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159 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Atkins Ave

Property image for 159 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,950

Sale price

$150,000

General information

Address

Primary address

159 Atkins Avenue

ZIP code

11208

Neighborhood

East New York

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04007-0011

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

1,292

Building dimensions

19.5 ft x 34 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/13/2015

Sale price

$150,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,218

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Atkins Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Pitkin Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19.5 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,950

Area overview

Walk score

72 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

63 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.29 Miles

Closest fire station

0.34 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Atkins 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 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/13/2015	$150,000	XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
01/09/2007	$560,000	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/29/2020 - R 11/07/2019 - D	Deed (2020012800291001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXX
02/25/2015 - R 02/09/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015021000241001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX X X
02/18/2015 - R 02/05/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015020601411001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	X X XXXX X X
02/12/2015 - R 01/13/2015 - D	Deed (2015020600298002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/12/2015 - R 01/09/2015 - D	Assign/Term of Contract/Bid (2015020600298003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/12/2014 - R 08/18/2014 - D	Deed (2014110300472001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	X X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/18/2014 - R 07/15/2014 - D	Contract of Sale (2014081201491001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/12/2015 - R 01/13/2014 - D	Deed (2015020600298001)	X X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/22/2008 - R 09/08/2008 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2008091100916001)	XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXX XXXXXX
07/29/2009 - R 06/03/2008 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2009071500185001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Atkins 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

$2,218

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$753,000

Assessed value

$45,180

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$794,000	$47,640	$11,176	19.843%	$2,218	$2,218	+0.07%
2024/25	$634,000	$38,040	$11,034	20.085%	$2,216	$2,216	+5.86%
2023/24	$778,000	$46,680	$10,423	20.085%	$2,093	$2,093	+4.63%
2022/23	$715,000	$42,900	$9,852	20.309%	$2,001	$2,001	+7.63%
2021/22	$627,000	$37,620	$9,313	19.963%	$1,859	$1,859	-5.15%
2020/21	$728,000	$43,680	$9,313	21.045%	$1,960	$1,960	+0.70%
2019/20	$665,000	$39,900	$9,195	21.167%	$1,946	$1,946	+7.12%
2018/19	$673,000	$40,380	$8,686	20.919%	$1,817	$1,817	+8.57%
2017/18	$454,000	$27,240	$8,210	20.385%	$1,674	$1,674	+7.87%
2016/17	$476,000	$28,560	$7,761	19.991%	$1,552	$1,552	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 159 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

East New York (part A) residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Shepherd Ave & Pitkin Ave at NE Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.12

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	517	0.09
P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	517	0.09
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 3	NR	No	Charter	K-3	113	0.27
Achievement First Apollo Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	912	0.29
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	0.29
P.S. 158 Warwick	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	402	0.38
P.S. 158 Warwick	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	402	0.38
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	370	0.41
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	370	0.41
MS 935	7	No	Public	6	181	0.43

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Vista Academy	7	Yes	Public	6-8	418	0.29
Liberty Avenue Middle School	4	Yes	Public	6-8	439	0.29
Achievement First Apollo Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	912	0.29
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	0.29
East New York Middle School Of Excellence	4	No	Public	6-8	239	0.41
MS 935	7	No	Public	6	181	0.43
Salve Regina Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	412	0.43
P.S. 89 Cypress Hills	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	474	0.44
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott	4	No	Public	6-8	305	0.45
Salve Regina Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.45

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	0.29
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School	4	No	Public	9-12	805	0.31
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers	2	No	Public	9-12	269	0.45
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School	2	No	Public	9-12	408	0.90
World Academy For Total Community Health	2	No	Public	9-12	132	1.04
Performing Arts and Technology High School	6	No	Public	9-12	319	1.04
High School For Civil Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	140	1.04
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire	3	No	Public	9-12	223	1.04
East New York Family Academy	5	No	Public	6-12	659	1.06
Achievement First East New York Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,144	1.11

Frequently asked questions

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

The development at 159 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1901.

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

159 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,292 square feet.

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

159 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 01/13/2015 for $150,000.

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

159 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $45,180.

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

The property taxes for 159 Atkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $2,217.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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