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159 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Newel St

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$4,400,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Newel Street
ZIP code
11222
Neighborhood
Greenpoint
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02623-0012

Owner

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
8,500
Building dimensions
25 ft x 85 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1930
Building material
Sales
Sale date
11/16/2021
Sale price
$4,400,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$20,441
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
8
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
77 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
96 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
0.18 Miles
Closest fire station
0.22 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Newel 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 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/16/2021 $4,400,000 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
03/22/2010 $1,160,000 X X X. XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXX XXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/08/2026 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2026040800148001)		 XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/10/2026 - R
03/19/2026 - D		 Mortgage
(2026040600591002)		 XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
02/18/2025 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2025021800877001)		 XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
02/10/2025 - R
01/17/2025 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2025020400476001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
11/25/2024 - R UCC3 Termination
(2024112101235001)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
11/08/2024 - R UCC3 Termination
(2024110800307007)		 XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/08/2024 - R UCC3 Termination
(2024110800307006)		 XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/08/2024 - R UCC3 Termination
(2024110800307003)		 XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/08/2024 - R UCC3 Termination
(2024110800307002)		 XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/08/2024 - R UCC3 Termination
(2024110800307001)		 XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Newel 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
$20,441
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,472,000
Assessed value
$1,562,400

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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 $3,067,000 $1,380,150 $152,160 12.439% $18,927 $18,927 +7.44%
2024/25 $2,877,000 $1,294,650 $140,930 12.5% $17,616 $17,616 +7.96%
2023/24 $2,531,000 $1,138,950 $130,514 12.502% $16,317 $16,317 +1.92%
2022/23 $2,487,000 $1,119,150 $130,514 12.267% $16,010 $16,010 +3.52%
2021/22 $2,301,000 $1,035,450 $126,408 12.235% $15,466 $15,466 +7.72%
2020/21 $2,524,000 $1,135,800 $117,046 12.267% $14,358 $14,358 +6.18%
2019/20 $2,316,000 $1,042,200 $108,408 12.473% $13,522 $13,522 +6.79%
2018/19 $1,930,000 $868,500 $100,395 12.612% $12,662 $12,662 -0.84%
2017/18 $1,660,000 $747,000 $100,395 12.719% $12,769 $12,769 +1.86%
2016/17 $1,328,000 $597,600 $97,237 12.892% $12,536 $12,536 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/14/2022 Alteration
12/14/2022 Alteration
06/01/2022 Alteration
06/01/2022 Alteration
05/09/2022 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
04/25/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
08/22/2019 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1

*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
3

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Manhattan Ave & Norman Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.188
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Neighbors for 159 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY

153 Newel St, Brooklyn 141 Newel St, Brooklyn 149 Newel St, Brooklyn 145 Newel St, Brooklyn 163 Newel St, Brooklyn 166 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn 234 Eckford St, Brooklyn 157 Newel St, Brooklyn 147 Newel St, Brooklyn 143 Newel St, Brooklyn 135 Newel St, Brooklyn 162 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn 137 Newel St, Brooklyn 161 Newel St, Brooklyn 168 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn 236 Eckford St, Brooklyn 160 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn 158 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY

10009, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 10016, New York City, NY 10017, New York City, NY 10022, New York City, NY 10044, New York City, NY 10167, New York City, NY 10170, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10174, New York City, NY 11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11106, New York City, NY 11109, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222?

The development at 159 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 159 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222?

159 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 has a total of 8,500 square feet.

When was 159 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 was last sold on 11/16/2021 for $4,400,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222?

159 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 is currently assessed at $1,562,400.

What are the property taxes for 159 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222?

The property taxes for 159 Newel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 total $20,441.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

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