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157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 61 Blake Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

2,042

General information

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Address
Primary address
157 Grafton Street
Alternate address(es)
61 Blake Ave
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
Brownsville
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03535-0001

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
1,640
Building dimensions
20 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,773
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Grafton Street (narrow)
Blake Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20.42 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,042

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
23
Community district
16
Closest police station
0.41 Miles
Closest fire station
0.23 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
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Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/06/2026 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2026032300050003)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
03/24/2021 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2021032400338006)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
04/12/2016 - R Initial UCC1
(2016040501235007)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
07/25/2013 - R
03/27/2013 - D		 Mortgage and Consolidation
(2013062500386002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XX
04/11/2012 - R
10/04/2011 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2012032800669001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/10/2009 - R
10/01/2007 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2009120401090001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/13/2005 - R
09/27/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005092701678003)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XX XXXXXXX
10/13/2005 - R
08/30/2005 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2005092701678001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
10/19/2005 - R
08/26/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005090100110001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/14/2005 - R
06/01/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005070800557001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$2,773
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$783,000
Assessed value
$46,980

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $815,000 $48,900 $13,973 19.843% $2,773 $2,773 +0.09%
2024/25 $689,000 $41,340 $13,792 20.085% $2,770 $2,770 +5.77%
2023/24 $711,000 $42,660 $13,039 20.085% $2,619 $2,619 +4.65%
2022/23 $692,000 $41,520 $12,322 20.309% $2,502 $2,502 +7.68%
2021/22 $577,000 $34,620 $11,644 19.963% $2,324 $2,324 -5.16%
2020/21 $514,000 $30,840 $11,644 21.045% $2,450 $2,450 +0.73%
2019/20 $464,000 $27,840 $11,493 21.167% $2,433 $2,433 +7.02%
2018/19 $612,000 $36,720 $10,866 20.919% $2,273 $2,273 +8.60%
2017/18 $527,000 $31,620 $10,268 20.385% $2,093 $2,093 +7.91%
2016/17 $464,000 $27,840 $9,703 19.991% $1,940 $1,940 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$599,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$516

5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Saratoga Ave & Livonia Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.241
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 156 Waverly 5 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.07
P.S. 156 Waverly 5 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.07
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.23
Brownsville Ascend Charter School 4 No Charter K-8 871 0.30
Hands & Hearts Learning Center NR No Private PK, K-5 28 0.31
Hands & Hearts Learning Center NR No Private PK, K-5 28 0.31
Bethany Christian Grade School NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.34
Bethany Christian Grade School NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.34
P.S. Is 323 4 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.38
P.S. Is 323 4 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.38
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 392 7 No Public 6-8 309 0.07
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.23
Brownsville Ascend Charter School 4 No Charter K-8 871 0.30
Bethany Christian Grade School NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.34
P.S. Is 323 4 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.38
Mott Hall Bridges Academy 3 No Public 6-8 175 0.38
Riverdale Avenue Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 118 0.39
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.40
Key Collegiate Charter School NR No Charter 6-8 116 0.40
Sid Miller Academy NR No Public K-9 461 0.41
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.23
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School 5 No Public 9-12 227 0.31
Teachers Preperatory High School NR No Public 9-12 189 0.31
Brownsville Academy High School 2 No Public 9-12 77 0.34
New Visions AIM Charter High School I 1 No Charter 9-12 154 0.34
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.36
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 117 0.60
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.70
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,057 0.71
Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School 3 No Public 9-12 413 0.71

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Neighbors for 157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY

141 Grafton St, Brooklyn 150 Grafton St, Brooklyn 146 Grafton St, Brooklyn 138 Grafton St, Brooklyn 153 Grafton St, Brooklyn 151 Grafton St, Brooklyn 145 Grafton St, Brooklyn 139 Grafton St, Brooklyn 158 Grafton St, Brooklyn 152 Grafton St, Brooklyn 147 Grafton St, Brooklyn 143 Grafton St, Brooklyn 137 Grafton St, Brooklyn 155 Grafton St, Brooklyn 148 Grafton St, Brooklyn 679 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 156 Grafton St, Brooklyn 140 Grafton St, Brooklyn 149 Grafton St, Brooklyn 144 Grafton St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,640 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $46,980.

What are the property taxes for 157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 157 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $2,772.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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