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159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Clifton Pl

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

Address

Primary address

159 Clifton Place

ZIP code

11238

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01949-0048

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,056

Building dimensions

20 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,835

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Clifton Place (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lafayette Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

94 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

92 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.15 Miles

Closest fire station

0.41 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Clifton Place, 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 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/04/2022 - R 04/27/2022 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2022042701423001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXX XXXXX
07/14/2020 - R 03/31/2020 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2020071400301003)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXX XXXXX
07/14/2020 - R 03/31/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020071400301002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXX XXXXX
03/16/2020 - R 02/24/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020031100876001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/30/2019 - R 10/24/2019 - D	Tax Lien Sale Certificate (2019102901254001)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
11/28/2006 - R 09/29/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006112101159001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
11/09/2004 - R	Initial UCC1 (2004110200788036)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX
05/28/1996 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3470005195847)	XXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
06/14/1995 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3800004748880)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/14/1995 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3910004823091)	XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Clifton Place, 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

$5,835

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,131,000

Assessed value

$127,860

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,675,000	$100,500	$27,769	19.843%	$5,510	$5,510	-1.20%
2024/25	$1,971,000	$118,260	$27,768	20.085%	$5,577	$5,577	+0.92%
2023/24	$2,097,000	$125,820	$27,515	20.085%	$5,526	$5,526	+4.77%
2022/23	$1,738,000	$104,280	$25,973	20.309%	$5,275	$5,275	+7.83%
2021/22	$1,906,000	$114,360	$24,504	19.963%	$4,892	$4,892	+0.45%
2020/21	$1,735,000	$104,100	$23,141	21.045%	$4,870	$4,870	-0.57%
2019/20	$1,694,000	$101,640	$23,140	21.167%	$4,898	$4,898	+2.12%
2018/19	$2,123,000	$127,380	$22,929	20.919%	$4,797	$4,797	+8.71%
2017/18	$1,346,000	$80,760	$21,644	20.385%	$4,412	$4,412	+8.08%
2016/17	$997,000	$59,820	$20,420	19.991%	$4,082	$4,082	+8.26%

Permits

Permit information for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/04/2026	A
	11/20/2025	I
	06/09/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Classon Ave & Lafayette Ave at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.11

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 270 Johann Dekalb	1	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	96	0.20
P.S. 270 Johann Dekalb	1	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	96	0.20
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.16
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.16
Community Partnership Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-8	371	0.20
Community Partnership Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-8	371	0.20
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.30
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.30
Bnos Square of Williamsburg	NR	No	Private	PK, K-6	0	0.33
Bnos Square of Williamsburg	NR	No	Private	PK, K-6	0	0.33

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.16
Community Partnership Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-8	371	0.20
Urban Assembly Unison School (The)	3	No	Public	6-8	173	0.30
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-4, 6-8	0	0.37
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.38
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.39
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.43
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	270	0.48

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.16
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community	1	No	Public	9-12	139	0.22
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An	NR	No	Public	9-12	515	0.22
Ohel Elozer	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.27
Bedford Academy High School	9	No	Public	9-12	381	0.31
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.39
Talmud Torah Tashbar	NR	No	Private	PK, K-10	0	0.44
Talmud Torah Tashbar	NR	No	Private	PK, K-10	331	0.44
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.59
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.61

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 3,056 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $127,860.

What are the property taxes for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $5,834.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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