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156 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 156 Lexington Ave

Property image for 156 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,840

Sale price

$1,250,000

General information

Address

Primary address

156 Lexington Avenue

ZIP code

11216

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01971-0020

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

1,824

Building dimensions

17 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Sales

Sale date

11/07/2023

Sale price

$1,250,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,930

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Lexington Avenue (wide)

Lot dimensions

19 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,840

Area overview

Walk score

93 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

90 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.33 Miles

Closest fire station

0.24 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 156 Lexington 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 156 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
11/07/2023	$1,250,000	XXXXX XX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXX.
08/31/2016	$100	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X	XXXXXX, XXXXX
03/23/2015	$10,000	XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX.	XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/01/2026 - R 06/26/2026 - D	Certificate (2026062900914001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/01/2026 - R 06/24/2026 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2026062900914002)	XXXXX XX XXX
11/22/2023 - R 11/07/2023 - D	Deed (2023112001255001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XX XXX
07/14/2021 - R 06/30/2021 - D	Assignment of Tax Lien (2021070600540004)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
01/14/2020 - R 12/31/2019 - D	Assignment of Tax Lien (2020010700981002)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
11/16/2018 - R 10/31/2018 - D	Assignment of Tax Lien (2018110700937001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
08/23/2018 - R 08/16/2018 - D	Tax Lien Sale Certificate (2018082200614001)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/15/2017 - R 08/10/2017 - D	Tax Lien Sale Certificate (2017081401053001)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
09/19/2016 - R 08/31/2016 - D	Deed (2016082600022001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX X
08/24/2016 - R 08/10/2016 - D	Tax Lien Sale Certificate (2016082301242001)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 156 Lexington 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

$2,930

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,677,000

Assessed value

$100,620

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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	$1,733,000	$103,980	$13,933	19.843%	$2,765	$2,765	-1.20%
2024/25	$1,369,000	$82,140	$13,933	20.085%	$2,798	$2,798	+0.77%
2023/24	$1,402,000	$84,120	$13,826	20.085%	$2,777	$2,777	+4.83%
2022/23	$1,247,000	$74,820	$13,044	20.309%	$2,649	$2,649	+7.82%
2021/22	$1,368,000	$82,080	$12,307	19.963%	$2,457	$2,457	+0.55%
2020/21	$1,659,000	$99,540	$11,611	21.045%	$2,444	$2,444	-0.58%
2019/20	$1,334,000	$80,040	$11,611	21.167%	$2,458	$2,458	+1.97%
2018/19	$1,547,000	$92,820	$11,522	20.919%	$2,410	$2,410	+8.77%
2017/18	$1,033,000	$61,980	$10,870	20.385%	$2,216	$2,216	+8.08%
2016/17	$765,000	$45,900	$10,256	19.991%	$2,050	$2,050	+8.36%

Permits

Permit information for 156 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/31/2026	Alteration CO

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/24/2025	I

*Most recent HPD violation 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

Bedford Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.165

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	224	0.31
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	224	0.31
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.19
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.19
Tabernacle Elementary School	NR	No	Private	1-5	0	0.20
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.22
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.22
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.31
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.31
Community Partnership Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-8	371	0.37

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	0.19
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.22
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-4, 6-8	0	0.31
Urban Assembly Unison School (The)	3	No	Public	6-8	173	0.31
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.32
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.32
Community Partnership Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-8	371	0.37
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	8	66	0.45
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.53

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Bedford Academy High School	9	No	Public	9-12	381	0.14
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.19
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.32
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An	NR	No	Public	9-12	515	0.37
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community	1	No	Public	9-12	139	0.37
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.42
Ohel Elozer	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.44
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.45
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.56
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.58

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 156 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 156 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 156 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

156 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 1,824 square feet.

When was 156 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

156 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 11/07/2023 for $1,250,000.

What is the assessed value of 156 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

156 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $100,620.

What are the property taxes for 156 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 156 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $2,930.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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