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159 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Hewes St

Property image for 159 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

2,565

General information

Address

Primary address

159 Hewes Street

ZIP code

11211

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02205-0044

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

4,368

Building dimensions

28 ft x 71.17 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1950

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$14,178

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Hewes Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Brooklyn Queens Expressway

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

28.5 ft x 90 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,565

Area overview

Walk score

91 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

78 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.91 Miles

Closest fire station

0.23 Miles

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Ownership

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

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/28/2023 - R 10/16/2023 - D	Life Estate Deed (2023112300014001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXX XXX XXXXX
08/04/2010 - R 05/20/2010 - D	Deed (2010080300755001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
07/13/2009 - R 06/02/2009 - D	Release of Estate Tax Lien (2009062401147001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/09/2005 - R 08/04/2005 - D	Deed (2005081001921001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/08/1994 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3880004440188)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/23/1974 - R	Sundry Agreement (37430074201682)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
07/16/1974 - R	Mortgage (37430072201432)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
07/16/1974 - R	Deed (37430072201430)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/18/1974 - R	Vacate Order (37430069701386)	XXXX XX XX
12/27/1973 - D 12/27/1973 - R	Deed (37330068100138)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Hewes 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

$14,178

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,679,000

Assessed value

$160,740

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$2,038,000	$122,280	$34,306	19.843%	$14,178	$6,807	+2.41%
2024/25	$2,398,000	$143,880	$33,094	20.085%	$13,832	$6,647	-47.94%
2023/24	$2,681,000	$160,860	$63,573	20.085%	$13,050	$12,769	+1.97%
2022/23	$2,194,000	$131,640	$61,656	20.309%	$12,818	$12,522	+7.96%
2021/22	$2,406,000	$144,360	$58,104	19.963%	$11,887	$11,599	-5.19%
2020/21	$2,918,000	$175,080	$58,134	21.045%	$12,531	$12,234	+3.23%
2019/20	$2,320,000	$139,200	$55,991	21.167%	$12,148	$11,852	+7.54%
2018/19	$1,681,000	$100,860	$52,684	20.919%	$11,326	$11,021	+5.74%
2017/18	$1,116,000	$66,960	$51,127	20.385%	$10,722	$10,422	+8.46%
2016/17	$827,000	$49,620	$48,070	19.991%	$9,920	$9,610	+0.07%

Permits

Permit information for 159 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Hooper St & Broadway at SW Corner

Station lines

J-M

Distance (miles)

0.34

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	390	0.28
P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	390	0.28
Beth Chana School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	350	0.07
Beth Chana School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	350	0.07
Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah	NR	No	Private	PK-9	181	0.08
Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah	NR	No	Private	PK-9	181	0.08
Bnos Yaakov Education Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	135	0.09

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Ohel Shaim School	NR	No	Private	6-12	0	0.05
Beth Chana School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	350	0.07
Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah	NR	No	Private	PK-9	181	0.08
Bnei Shimon Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	456	0.11
United Talmudical Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	4,097	0.12

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Ohel Shaim School	NR	No	Private	6-12	0	0.05
Beth Chana School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	350	0.07
Bnei Shimon Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	456	0.11
United Talmudical Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	4,097	0.12
United Talmudical Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-10	4,933	0.13

Frequently asked questions

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

The development at 159 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1950.

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

159 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 4,368 square feet.

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

159 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $160,740.

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

The property taxes for 159 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $14,178.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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