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161 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 161 Lee Ave

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Property type

Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,553

General information

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Address
Primary address
161 Lee Avenue
Alternate address(es)
168-174 Penn St
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02219-0011

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sq. ft.
3,800
Building dimensions
20 ft x 37 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1931
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$14,675
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 77.67 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,553

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
0.91 Miles
Closest fire station
0.30 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 161 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 161 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/16/2013 - R
10/15/2013 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013112501042001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX X X
01/28/1999 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3560006434556)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
01/28/1999 - R Mortgage
(3970006433797)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
01/28/1999 - R Agreement
(3410006434841)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/12/1998 - R Deed
(3150006089715)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX
07/15/1996 - R
07/10/1996 - D		 Deed
(3650005252965)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/03/1989 - R Mortgage
(3450001474045)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
04/01/1982 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3100000905810)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX
04/07/1967 - R Mortgage
(36730039600255)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX
04/07/1967 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(36730039600221)		 XXXXXXX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 161 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
$14,675
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$822,000
Assessed value
$369,900

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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 $685,000 $308,250 $109,238 12.439% $13,588 $13,588 +7.47%
2024/25 $571,200 $257,040 $101,147 12.5% $12,643 $12,643 +2.61%
2023/24 $476,000 $214,200 $98,561 12.502% $12,322 $12,322 +10.07%
2022/23 $397,000 $178,650 $91,260 12.267% $11,195 $11,195 +0.83%
2021/22 $317,200 $142,740 $90,751 12.235% $11,103 $11,103 +7.71%
2020/21 $308,000 $138,600 $84,029 12.267% $10,308 $10,308 +6.22%
2019/20 $256,800 $115,560 $77,805 12.473% $9,705 $9,705 +1.49%
2018/19 $214,000 $96,300 $75,816 12.612% $9,562 $9,562 +7.09%
2017/18 $203,000 $91,350 $70,200 12.719% $8,929 $8,929 -0.79%
2016/17 $184,000 $82,800 $69,809 12.892% $9,000 $9,000 +8.08%
Permits

Permit information for 161 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/20/1998 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/20/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
04/25/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violations 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)
0.302
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Neighbors for 161 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

182 Penn St, Brooklyn 169 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 192 Penn St, Brooklyn 177 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 188 Penn St, Brooklyn 173 A Lee Ave, Brooklyn 179 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 186 Penn St, Brooklyn 190 Penn St, Brooklyn 194 Penn St, Brooklyn 176 Penn St, Brooklyn 180 Penn St, Brooklyn 184 Penn St, Brooklyn 171 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 175 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 178 Penn St, Brooklyn 163 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 165 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 167 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 173 Lee Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 161 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 161 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 161 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 161 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The current market value of 161 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $822,000.

What is the total square footage of 161 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

161 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 3,800 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 3.

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