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159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Wilson Avenue
Neighborhood Bushwick
Zip code 11237
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03219-0002

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 11/04/2005
Purchase price $700,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $9,993

Lot & Building Information for 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,500
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Building class Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) i
Building sqft 4,300
Building dimensions 25 ft x 57 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 159 Wilson 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 0.36 Miles
Closest fire station 0.16 Miles

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Other Property Data for 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 have?

This Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) located at 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 has a total of 4,300 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,043,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/04/2005 $700,000

Title Documents for 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/16/2016 - R UCC3 Termination
(2016091500033002)
09/13/2016 - R Initial UCC1
(2016091200325001)
09/09/2016 - D
09/16/2016 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2016091500033006)
09/09/2016 - D
09/16/2016 - R
Agreement
(2016091500033005)
09/09/2016 - D
09/16/2016 - R
Mortgage
(2016091500033004)
08/03/2016 - D
09/16/2016 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2016091500033003)
08/03/2016 - D
09/16/2016 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2016091500033001)
12/20/2005 - D
01/04/2006 - R
Deed
(2005122001211001)
11/28/2005 - D
12/29/2005 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2005120601107002)
11/28/2005 - D
12/29/2005 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005120601107001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $9,994
Estimated property tax: $9,993
Tax assessor's market value: $1,043,000
Assessed value: $469,350

Assessment History for 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Wilson 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 $1,043,000 $469,350 $80,341 12.439% $9,994 $9,994 +3.75%
2024/25 $1,303,200 $586,440 $77,058 12.5% $9,632 $9,632 +7.98%
2023/24 $1,086,000 $488,700 $71,351 12.502% $8,920 $8,920 +10.07%
2022/23 $905,000 $407,250 $66,066 12.267% $8,104 $8,104 +7.19%
2021/22 $833,000 $374,850 $61,801 12.235% $7,561 $7,561 -0.27%

Permits for 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/14/2022 Alteration
12/01/2005 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% 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) 0.185
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Bus Routes
Name Wilson Av/Suydam St
Line B60
Distance (miles) 0.023

Neighbors for 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
149 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 5,700 07/08/2008 $1,260,000
218 Suydam St, Brooklyn 4,200 09/07/2021
679 Hart St, Brooklyn 1,475 01/31/2025
685 Hart St, Brooklyn 1,306 04/17/2013 $455,000
147 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 7,275 07/28/1983
216 Suydam St, Brooklyn 4,200 09/14/2011 $310,000
220 Suydam St, Brooklyn 4,200 01/10/2017 $1,237,296
677 Hart St, Brooklyn 1,623 09/23/2022
691 Hart St, Brooklyn 1,440 08/30/2021 $1,100,000
153 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 4,875 08/03/2023 $2,350,000
151 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 4,875 04/22/2005 $441,750
161 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 4,275 05/05/2015 $650,000
683 Hart St, Brooklyn 1,342 10/05/2011 $25,000
689 Hart St, Brooklyn 2,440 08/21/1992
697 Hart St, Brooklyn 3,198 06/28/2006 $500,000
157 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 4,275 11/02/2015 $1,500,000
155 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 4,275 04/22/2005 $333,250
693 Hart St, Brooklyn 1,520 07/02/1992
222 Suydam St, Brooklyn 4,200 11/17/2025
695 Hart St, Brooklyn 1,712 12/06/2004
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