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179 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 179 Lee Ave

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Property type

Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,540

Sale price

$13,443,875

General information

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Address
Primary address
179 Lee Avenue
Alternate address(es)
175-179 Rutledge St
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02219-0001

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Building
Property type
Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5)
Building sq. ft.
4,620
Building dimensions
20 ft x 77 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1931
Building material
Sales
Sale date
06/11/2003
Sale price
$13,443,875 - M
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$16,445
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
5
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
1
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 77 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,540

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
0.89 Miles
Closest fire station
0.31 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 179 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 179 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/11/2003 $13,443,875 XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/09/2026 - R
06/16/2026 - D		 Life Estate Deed
(2026070600059001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
06/24/2003 - R
06/11/2003 - D		 Deed, Other
(2003061300804001)		 XXXXX XX XXX XX XXXXXXX XXX
11/28/2001 - R
05/31/2001 - D		 Deed
(3100007901510)		 XXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX
04/14/2000 - R Deed
(3970007187497)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX
06/22/1987 - D
06/22/1987 - R		 Deed
(3750001275675)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX X
10/26/1976 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37630088000446)		 XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
07/02/1973 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37330064300537)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
01/25/1971 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37130046001554)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
01/05/1971 - R Mortgage
(37130045700096)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
01/05/1971 - R Deed
(37130045700094)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 179 Lee Avenue, 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
$16,445
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,002,000
Assessed value
$450,900

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $835,000 $375,750 $119,751 12.439% $16,551 $14,896 +7.47%
2024/25 $697,200 $313,740 $110,881 12.5% $15,400 $13,860 -0.02%
2023/24 $581,000 $261,450 $110,881 12.502% $15,403 $13,862 +3.45%
2022/23 $484,000 $217,800 $109,235 12.267% $14,645 $13,400 +8.28%
2021/22 $387,300 $174,285 $101,143 12.235% $13,524 $12,375 +7.72%
2020/21 $376,000 $169,200 $93,652 12.267% $12,556 $11,488 +6.22%
2019/20 $313,200 $140,940 $86,714 12.473% $11,821 $10,816 -1.10%
2018/19 $261,000 $117,450 $86,714 12.612% $11,952 $10,936 +7.01%
2017/18 $247,000 $111,150 $80,353 12.719% $11,680 $10,220 -6.77%
2016/17 $224,000 $100,800 $85,030 12.892% $10,962 $10,962 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 179 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/19/2016 Alteration type 3
03/19/2016 Alteration type 3
03/16/2016 Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
08/16/1993 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violation on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Hooper St & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines
J-M
Distance (miles)
0.319
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Neighbors for 179 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

169 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 177 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 158 Penn St, Brooklyn 173 A Lee Ave, Brooklyn 166 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 133 Rutledge St, Brooklyn 129 Rutledge St, Brooklyn 131 Rutledge St, Brooklyn 135 Rutledge St, Brooklyn 139 Rutledge St, Brooklyn 175 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 171 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 161 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 173 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 167 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 165 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 163 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 160 Penn St, Brooklyn 137 Rutledge St, Brooklyn 141 Rutledge St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 179 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 10016, New York City, NY 10017, New York City, NY 11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11109, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 179 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 179 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 179 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The current market value of 179 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $1,002,000.

What is the total square footage of 179 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

179 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 4,620 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$2,909 per square foot is the price for 179 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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