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161 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 161 Lefferts Pl

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

5,313

Sale price

$1,450,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
161 Lefferts Place
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02016-0075

Owner

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
4,254
Building dimensions
21 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Last altered
2009
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Stucco
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
04/09/2007
Sale price
$1,450,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,278
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
2
Lot
Frontage(s)
Lefferts Place (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Atlantic Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
42.5 ft x 125 ft
Lot sq. ft.
5,313
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
4,250 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
88 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.63 Miles
Closest fire station
0.42 Miles

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Ownership information for 161 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 161 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/09/2007 $1,450,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX-XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/01/2022 - R
07/28/2022 - D
Agreement
(2022082900686001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/11/2022 - R
07/28/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2022080500069002)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/15/2022 - R
06/29/2022 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2022091300400001)
XX XXXX X X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/11/2022 - R
03/28/2022 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2022080500069001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/09/2018 - R
02/06/2018 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018020701365001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XX XXXX X X
01/31/2018 - R
01/13/2018 - D
Mortgage
(2018013000589001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XX XXXX X X
04/16/2012 - R
03/27/2012 - D
Agreement
(2012041000985002)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/16/2012 - R
03/27/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012041000985001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/16/2012 - R
03/14/2012 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2012041000985004)
XX XXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/16/2012 - R
03/14/2012 - D
Agreement
(2012041000985003)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 161 Lefferts 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
$8,278
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,157,000
Assessed value
$189,420

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $3,625,000 $217,500 $39,360 19.843% $7,810 $7,810 +4.72%
2024/25 $3,072,000 $184,320 $37,132 20.085% $7,458 $7,458 +0.48%
2023/24 $3,503,000 $210,180 $36,954 20.085% $7,422 $7,422 +1.76%
2022/23 $3,838,000 $230,280 $35,914 20.309% $7,294 $7,294 +5.10%
2021/22 $3,039,000 $182,340 $34,766 19.963% $6,940 $6,940 +0.54%
2020/21 $3,685,000 $221,100 $32,800 21.045% $6,903 $6,903 +5.39%
2019/20 $3,281,000 $196,860 $30,943 21.167% $6,550 $6,550 +1.67%
2018/19 $3,154,000 $189,240 $30,795 20.919% $6,442 $6,442 +5.59%
2017/18 $1,999,000 $119,940 $29,928 20.385% $6,101 $6,101 +5.34%
2016/17 $1,481,000 $88,860 $28,972 19.991% $5,792 $5,792 +8.37%

Permit information for 161 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/08/2007 Alteration type 1
10/04/2006 Alteration type 3

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HPD Violations

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Bedford-Stuyvesant residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,498,623

17.5% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$908

3.8% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Franklin Ave & Fulton St at SW Corner
Station lines
A-FS
Distance (miles)
0.074

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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 0.15
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 224 0.15
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.12
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.12
Nelrak Child Development Center NR No Private PK, K-3 50 0.15
Nelrak Child Development Center NR No Private PK, K-3 50 0.15
The Co-op School NR No Private PK, K-5 0 0.18
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School 4 No Public PK, K-5 275 0.31
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School 4 No Public PK, K-5 275 0.31
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.31
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.12
Bethel Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 34 0.22
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.27
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.31
Urban Assembly Unison School (The) 3 No Public 6-8 173 0.34
Elijah Stroud Middle School 5 No Public 6-8 121 0.46
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.47
Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School NR No Private 5-8 87 0.52
P.S. 138 6 No Public PK, K-8 414 0.57
Restoration Academy 3 No Public 6-8 94 0.58
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Gotham Professional Arts Academy NR No Public 9-12 179 0.28
Acorn Community High School NR No Public 9-12 107 0.29
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY NR No Public 9-12 217 0.29
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.35
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.55
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.58
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.62
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.63
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.63
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.64

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 161 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 161 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 161 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

161 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 4,254 square feet.

When was 161 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

161 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 04/09/2007 for $1,450,000.

What is the assessed value of 161 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

161 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $189,420.

What are the property taxes for 161 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 161 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $8,278.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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