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159 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Heyward St

Property image for 159 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,950

Sale price

$1,200,000

General information

Address

Primary address

159 Heyward Street

ZIP code

11206

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02226-0060

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

4,680

Building dimensions

19.5 ft x 60 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Last altered

2016

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/31/2015

Sale price

$1,200,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$12,953

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)

Heyward Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lorimer Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19.5 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,950

Area overview

Walk score

87 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

72 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.90 Miles

Closest fire station

0.37 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Heyward 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 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/31/2015	$1,200,000	X & X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XX XXXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/23/2022 - R 05/04/2022 - D	Mortgage (2022061400484001)	X X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXX
04/07/2022 - R 04/01/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022040400120001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX
03/15/2022 - R 03/08/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022030900580001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX
05/06/2019 - R 05/02/2019 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019050300223001)	X X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/02/2019 - R 04/01/2019 - D	Termination of Assign of L&R (2019041500633005)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
05/02/2019 - R 04/01/2019 - D	Agreement (2019041500633004)	X X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXX
05/02/2019 - R 04/01/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019041500633003)	X X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXX
05/02/2019 - R 04/01/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019041500633002)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXX
05/02/2019 - R 03/12/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019041500633001)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX
05/06/2019 - R 09/07/2018 - D	Court Order (2019050201185001)	XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Heyward 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

$12,953

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,797,000

Assessed value

$227,820

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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	$3,865,000	$231,900	$61,582	19.843%	$12,220	$12,220	+4.72%
2024/25	$3,053,000	$183,180	$58,096	20.085%	$11,669	$11,669	+3.29%
2023/24	$2,698,000	$161,880	$56,243	20.085%	$11,296	$11,296	+2.01%
2022/23	$2,208,000	$132,480	$54,526	20.309%	$11,074	$11,074	+1.73%
2021/22	$1,957,000	$117,420	$54,526	19.963%	$10,885	$10,885	-2.39%
2020/21	$1,636,000	$98,160	$52,991	21.045%	$11,152	$11,152	+63.81%
2019/20	$1,311,000	$78,660	$32,163	21.167%	$6,808	$6,808	+26.17%
2018/19	$989,000	$59,340	$25,795	20.919%	$5,396	$5,396	+8.65%
2017/18	$926,000	$55,560	$24,364	20.385%	$4,967	$4,967	+1.97%
2016/17	$686,000	$41,160	$24,364	19.991%	$4,871	$4,871	+7.90%

Permits

Permit information for 159 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
12/28/2017	Alteration
12/20/2017	Alteration
09/23/2016	Alteration type 1
08/18/2016	Alteration type 1
08/18/2016	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	04/10/2024	A

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Union Ave & Broadway at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.307

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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	0.09
P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	390	0.09
Tiferes Bnos / Cong Ahavaz Shulem Nadverna	NR	No	Private	PK-12	403	0.05
Tiferes Bnos / Cong Ahavaz Shulem Nadverna	NR	No	Private	PK-12	403	0.05
Bnos Square of Williamsburg	NR	No	Private	PK-11	511	0.05
Bnos Square of Williamsburg	NR	No	Private	PK-11	511	0.05
Cong Ahavaz Shulem Nadverna Dba	NR	No	Private	K-5	0	0.06
Beginning with Children Charter II	7	No	Charter	K-9	597	0.11

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Tiferes Bnos / Cong Ahavaz Shulem Nadverna	NR	No	Private	PK-12	403	0.05
Bnos Square of Williamsburg	NR	No	Private	PK-11	511	0.05
Talmud Torah Toldos Yakov Yosef	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	332	0.11
Beginning with Children Charter II	7	No	Charter	K-9	597	0.11
Juan Morel Campos Secondary School	2	No	Public	6-12	454	0.11
Mosdos Chasidei Square	NR	No	Private	PK-11	297	0.12
Bnei Shimon Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	456	0.14

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Tiferes Bnos / Cong Ahavaz Shulem Nadverna	NR	No	Private	PK-12	403	0.05
Bnos Square of Williamsburg	NR	No	Private	PK-11	511	0.05
Keren Hatorah	NR	No	Private	9-11	0	0.06
Talmud Torah Toldos Yakov Yosef	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	332	0.11
Juan Morel Campos Secondary School	2	No	Public	6-12	454	0.11
Mosdos Chasidei Square	NR	No	Private	PK-11	297	0.12
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice	1	No	Public	9-12	174	0.21

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

The development at 159 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 159 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

159 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 has a total of 4,680 square feet.

When was 159 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 was last sold on 03/31/2015 for $1,200,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

159 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 is currently assessed at $227,820.

What are the property taxes for 159 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

The property taxes for 159 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 total $12,952.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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