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79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 79 Lee Avenue
Secondary address 179-187 Rodney St
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02188-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 05/02/1999
Purchase price $107,265
Tax class
Estimated property tax $25,598

Lot & Building Information for 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,200
Lot dimensions 22 ft x 100 ft
Building class Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) i
Building sqft 6,615
Building dimensions 22 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1920
Year last altered 2005
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 4
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 1.06 Miles
Closest fire station 0.31 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 179-187 Rodney St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

About 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 6,615 square feet and a current price per square foot of $16.

What is the year built & the current market value of 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,194,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 4 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/02/1999 $107,265

Title Documents for 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/28/2001 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(FT_3090007717209)
06/28/2001 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(3090007717209)
05/02/1999 - D
01/06/2011 - R
Deed
(2010121600921001)
           
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $21,688
Estimated property tax: $25,598
Tax assessor's market value: $1,194,000
Assessed value: $537,300
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,194,000 $537,300 $174,354 12.439% $23,703 $21,688 +7.47%
2024/25 $994,800 $447,660 $161,439 12.5% $22,055 $20,180 -8.51%
2023/24 $829,000 $373,050 $176,436 12.502% $22,058 $22,058 +5.18%
2022/23 $691,000 $310,950 $170,967 12.267% $20,973 $20,973 +8.28%
2021/22 $553,100 $248,895 $158,304 12.235% $19,368 $19,368 +7.72%

Permits for 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/06/2019 Alteration
02/22/2019 Alteration
03/30/2011 Alteration type 2
03/15/2005 Alteration type 2
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Marcy Ave & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines J-M-Z
Distance (miles) 0.2
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Bus Routes
Name Lee Av/Taylor St
Line B44
Distance (miles) 0.133

Neighbors for 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 79 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
159 Rodney St, Brooklyn 6,818
77 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 2,640 02/17/1993
135 Rodney St, Brooklyn 9,769
145 Rodney St, Brooklyn 2,700 05/23/2001
75 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 3,124 05/10/1995
65 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 4,400 08/01/2008
137 Rodney St, Brooklyn 2,970 02/07/2022 $2,530,238
147 Rodney St, Brooklyn 2,925 02/27/2020
71 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 2,640 02/10/2003
63 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 6,000
186 Ross St, Brooklyn 18,148 06/04/2009 $4,300,000
557 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 5,078
73 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 4,180 02/12/2019 $2,400,000
67 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 2,970 11/04/2009
184 Ross St, Brooklyn 4,000 12/14/2021 $300,000
139 Rodney St, Brooklyn 2,970 01/22/2024
141 Rodney St, Brooklyn 3,952 05/30/2024 $10
69 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 6,115 09/14/2010 $875,000
133 Rodney St, Brooklyn 3,600
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