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159 Ross Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

159 Ross Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Ross Street
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02182-0044

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/05/2012
Purchase price $998,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $10,207

Lot & Building Information for 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,208
Lot dimensions 22.08 ft x 100 ft
Property type Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3)
Building sqft 3,533
Building dimensions 22.08 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1910
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 1.06 Miles
Closest fire station 0.29 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn

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About 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have?

This Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3) located at 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 3,533 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

159 Ross Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $641,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/05/2012 $998,000

Title Documents for 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/08/2024 - D
04/15/2024 - R
Mortgage
(2024041500844001)
12/14/2021 - R UCC3 Termination
(2021121400242001)
12/06/2021 - D
12/23/2021 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021121400332001)
08/07/2020 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2020080700308001)
10/13/2015 - R Initial UCC1
(2015100701169003)
09/08/2015 - D
12/22/2021 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2021121400316001)
09/08/2015 - D
10/13/2015 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2015100701169002)
09/08/2015 - D
10/13/2015 - R
Mortgage
(2015100701169001)
04/25/2013 - D
06/05/2013 - R
Deed
(2013050300504001)
07/05/2012 - D
01/02/2013 - R
Both RPTT and RETT
(2012122800174001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $2,473
Estimated property tax: $10,207
Tax assessor's market value: $641,000
Assessed value: $288,450
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Ross Street, 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 $641,000 $288,450 $19,878 12.439% $9,891 $2,473 +7.47%
2024/25 $534,000 $240,300 $18,406 12.5% $9,203 $2,301 +7.98%
2023/24 $445,000 $200,250 $17,043 12.502% $8,523 $2,131 +10.07%
2022/23 $371,000 $166,950 $15,780 12.267% $7,743 $1,936 -74.94%
2021/22 $296,600 $133,470 $63,122 12.235% $7,723 $7,723 +2.93%

Permits for 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

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 Havemeyer St & Broadway at SE Corner
Station lines J-M-Z
Distance (miles) 0.231
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Bus Routes
Name Lee Av/Taylor St
Line B44
Distance (miles) 0.08

Neighbors for 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 159 Ross Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
141 Ross St, Brooklyn 20,800 04/09/2024 $14,577,000
143 Ross St, Brooklyn 2,599 04/22/2010
51 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 2,518 03/20/1987
167 Ross St, Brooklyn 2,520 03/27/2018 $1,700,000
44 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 10,600 12/08/1997
155 Ross St, Brooklyn 31,400 12/31/2010
149 Ross St, Brooklyn 2,310 06/30/1988
135 Ross St, Brooklyn 8,383 09/11/2025 $1,800,000
58 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 5,600 09/08/2014 $990,650
52 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 3,510 03/31/2016 $1,290,000
151 Ross St, Brooklyn 4,254 01/10/2001
147 Ross St, Brooklyn 3,838 03/21/2013
48 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 06/12/2025 $10
153 Ross St, Brooklyn 2,360 04/15/2021
50 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 5,117 04/04/2012 $1,250,000
165 Ross St, Brooklyn 4,074 12/20/2006 $499,900
161 Ross St, Brooklyn 3,330 10/19/1983
56 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 3,360 11/14/2014
145 Ross St, Brooklyn 3,836 03/17/2026 $992,794
163 Ross St, Brooklyn 5,116 05/01/2019
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