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159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Central Avenue
Secondary address 149 Suydam St
Neighborhood Bushwick
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03208-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 12/12/2012
Purchase price $950,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $13,888

Lot & Building Information for 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,450
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 98 ft
Property type Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4)
Building sqft 4,125
Building dimensions 25 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Year last altered 2014
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 32
Community district 4
Closest police station 0.43 Miles
Closest fire station 0.05 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 149 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY 11221

About 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) located at 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 4,125 square feet and a current price per square foot of $230.

What is the year built & the current market value of 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $869,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/12/2012 $950,000

Title Documents for 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/11/2023 - D
08/30/2023 - R
Court Order
(2023082500355001)
05/01/2023 - D
06/13/2023 - R
Court Order
(2023060200881001)
08/16/2022 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2022081001136006)
08/16/2022 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2022081001136003)
06/08/2022 - R UCC3 Termination
(2021110800600001)
05/04/2022 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2022050301029001)
01/31/2022 - R UCC3 Termination
(2021110800511001)
01/31/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2021110800465001)
10/25/2021 - D
08/16/2022 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2022081001136005)
10/25/2021 - D
08/16/2022 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2022081001136004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $13,888
Estimated property tax: $13,888
Tax assessor's market value: $869,000
Assessed value: $391,050

Assessment History for 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Central Avenue, 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
2025/26 $869,000 $391,050 $111,651 12.439% $13,888 $13,888 +7.46%
2024/25 $1,038,000 $467,100 $103,394 12.5% $12,924 $12,924 +6.45%
2023/24 $865,000 $389,250 $97,118 12.502% $12,142 $12,142 +8.43%
2022/23 $850,000 $382,500 $91,280 12.267% $11,197 $11,197 +6.56%
2021/22 $799,000 $359,550 $85,885 12.235% $10,508 $10,508 -0.26%

Permits for 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/30/2018 Alteration
05/29/2015 Alteration type 2
02/04/2015 Alteration type 2
01/16/2015 Alteration type 2
08/21/2014 Alteration type 2
05/15/2014 Alteration type 1
08/20/2012 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Myrtle Ave & Cedar St at NW Corner
Station lines M
Distance (miles) 0.087
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Bus Routes
Name Myrtle Av/DE Kalb Av
Line B54
Distance (miles) 0.104

Neighbors for 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
153 Central Ave, Brooklyn 2,172 04/08/2021
145 Central Ave, Brooklyn 3,750 05/29/2009
1026 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 2,112 10/11/2002
155 Central Ave, Brooklyn 6,000 12/16/2013 $1,050,000
147 Central Ave, Brooklyn 3,750 05/11/2005 $360,000
1028 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 2,112 11/14/2002
1054 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 8,250 07/31/2003 $250,000
1022 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 2,112 04/30/2009
157 Central Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 12/04/2017 $1,250,000
1052 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 7,360 10/18/2017 $100,000
154 Central Ave, Brooklyn 2,112 05/25/2021 $1,112,000
152 Central Ave, Brooklyn 2,112 06/15/2005
107 A Suydam St, Brooklyn 2,112 01/21/2026 $1,200,000
162 Central Ave, Brooklyn 5,468 04/11/2016
1020 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 2,112 11/18/2019
151 Central Ave, Brooklyn 2,112 01/17/2025 $1,285,000
123 A Suydam St, Brooklyn 2,112 03/05/2020
149 Central Ave, Brooklyn 2,164 06/16/2003
1056 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 6,000 09/08/2004 $470,000
119 Suydam St, Brooklyn 2,112 02/08/2019 $1,115,000
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