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159 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Gates Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,796

General information

Address

Primary address

159 Gates Avenue

ZIP code

11238

Neighborhood

Clinton Hill

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01969-0088

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

1,416

Building dimensions

19.75 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,365

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)

Gates Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lexington Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19.75 ft x 90.92 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,796

Area overview

Walk score

94 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

88 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.32 Miles

Closest fire station

0.54 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Gates 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 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/25/2019 - R 01/22/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019012400678001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/24/2014 - R 09/24/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014101701794001)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
04/20/2005 - R 04/07/2004 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2004052700219001)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XX X
01/02/2004 - R 09/25/2003 - D	Agreement (2003102101865002)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX X	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/02/2004 - R 09/25/2003 - D	Mortgage (2003102101865001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX X	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/02/2004 - R 08/20/2003 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2003102101865003)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/08/2004 - R 06/28/2003 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2003091102020001)	XXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/11/2002 - R	Mortgage (3940008044794)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/11/2002 - R 02/14/2002 - D	Deed (3320008047232)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX X
04/16/1997 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3870005577687)	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X	XXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Gates 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

$5,365

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,687,000

Assessed value

$101,220

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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	$1,283,000	$76,980	$24,133	19.843%	$5,070	$4,789	-1.53%
2024/25	$1,405,000	$84,300	$24,213	20.085%	$5,132	$4,863	+1.82%
2023/24	$1,242,000	$74,520	$23,781	20.085%	$5,058	$4,776	+5.18%
2022/23	$1,163,000	$69,780	$22,361	20.309%	$4,838	$4,541	+7.87%
2021/22	$1,244,000	$74,640	$21,089	19.963%	$4,497	$4,210	+0.61%
2020/21	$1,508,000	$90,480	$19,884	21.045%	$4,481	$4,185	-0.63%
2019/20	$1,474,000	$88,440	$19,894	21.167%	$4,507	$4,211	+3.10%
2018/19	$1,974,000	$118,440	$19,524	20.919%	$4,390	$4,084	+9.00%
2017/18	$1,312,000	$78,720	$18,381	20.385%	$4,047	$3,747	+8.82%
2016/17	$972,000	$58,320	$17,224	19.991%	$3,753	$3,443	+8.93%

Permits

Permit information for 159 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
11/26/2003	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit 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
	11/20/2025	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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Washington Ave & Fulton Ave at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.217

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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	0.05
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.05
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
Bethel Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	34	0.24
Bethel Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	34	0.24
Nelrak Child Development Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-3	50	0.24
Nelrak Child Development Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-3	50	0.24
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.30
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.30

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	0.05
Bethel Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	34	0.24
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.30
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.30
Community Partnership Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-8	371	0.33
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.36
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.39
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.44
Queen Of All Saints	NR	No	Private	K-8	121	0.46
Explore Exceed Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	429	0.57

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.36
Bedford Academy High School	9	No	Public	9-12	381	0.40
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
Gotham Professional Arts Academy	NR	No	Public	9-12	179	0.45
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.46
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY	NR	No	Public	9-12	217	0.46
Acorn Community High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	107	0.46
Ohel Elozer	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.47
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community	1	No	Public	9-12	139	0.48

Neighbors for 159 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

363 Grand Ave, Brooklyn 51 Quincy St, Brooklyn 419 A Classon Ave, Brooklyn 10 Downing St, Brooklyn 31 Quincy St, Brooklyn 421 Classon Ave, Brooklyn 76 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 84 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 163 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 1 Quincy St, Brooklyn 419 Classon Ave, Brooklyn 16 Downing St, Brooklyn 14 Downing St, Brooklyn 12 Downing St, Brooklyn 319 Grand Ave, Brooklyn 161 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3 Quincy St, Brooklyn 82 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 159 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 159 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

159 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 1,416 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

159 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $101,220.

What are the property taxes for 159 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 159 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $5,364.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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