33

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Neighbors for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

656 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 158 Skillman St, Brooklyn 7 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 160 Skillman St, Brooklyn 177 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 311 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 183 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 157 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 652 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 654 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 156 Skillman St, Brooklyn 313 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 146 Skillman St, Brooklyn 181 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 315 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 144 Skillman St, Brooklyn 148 Skillman St, Brooklyn 185 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 187 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 179 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 5,447 square feet.

When was 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold on 02/16/2016 for $1,545,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $356,340.

What are the property taxes for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 159 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $17,862.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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