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59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Property Information

59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Property Information

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Address

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

Sales & Tax Overview for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 01/14/2008
Purchase price $350,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $22,038

Lot & Building Information for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,200
Lot dimensions 22 ft x 100 ft
Building class Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5)
Building sqft 4,400
Building dimensions 22 ft x 47 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1900
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 5
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.46 Miles
Closest fire station 0.34 Miles

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About 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Converted Dwellings or Rooming House (C5) located at 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 4,400 square feet and a current price per square foot of $79.

What is the year built & the current market value of 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 1900 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,150,000.

Ownership Information for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/14/2008 $350,000

Title Documents for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/13/2024 - D
09/16/2024 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024091100752001)
07/21/2014 - D
11/05/2014 - R
Mortgage
(2014080100969001)
01/14/2008 - D
02/01/2008 - R
Agreement
(2008012801193002)
01/14/2008 - D
02/01/2008 - R
Deed
(2008012801193001)
12/03/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3370006952637)
10/22/1991 - D
11/06/1991 - R
Deed
(3000001648400)
04/22/1980 - D
04/22/1980 - R
Landmark Designation
(38030115401601)
03/26/1979 - R Sundry Agreement
(37930106101705)
05/07/1974 - R Sundry Agreement
(37430070701603)
01/08/1974 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37430068300110)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $21,343
Estimated property tax: $22,038
Tax assessor's market value: $2,150,000
Assessed value: $967,500
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 59 South Portland 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 $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%

Permits for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/08/2010 Alteration type 3
05/04/2009 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Portland Ave & Fulton Ave at NW Corner
Station lines C
Distance (miles) 0.091
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Bus Routes
Name Lafayette Av/S Portland Av
Line B38
Distance (miles) 0.049

Neighbors for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 59 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
53 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 4,248 04/07/1989
65 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 4,903 05/06/2008
55 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 4,232 05/07/1984
71 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 4,800 04/16/2021
83 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,800 02/12/2025
51 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 4,248 05/08/2025 $5,230,000
63 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 5,599 09/13/2019
73 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,960 07/29/2015 $483,000
79 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,800 12/15/2021 $2,025,000
77 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,800 12/10/2013
49 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 4,246 08/21/2009 $2,395,000
47 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 4,344 11/24/2014
43 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 4,296 11/29/2001
61 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 5,665 07/22/1993
81 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,200 04/06/2022 $2,200,000
57 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 4,400 02/14/2025
45 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 4,216 11/03/2025
39 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 5,186 06/20/2025 $8,750,000
41 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 4,136 02/12/2021
75 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,500 03/30/2022 $2,550,000
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