| Primary address | 159 Ainslie Street |
| Neighborhood | Williamsburg |
| Zip code | 11211 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 02768-0030 |
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| Purchase date | 06/30/2010 |
| Purchase price | $740,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,214 |
| Lot sqft | 1,189 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Miscellaneous One Family (A9) |
| Building sqft | 1,440 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | Ainslie Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Lorimer Street |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 14 |
| Community district | 1 |
| Closest police station | 0.99 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.38 Miles |
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159 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1901 and has a total of 1,440 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $110,700, the tax amount paid for 159 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $4,207. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is estimated at $4,214.
When was 159 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the last sale price?159 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold in 06/30/2010 for $740,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $4,208 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,214 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,845,000 |
| Assessed value: | $110,700 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $1,845,000 | $110,700 | $21,206 | 19.843% | $4,208 | $4,208 | -0.37% |
| 2024/25 | $1,705,000 | $102,300 | $21,029 | 20.085% | $4,224 | $4,224 | +5.96% |
| 2023/24 | $1,795,000 | $107,700 | $19,847 | 20.085% | $3,986 | $3,986 | +4.76% |
| 2022/23 | $1,901,000 | $114,060 | $18,737 | 20.309% | $3,805 | $3,805 | +7.71% |
| 2021/22 | $1,840,000 | $110,400 | $17,698 | 19.963% | $3,533 | $3,533 | -5.00% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 6 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.096 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Lorimer St/Powers St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B48 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.069 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 132 The Conselyea School | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 578 | 0.18 |
| P.S. 132 The Conselyea School | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 578 | 0.18 |
| P.S. 18 Edward Bush | 1 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 170 | 0.16 |
| P.S. 18 Edward Bush | 1 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 170 | 0.16 |
| Williamsburg Northside School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 372 | 0.29 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Williamsburg Northside School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 372 | 0.29 |
| Lyons Community School | 3 | No | Public | 6-12 | 383 | 0.30 |
| Northside Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 103 | 0.34 |
| Ss Joseph & Dominic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 256 | 0.46 |
| Bnos Chayil | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 977 | 0.46 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (The) | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 408 | 0.30 |
| Brooklyn Latin School | 9 | No | Public | 9-12 | 800 | 0.30 |
| Lyons Community School | 3 | No | Public | 6-12 | 383 | 0.30 |
| Brooklyn Preparatory High School | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 555 | 0.41 |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | 7 | No | Public | 9-12 | 687 | 0.41 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 2,682 | ||
| 147 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 5,625 | 04/03/2007 | |
| 141 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 1,200 | 07/28/2023 | |
| 139 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 1,500 | 08/18/2011 | $745,000 |
| 163 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 1,488 | 09/06/1991 | |
| 273 Leonard St, Brooklyn | 4,984 | 09/06/2022 | $7,692,308 |
| 157 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 4,966 | 11/04/2025 | |
| 271 Leonard St, Brooklyn | 4,648 | 02/27/2001 | |
| 275 Leonard St, Brooklyn | 3,750 | 10/10/2023 | |
| 167 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 03/19/2013 | |
| 145 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 3,567 | 03/07/2011 | |
| 169 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 1,798 | 01/06/1993 | |
| 267 Leonard St, Brooklyn | 4,900 | 11/30/1990 | |
| 153 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 2,736 | 02/28/2022 | $1,825,000 |
| 151 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 5,625 | 12/14/2011 | $1,185,000 |
| 149 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 5,625 | 06/13/2022 | $3,800,000 |
| 143 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 2,508 | 08/18/2020 | $1,830,000 |
| 165 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 1,200 | 04/12/2016 | |
| 269 Leonard St, Brooklyn | 3,080 | 04/17/2017 | |
| 161 Ainslie St, Brooklyn | 1,264 | 10/12/1983 |
