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159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Rear Ridgewood Ave

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$359,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Ridgewood Avenue
Alternate address(es)
159 Rear Ridgewood Ave
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03911-0054

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
1,328
Building dimensions
20 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
01/27/2006
Sale price
$359,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,862
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Ridgewood Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Highland Place
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
1,320 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
65 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
84 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.82 Miles
Closest fire station
0.65 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/27/2006 $359,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/15/2016 - R
08/01/2014 - D		 Mortgage and Consolidation
(2014080100826001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/21/2014 - R
03/11/2014 - D		 Deed
(2014031201477001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/04/2013 - R
06/27/2013 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2013102500517001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
02/27/2006 - R
01/27/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006013101127002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/27/2006 - R
01/27/2006 - D		 Deed
(2006013101127001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/03/2001 - R Mortgage
(3650007721665)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/03/2001 - R
06/07/2001 - D		 Deed
(3190007721819)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
11/24/2000 - R
11/06/2000 - D		 Deed
(3830007419583)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
11/09/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3730004941973)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/22/1971 - D
12/22/1971 - R		 Mortgage
(37130052701284)		 XXXXXXX XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Ridgewood Avenue, 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
$4,862
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$887,000
Assessed value
$53,220

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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 $808,000 $48,480 $24,504 19.843% $4,862 $4,862 -0.33%
2024/25 $838,000 $50,280 $24,290 20.085% $4,879 $4,879 +5.93%
2023/24 $806,000 $48,360 $22,930 20.085% $4,605 $4,605 +4.80%
2022/23 $806,000 $48,360 $21,638 20.309% $4,394 $4,394 +7.81%
2021/22 $648,000 $38,880 $20,420 19.963% $4,076 $4,076 -5.15%
2020/21 $551,000 $33,060 $20,420 21.045% $4,297 $4,297 +0.30%
2019/20 $463,000 $27,780 $20,242 21.167% $4,285 $4,285 +7.19%
2018/19 $415,000 $24,900 $19,108 20.919% $3,997 $3,997 +8.74%
2017/18 $419,000 $25,140 $18,032 20.385% $3,676 $3,676 +8.05%
2016/17 $320,000 $19,200 $17,017 19.991% $3,402 $3,402 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$717,500

-2.2% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$445

0.3% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% 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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Norwood Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
J-Z
Distance (miles)
0.235
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 718 0.16
P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 718 0.16
St Peter's Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-2 132 0.09
St Peter's Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-2 132 0.09
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.31
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 3 NR No Charter K-3 113 0.34
P.S. 65 7 No Public PK, K-5 471 0.35
P.S. 65 7 No Public PK, K-5 471 0.35
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.39
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.39
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Liberty Avenue Middle School 4 Yes Public 6-8 439 0.43
Vista Academy 7 Yes Public 6-8 418 0.43
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.31
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.39
P.S. 89 Cypress Hills 3 No Public PK, K-8 474 0.43
Achievement First Apollo Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 912 0.43
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.48
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.55
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 412 0.55
St. Michael School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.55
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.31
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School 4 No Public 9-12 805 0.51
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School 2 No Public 9-12 408 0.95
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 0.99
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 0.99
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 0.99
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 0.99
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 0.99
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 1.04
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 1.31

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Neighbors for 159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

151 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 145 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 53 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 46 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 58 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 157 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 59 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 54 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 155 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 149 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 55 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 56 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 57 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 51 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 163 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 165 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 50 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 48 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 161 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 52 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11207, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11374, New York City, NY 11375, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11415, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11418, New York City, NY 11419, New York City, NY 11420, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY 11424, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,328 square feet.

When was 159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 01/27/2006 for $359,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $53,220.

What are the property taxes for 159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 159 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $4,862.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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