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159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Menahan Street
Neighborhood Bushwick
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03306-0041

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,667
Lot dimensions 16.67 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sqft 2,000
Building dimensions 16.67 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Aluminum/vinyl
Basement type Full
Year built 1930
Frontage Menahan Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Myrtle Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 32
Community district 4
Closest police station 0.09 Miles
Closest fire station 0.23 Miles

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About 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1930 and has a total of 2,000 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $74,280, the tax amount paid for 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $2,350.

When was 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold?

159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 08/23/1989.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/23/1989 - R Deed
(3310001478831)
06/12/1978 - R Deed
(37830099900401)
09/20/1972 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37230058201604)
09/20/1972 - R Mortgage
(37230058201602)
05/24/1972 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37230055801305)
05/15/1972 - R Mortgage
(37230055601536)
05/15/1972 - R Deed
(37230055601534)
01/31/1972 - R Deed
(37230053500919)
11/06/1969 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36930037400106)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $2,350
Tax assessor's market value: $1,238,000
Assessed value: $74,280

Assessment History for 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Menahan 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
2025/26 $1,010,000 $60,600 $11,176 19.843% $2,218 $2,218 -1.20%
2024/25 $1,088,000 $65,280 $11,176 20.085% $2,245 $2,245 +0.79%
2023/24 $1,030,000 $61,800 $11,088 20.085% $2,227 $2,227 +4.80%
2022/23 $1,128,000 $67,680 $10,463 20.309% $2,125 $2,125 +7.81%
2021/22 $1,118,000 $67,080 $9,871 19.963% $1,971 $1,971 +0.57%

Permits for 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Bushwick Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$807,500
1.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$947
0.4% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Myrtle Ave & Greene Ave at NW Corner
Station lines M
Distance (miles) 0.169
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 215 0.24
P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 215 0.24
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 10 10 No Charter K-4 478 0.02
Pope John Paul Ii Family Academy NR No Private PK, K-4 151 0.02
Pope John Paul Ii Family Academy NR No Private PK, K-4 151 0.02

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes 3 Yes Public 6-8 267 0.22
Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler 7 No Public 5-8 822 0.11
Achievement First Bushwick Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 938 0.11
Achievement First North Brooklyn Prep Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 851 0.29
All City Leadership Secondary School 8 No Public 6-12 421 0.33

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bushwick Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 86 0.22
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High 5 No Charter 9-12 515 0.22
All City Leadership Secondary School 8 No Public 6-12 421 0.33
Bushwick School for Social Justice 2 No Public 9-12 272 0.38
Brooklyn School For Math And Research NR No Public 9-12 333 0.38

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Neighbors for 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 159 Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
133 Menahan St, Brooklyn 4,875 10/24/2017 $1,200,000
297 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 83,000 06/14/1979
280 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 5,250 05/03/2006
135 Menahan St, Brooklyn 4,875 05/01/2023 $1
206 Bleecker St, Brooklyn 4,500 07/01/2003
278 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 5,251 01/18/1987
168 Bleecker St, Brooklyn 4,875 11/20/2023 $1,120,000
137 Menahan St, Brooklyn 3,060 04/12/2012 $495,000
129 Menahan St, Brooklyn 4,875 01/29/2013
309 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 4,275 02/28/2002
160 Bleecker St, Brooklyn 6,232 05/01/2023 $592,355
157 Menahan St, Brooklyn 2,000 08/25/2023 $999,999
167 Menahan St, Brooklyn 2,000 07/27/2005
286 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 4,500 03/27/1991
164 Bleecker St, Brooklyn 4,875 02/23/2010 $472,872
131 Menahan St, Brooklyn 4,875 02/02/2012 $500,000
161 Menahan St, Brooklyn 2,000 03/30/2007 $10
170 Bleecker St, Brooklyn 4,875 09/06/2007 $100
313 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 5,650 10/03/2018
163 Menahan St, Brooklyn 2,000 07/22/2020 $635,000
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