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59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 - Property report

Also known as: 59 S Portland Ave

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Property type

Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5)

Year built

1900

Lot sq. ft.

2,200

Sale price

$350,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
59 South Portland Avenue
ZIP code
11217
Neighborhood
Fort Greene
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02100-0004

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Building
Property type
Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5)
Building sq. ft.
4,400
Building dimensions
22 ft x 47 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1900
Building material
Sales
Sale date
01/14/2008
Sale price
$350,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$22,046
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
5
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
22 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,200

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.46 Miles
Closest fire station
0.34 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 59 South Portland 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 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/14/2008 $350,000 XXXX, XXXXX XXX XXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/16/2024 - R
09/13/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024091100752001)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
11/05/2014 - R
07/21/2014 - D		 Mortgage
(2014080100969001)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/01/2008 - R
01/14/2008 - D		 Agreement
(2008012801193002)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX
02/01/2008 - R
01/14/2008 - D		 Deed
(2008012801193001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
12/03/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3370006952637)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
11/06/1991 - R
10/22/1991 - D		 Deed
(3000001648400)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX
04/22/1980 - D
04/22/1980 - R		 Landmark Designation
(38030115401601)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
03/26/1979 - R Sundry Agreement
(37930106101705)		 XXX XXXXXXXX
05/07/1974 - R Sundry Agreement
(37430070701603)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XX
01/08/1974 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37430068300110)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 59 South Portland 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
$22,046
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,580,000
Assessed value
$1,161,000

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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 $2,150,000 $967,500 $171,581 12.439% $21,628 $21,343 +7.48%
2024/25 $2,578,000 $1,160,100 $158,858 12.5% $20,126 $19,857 +8.22%
2023/24 $2,191,000 $985,950 $146,768 12.502% $18,639 $18,349 +10.26%
2022/23 $2,685,000 $1,208,250 $135,656 12.267% $16,934 $16,641 +0.31%
2021/22 $2,291,000 $1,030,950 $135,586 12.235% $16,890 $16,589 +2.95%
2020/21 $2,466,000 $1,109,700 $131,357 12.267% $16,407 $16,114 +6.31%
2019/20 $2,368,000 $1,065,600 $121,522 12.473% $15,448 $15,157 +7.08%
2018/19 $2,308,000 $1,038,600 $112,233 12.612% $14,464 $14,155 +7.10%
2017/18 $1,978,000 $890,100 $103,909 12.719% $13,506 $13,216 -1.27%
2016/17 $1,582,000 $711,900 $103,829 12.892% $13,690 $13,386 +3.35%
Permits

Permit information for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/01/2026 Alteration
07/08/2010 Alteration type 3
05/04/2009 Alteration type 2

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Violations

DOB Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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
Portland Ave & Fulton Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
C
Distance (miles)
0.091
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Neighbors for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

53 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 65 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 55 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 71 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 83 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 51 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 63 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 73 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 79 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 77 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 49 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 47 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 43 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 61 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 81 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 57 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 45 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 39 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 41 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 75 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10006, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 10279, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

The development at 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 1900.

What is the market value of 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

The current market value of 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 is $2,580,000.

What is the total square footage of 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 4,400 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$79 per square foot is the price for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217.

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