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 | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $7,776 |
Lot & Building Information for 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn
| Lot sqft | 1,750 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) |
| Building sqft | 4,893 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 4 |
| Year built | 1931 |
| Construction type | Register |
Area Overview
| School district | 14 |
| Community district | 1 |
| Closest police station | 0.92 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.29 Miles |
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Other Property Data for 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn
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Alternate Addresses
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- 159 Penn St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
About 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn
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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Title Documents for 159 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn
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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 |
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| 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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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 6 (See more on map) |
Transportation
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| Station lines | J-M | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.295 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 |
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| 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 |