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159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 St Nicholas Avenue
Secondary address 383-391 Stanhope St
Neighborhood Bushwick
Zip code 11237
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03261-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 02/07/2022
Purchase price $1,974,333
Tax class
Estimated property tax $17,249

Lot & Building Information for 159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,250
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 90 ft
Building class Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) i
Building sqft 4,500
Building dimensions 25 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Office sqft

Area Overview

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School district 32
Community district 4
Closest police station 0.44 Miles
Closest fire station 0.07 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 383-391 Stanhope St, Brooklyn, NY 11237

About 159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) located at 159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 has a total of 4,500 square feet and a current price per square foot of $438.

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

159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $757,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/07/2022 $1,974,333
05/20/2015 $1,200,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/21/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022121400608003)
12/06/2022 - D
12/21/2022 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2022121400608002)
12/06/2022 - D
12/21/2022 - R
Mortgage
(2022121400608001)
06/01/2022 - D
07/20/2022 - R
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2022071800267001)
03/01/2022 - D
05/13/2022 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2022050601309004)
03/01/2022 - D
05/13/2022 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022050601309003)
02/24/2022 - D
03/04/2022 - R
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2022030300017001)
02/07/2022 - D
02/11/2022 - R
Deed
(2022020801495001)
01/20/2022 - D
05/13/2022 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022050601309002)
01/20/2022 - D
05/13/2022 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022050601309001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $17,249
Estimated property tax: $17,249
Tax assessor's market value: $757,000
Assessed value: $340,650

Assessment History for 159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 St Nicholas 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 $757,000 $340,650 $138,670 12.439% $17,249 $17,249 +2.77%
2024/25 $631,200 $284,040 $134,277 12.5% $16,785 $16,785 +7.96%
2023/24 $789,000 $355,050 $124,359 12.502% $15,547 $15,547 +10.02%
2022/23 $800,000 $360,000 $115,200 12.267% $14,132 $14,132 +8.28%
2021/22 $738,000 $332,100 $106,669 12.235% $13,051 $13,051 -0.26%

Permits for 159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/26/2022 Alteration
08/08/2022 Alteration
         
         
         
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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 Stanhope St & Wycoff Ave at NE Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.107
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Bus Routes
Name DE Kalb Av/St Nicholas Av
Line B38
Distance (miles) 0.088

Neighbors for 159 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn

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

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
145 St Nicholas Ave, Brooklyn 3,901 04/10/2018
396 Stockholm St, Brooklyn 2,720 02/15/1989
289 Stanhope St, Brooklyn 3,300 04/02/1987
291 Stanhope St, Brooklyn 4,500 06/24/2015 $1,380,000
151 St Nicholas Ave, Brooklyn 3,084 04/14/2018
149 St Nicholas Ave, Brooklyn 3,525 04/03/1997
398 Stockholm St, Brooklyn 2,720 09/17/2023
305 Stanhope St, Brooklyn 1,816 05/07/2012 $450,000
157 St Nicholas Ave, Brooklyn 4,500 11/08/2005
147 St Nicholas Ave, Brooklyn 3,255 03/02/2005
311 Stanhope St, Brooklyn 4,650 05/17/1996
153 St Nicholas Ave, Brooklyn 2,500 12/22/2022
374 Stockholm St, Brooklyn 458,778 09/20/1978
299 Stanhope St, Brooklyn 4,650 04/25/2013 $700,000
309 Stanhope St, Brooklyn 4,650 05/14/2013
295 Stanhope St, Brooklyn 15,000 06/29/1995
155 St Nicholas Ave, Brooklyn 2,046 08/17/2015 $1,035,000
143 St Nicholas Ave, Brooklyn 4,620 03/12/2025 $2,750,000
301 Stanhope St, Brooklyn 4,650 04/14/1994
303 Stanhope St, Brooklyn 8,200 09/23/2025 $3,000,000
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