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159 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Taylor St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,083

Sale price

$685,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Taylor Street
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02173-0051

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
4,008
Building dimensions
20.83 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1910
Last altered
2011
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/02/2009
Sale price
$685,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,986
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Taylor Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Clymer Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20.83 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,083

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
96 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
1.14 Miles
Closest fire station
0.35 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Taylor Street, 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 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/02/2009 $685,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXX

*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
08/30/2024 - D		 Mortgage
(2024091600747001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
04/15/2024 - R
04/12/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024041200787001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/12/2024 - R
04/11/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024041100699001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/23/2021 - R
03/18/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021031700124001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX X X
03/30/2021 - R
03/03/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021032401413002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
03/30/2021 - R
03/03/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021032401413001)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
06/23/2014 - R
05/14/2014 - D		 Deed
(2014062000398001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
10/01/2013 - R
09/04/2013 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013080801323001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX X X
08/29/2013 - R
07/22/2013 - D		 Agreement
(2013082100552003)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/07/2013 - R
07/22/2013 - D		 Mortgage
(2013073001184001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Taylor Street, 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
$11,986
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,318,000
Assessed value
$139,080

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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 $1,959,000 $117,540 $58,055 19.843% $11,520 $11,520 +4.34%
2024/25 $1,707,000 $102,420 $54,970 20.085% $11,041 $11,041 0.00%
2023/24 $2,094,000 $125,640 $54,970 20.085% $11,041 $11,041 +1.88%
2022/23 $2,294,000 $137,640 $53,358 20.309% $10,836 $10,836 +7.84%
2021/22 $2,516,000 $150,960 $50,338 19.963% $10,049 $10,049 -1.30%
2020/21 $3,051,000 $183,060 $48,379 21.045% $10,181 $10,181 +5.00%
2019/20 $2,426,000 $145,560 $45,808 21.167% $9,696 $9,696 +1.19%
2018/19 $1,743,000 $104,580 $45,808 20.919% $9,583 $9,583 +5.22%
2017/18 $1,105,000 $66,300 $44,678 20.385% $9,108 $9,108 +23.30%
2016/17 $809,000 $48,540 $36,948 19.991% $7,386 $7,386 +6.96%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/21/2012 Alteration type 2
09/01/2011 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/06/2026 A
11/19/2025 I
06/11/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Williamsburg residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,400,000

-8.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,472

14.3% 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Havemeyer St & Broadway at SE Corner
Station lines
J-M-Z
Distance (miles)
0.23
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly 1 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.06
P.S. 16 Leonard Dunkly 1 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.06
Yeshiva Ahavas Israel Boys NR No Private PK, K-9 1,053 0.05
Yeshiva Ahavas Israel Boys NR No Private PK, K-9 1,053 0.05
Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel NR No Private PK, K-12 493 0.05
Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel NR No Private PK, K-12 493 0.05
Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 5-8 247 0.06
Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.10
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Ahavas Israel Boys NR No Private PK, K-9 1,053 0.05
Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel NR No Private PK, K-12 493 0.05
Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 5-8 247 0.06
Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.10
Yeshiva Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz NR No Private PK-8 178 0.16
Bais Yakov of Khal Adas Yereim NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.18
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel NR No Private PK, K-12 493 0.05
Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.10
Mesivta Nachlas Yakov School NR No Private 9-12 67 0.10
Yeshiva Beth Josef Zvi Dushinsky NR No Private 10-12 59 0.11
Yeshiva Farm Settlement School NR No Private 10-12 68 0.14

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Neighbors for 159 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY

160 Clymer St, Brooklyn 24 Taylor St, Brooklyn 12 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 155 Taylor St, Brooklyn 151 Taylor St, Brooklyn 51 Ross St, Brooklyn 161 Taylor St, Brooklyn 181 Taylor St, Brooklyn 145 Taylor St, Brooklyn 143 Taylor St, Brooklyn 73-75 Wilson St, Brooklyn 167 Taylor St, Brooklyn 165 Taylor St, Brooklyn 153 Taylor St, Brooklyn 163 Taylor St, Brooklyn 157 Taylor St, Brooklyn 169 Taylor St, Brooklyn 171 Taylor St, Brooklyn 173 Taylor St, Brooklyn 14 Lee Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 159 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 159 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

159 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 4,008 square feet.

When was 159 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold on 07/02/2009 for $685,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

159 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $139,080.

What are the property taxes for 159 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 159 Taylor Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $11,986.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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