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159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Clifton Place
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11238
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01949-0048

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 3,056
Building dimensions 20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Row
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Aluminum/vinyl
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Frontage Clifton Place (narrow)
Nearest wide street Lafayette Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

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School district 13
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.15 Miles
Closest fire station 0.41 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn

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About 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899 and has a total of 3,056 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $127,860, the tax amount paid for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is $5,834.

When was 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold?

159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold in 05/19/1993.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/04/2022 - R
04/27/2022 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2022042701423001)
07/14/2020 - R
03/31/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020071400301003)
07/14/2020 - R
03/31/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020071400301002)
03/16/2020 - R
02/24/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020031100876001)
10/30/2019 - R
10/24/2019 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2019102901254001)
11/28/2006 - R
09/29/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006112101159001)
11/09/2004 - R Initial UCC1
(2004110200788036)
05/28/1996 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3470005195847)
06/14/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3800004748880)
06/14/1995 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3910004823091)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $5,835
Tax assessor's market value: $2,131,000
Assessed value: $127,860

Assessment History for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Clifton Place, 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 $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%

Permits for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,030,000
-6.4% 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 Classon Ave & Lafayette Ave at SE Corner
Station lines G
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

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

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 Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.22
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.22
Ohel Elozer NR No Private 9-12 0 0.27
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.31

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Neighbors for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 159 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
446 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 11/08/2024 $1,588,470
444 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,880 05/22/2012 $715,000
440 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,928 10/25/2010 $499,000
143 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 2,520 09/04/2019 $2,400,000
155 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,056 03/13/2025
153 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 2,800 08/03/1982
141 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 2,600 04/04/2018
157 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,056 08/05/2020
151 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,484 06/15/2012 $765,000
436 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 5,912 11/11/2014 $444,875
434 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 03/05/2021 $10
306 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 2,100 12/06/2001
139 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,114 01/29/2016
147 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 07/14/2025 $2,150,000
145 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 2,520 03/29/2024
308 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 10,000 10/18/1999
161 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 4,929 11/11/2013
446 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,880 02/12/2026 $1,800,000
442 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,928 05/26/2026 $1,825,000
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