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161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 161 Gates Avenue
Neighborhood Clinton Hill
Zip code 11238
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01969-0087

Sales & Tax Overview for 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/17/2025
Purchase price $2,325,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,796
Lot dimensions 19.75 ft x 90.92 ft
Property type Four Families (C3)
Building sqft 3,555
Building dimensions 19.75 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Walk-up apartment
Building material Stone
Year built 1918
Year last altered 1987
Frontage Gates Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street Lexington Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 4
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.32 Miles
Closest fire station 0.54 Miles

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About 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1918 and has a total of 3,555 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $762,300, the tax amount paid for 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is $34,408.

When was 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the last sale price?

161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold in 07/17/2025 for $2,325,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/17/2025 $2,325,000

Title Documents for 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/30/2025 - R
07/17/2025 - D
Mortgage
(2025072200833002)
07/30/2025 - R
07/17/2025 - D
Deed
(2025072200833001)
09/05/2023 - R
08/22/2023 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023083100625001)
02/24/2023 - R
02/22/2023 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023022300838001)
05/04/2020 - R
05/01/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020050400032002)
05/04/2020 - R
04/17/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020050400032001)
02/20/2020 - R
01/14/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020012600057002)
02/20/2020 - R
01/14/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020012600057001)
08/02/2018 - R
06/18/2018 - D
Agreement
(2018073000744001)
07/05/2018 - R
06/18/2018 - D
Mortgage
(2018062801074002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $34,409
Tax assessor's market value: $1,694,000
Assessed value: $762,300

Assessment History for 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 161 Gates 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 $1,650,000 $742,500 $256,135 12.439% $31,861 $31,861 +7.46%
2024/25 $1,375,000 $618,750 $237,184 12.5% $29,648 $29,648 +7.98%
2023/24 $1,183,000 $532,350 $219,617 12.502% $27,457 $27,457 +1.92%
2022/23 $1,370,000 $616,500 $219,617 12.267% $26,940 $26,940 +3.48%
2021/22 $1,105,000 $497,250 $212,784 12.235% $26,034 $26,034 +7.72%

Permits for 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/27/2026 Alteration
04/10/2026 Alteration
12/15/2025 Alteration
         
         
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Clinton Hill Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$995,000
8.2% 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 Washington Ave & Fulton Ave at NE Corner
Station lines C
Distance (miles) 0.22
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 262 0.04
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 262 0.04
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan 9 No Public PK, K-5 832 0.23
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan 9 No Public PK, K-5 832 0.23
Nelrak Child Development Center NR No Private PK, K-3 50 0.24

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Urban Assembly Unison School (The) 3 No Public 6-8 173 0.04
Bethel Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 34 0.24
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.30
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.30
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)
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.37
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.39
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School NR No Private 9-12 621 0.41
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.44
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.45

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Neighbors for 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
363 Grand Ave, Brooklyn 23,518 01/19/2011 $40,000
51 Quincy St, Brooklyn 14,796 12/21/2000
419 A Classon Ave, Brooklyn 3,615 01/26/2015
159 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 1,416 02/14/2002
10 Downing St, Brooklyn 2,280 10/27/2006
31 Quincy St, Brooklyn 9,966 08/07/2023
421 Classon Ave, Brooklyn 13,600 12/01/2004
76 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 28,480 11/10/2011
163 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 4,784 07/12/2019 $1,699,913
1 Quincy St, Brooklyn 7,708
419 Classon Ave, Brooklyn 3,615 09/27/2011 $275,000
16 Downing St, Brooklyn 2,400 11/06/2025
14 Downing St, Brooklyn 2,280 06/23/2004 $465,000
12 Downing St, Brooklyn 2,280 08/12/1999
319 Grand Ave, Brooklyn 59,400
3 Quincy St, Brooklyn 7,708 03/02/2017 $10
82 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 03/20/2013 $1,826,000
35 Quincy St, Brooklyn 2,400 11/28/2023
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