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159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Lee Avenue
Secondary address 159 Penn St
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02212-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,776

Lot & Building Information for 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,750
Lot dimensions 21 ft x 83.33 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) i
Building sqft 4,893
Building dimensions 21 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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Transit Score
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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.92 Miles
Closest fire station 0.29 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 159 Penn St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

About 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 4,893 square feet.

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

159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,660,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/03/2023 - D
07/19/2023 - R
Deed
(2023071800992001)
02/18/2022 - D
03/07/2022 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2022030200211002)
02/18/2022 - D
03/07/2022 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022030200211001)
09/01/2012 - D
06/18/2018 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2018061101014002)
09/01/2012 - D
06/18/2018 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2018061101014001)
02/07/2012 - R Initial UCC1
(2012012500404003)
01/19/2012 - D
02/07/2012 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2012012500404002)
01/19/2012 - D
02/07/2012 - R
Mortgage
(2012012500404001)
03/18/1997 - R Easement
(3570005544457)
11/25/1987 - D
01/27/1988 - R
Deed
(3470001337747)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,358
Estimated property tax: $7,776
Tax assessor's market value: $2,660,000
Assessed value: $159,600

Assessment History for 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Lee 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 $2,660,000 $159,600 $37,082 19.843% $7,358 $7,358 +4.72%
2024/25 $2,692,000 $161,520 $34,985 20.085% $7,027 $7,027 +6.00%
2023/24 $2,379,000 $142,740 $33,005 20.085% $6,629 $6,629 -0.06%
2022/23 $1,978,000 $118,680 $32,659 20.309% $6,633 $6,633 +1.73%
2021/22 $1,852,000 $111,120 $32,659 19.963% $6,520 $6,520 +0.26%

Permits for 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

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)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Hooper St & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines J-M
Distance (miles) 0.295
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Bus Routes
Name Lee Av/Hewes St
Line B44
Distance (miles) 0.029

Neighbors for 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
180 Hewes St, Brooklyn 5,300 06/05/2019 $2,300,000
184 Hewes St, Brooklyn 4,138 02/19/2013
633 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 4,932
113 Penn St, Brooklyn 2,835 07/14/2022
119 Penn St, Brooklyn 6,690 01/25/1990
121 Penn St, Brooklyn 6,012 09/30/2020
155 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 6,819 12/10/2020
182 Hewes St, Brooklyn 3,636 11/24/1993
117 Penn St, Brooklyn 3,440 03/27/2003
176 Hewes St, Brooklyn 10,040 02/12/2015
151 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 3,200 08/18/2016 $1,800,000
157 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 3,147 08/23/2006
149 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 943 08/12/2015
154 Hewes St, Brooklyn
125 Penn St, Brooklyn 3,238 12/15/2009
178 Hewes St, Brooklyn 3,280 05/01/1974
111 Penn St, Brooklyn 3,780 02/02/2023
127 Penn St, Brooklyn 2,640 02/19/2025
153 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 2,360 01/29/1993
115 Penn St, Brooklyn 3,440 03/30/2015
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