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159 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 159 S 1st St

Property image for 159 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1935

Lot sq. ft.

1,327

General information

Address

Primary address

159 South 1st Street

ZIP code

11211

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02393-0044

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

1,785

Building dimensions

17 ft x 30 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1935

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,058

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)

South 1 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Grand Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

17 ft x 78.08 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,327

Area overview

Walk score

100 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

94 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.98 Miles

Closest fire station

0.03 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 South 1st 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 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/10/2019 - R 09/03/2019 - D	Deed (2019090400263001)	XXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX
05/22/2017 - R 05/05/2017 - D	Deed (2017050900751001)	XXXX XXXX XXXXXX X	XXXX XXXXXX X
11/21/2005 - R 11/07/2005 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2005110901720001)	XXXX XXXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/24/2002 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3110008437211)	XXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
05/24/1988 - R	Agreement (3430001368043)	XXX XXX	XXXX XXXX
10/05/1987 - R	Mortgage (3550001305655)	XXXX XXXX	XXX
12/24/1986 - R	Agreement (3590001224559)	XXX XXX	XXXX XXXX
06/11/1986 - R 06/10/1986 - D	Deed (3630001173963)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXX
10/23/1984 - R	Mortgage (3960001047896)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
10/23/1984 - R 09/06/1984 - D	Deed (3950001047895)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 South 1st 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

$2,058

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,438,000

Assessed value

$146,280

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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	$1,854,000	$111,240	$22,068	19.843%	$4,379	$1,999	+10.96%
2024/25	$1,869,000	$112,140	$20,819	20.085%	$4,181	$1,801	-54.34%
2023/24	$1,679,000	$100,740	$19,642	20.085%	$3,945	$3,945	+1.49%
2022/23	$1,780,000	$106,800	$19,141	20.309%	$3,887	$3,887	+4.47%
2021/22	$1,952,000	$117,120	$18,637	19.963%	$3,721	$3,721	-3.85%
2020/21	$2,215,000	$132,900	$18,390	21.045%	$3,870	$3,870	+5.39%
2019/20	$2,178,000	$130,680	$17,349	21.167%	$3,672	$3,672	+7.25%
2018/19	$1,520,000	$91,200	$16,368	20.919%	$3,424	$3,424	+15.99%
2017/18	$1,451,000	$87,060	$14,481	20.385%	$3,252	$2,952	+5.62%
2016/17	$1,075,000	$64,500	$13,981	19.991%	$3,105	$2,795	+3.99%

Permits

Permit information for 159 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/10/2023	Alteration
03/17/2023	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
	05/05/2026	A
	06/10/2025	A
	04/11/2024	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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

Bedford Ave & N 7th St at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.32

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 84 Jose De Diego	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	608	0.13
P.S. 84 Jose De Diego	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	608	0.13
Sts. Peter - Paul Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.15
Sts. Peter - Paul Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.15
Success Academy Williamsburg	9	No	Charter	K-4	359	0.17
Williamsburg Northside Preschool	NR	No	Private	2-4	0	0.21
P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	202	0.23
P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	202	0.23
Talmud Torah Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz	NR	No	Private	PK-8	136	0.29
Talmud Torah Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz	NR	No	Private	PK-8	136	0.29

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 84 Jose De Diego	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	608	0.13
Sts. Peter - Paul Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.15
Jhs 50 John D Wells	7	No	Public	6-8	355	0.17
Conselyea Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-8	429	0.23
Talmud Torah Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz	NR	No	Private	PK-8	136	0.29
Williamsburg Northside School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	372	0.44
Yeshiva Ahavas Israel Boys	NR	No	Private	PK, K-9	1,053	0.46
Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	493	0.46
Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	5-8	247	0.56

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Williamsburg Preparatory School	7	No	Public	9-12	687	0.34
Brooklyn Preparatory High School	5	No	Public	9-12	555	0.34
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design	7	No	Public	9-12	598	0.34
Cong. Darkei Tshivo of Dinov	NR	No	Private	9-12	210	0.40
Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	493	0.46
Yeshiva Farm Settlement School	NR	No	Private	10-12	68	0.47
Machon Bais Pessel Rivkah-Girls	NR	No	Private		0	0.48
Mesivta Nachlas Yakov School	NR	No	Private	9-12	67	0.50
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice	1	No	Public	9-12	174	0.64

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 159 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 159 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

159 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 1,785 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

159 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $146,280.

What are the property taxes for 159 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 159 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $4,437.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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