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161 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 Property Information

161 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 161 Newel Street
Neighborhood Greenpoint
Zip code 11222
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02623-0011

Sales & Tax Overview for 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 03/20/2025
Purchase price $1,800,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,500
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Property type Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sqft 3,750
Building dimensions 25 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1930
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 6
Regulatory status Rent stabilized
Stabilized units 3
Residential sqft

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.18 Miles
Closest fire station 0.22 Miles

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About 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222?

161 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 was built in 1930 and has a total of 3,750 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $785,700, the tax amount paid for 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 is $13,608.

When was 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 last sold and what was the last sale price?

161 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 was last sold in 03/20/2025 for $1,800,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/20/2025 $1,800,000
01/06/2005 $760,000
06/20/2003 $500,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/03/2025 - R
03/20/2025 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2025032700991003)
04/03/2025 - R
03/20/2025 - D
Mortgage
(2025032700991002)
04/03/2025 - R
03/20/2025 - D
Deed
(2025032700991001)
01/26/2005 - R
01/06/2005 - D
Deed
(2005011900834001)
09/29/2003 - R
06/20/2003 - D
Deed, Other
(2003081000042001)
12/04/2001 - D
12/04/2001 - R
Street Procedure
(3050007910005)
05/25/1973 - D
05/25/1973 - R
Mortgage
(37330063500667)
05/25/1973 - D
05/25/1973 - R
Deed
(37330063500665)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $13,608
Tax assessor's market value: $1,746,000
Assessed value: $785,700

Assessment History for 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,542,000 $693,900 $109,316 12.439% $13,598 $13,598 +7.47%
2024/25 $1,451,000 $652,950 $101,221 12.5% $12,653 $12,653 +7.94%
2023/24 $1,247,000 $561,150 $93,756 12.502% $11,721 $11,721 +5.15%
2022/23 $1,247,000 $561,150 $90,871 12.267% $11,147 $11,147 +8.27%
2021/22 $1,165,000 $524,250 $84,153 12.235% $10,296 $10,296 -0.19%

Permits for 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/07/2026 Alteration
05/07/2026 Alteration
06/04/2025 Alteration
06/04/2025 Alteration
07/19/2019 Alteration type 2
07/19/2019 Alteration type 2
07/18/2019 Alteration type 2
01/03/2006 Alteration type 2
07/21/2005 Alteration type 2
11/03/2004 Alteration type 3
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 3 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Manhattan Ave & Norman Ave at NE Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.19
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Neighbors for 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 161 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
153 Newel St, Brooklyn 1,566 12/02/2004 $425,000
141 Newel St, Brooklyn 4,000 04/27/2000
149 Newel St, Brooklyn 6,525 01/13/1999
145 Newel St, Brooklyn 2,310 12/21/2020
163 Newel St, Brooklyn 4,924 09/06/2012 $650,000
166 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn 2,376 02/06/2008 $850,000
234 Eckford St, Brooklyn 4,875 04/29/2013
159 Newel St, Brooklyn 8,500 11/16/2021 $4,400,000
157 Newel St, Brooklyn 3,950 07/14/2008
147 Newel St, Brooklyn 3,220 07/08/1991
143 Newel St, Brooklyn 2,046 04/06/2022
162 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn 3,062 02/06/1990
230 Eckford St, Brooklyn 4,050 12/03/2004
137 Newel St, Brooklyn 3,100 02/13/2013
168 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 11/21/2024
236 Eckford St, Brooklyn 4,875 10/11/2019
160 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn 2,973 10/21/2021 $2,090,000
158 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn 2,580 06/06/2003
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