| Primary address | 159 Nichols Avenue |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04122-0009 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,463 |
| Lot sqft | 1,900 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 2,080 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1905 |
| Frontage(s) | Nichols Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Rockaway Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 1.24 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.66 Miles |
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159 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1905 and has a total of 2,080 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $52,860, the tax amount paid for 159 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $6,081. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $6,463.
When was 159 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?159 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 05/12/2014.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $6,082 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,463 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $881,000 |
| Assessed value: | $52,860 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Nichols 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $881,000 | $52,860 | $30,649 | 19.843% | $6,363 | $6,082 | +4.71% |
| 2024/25 | $762,000 | $45,720 | $28,917 | 20.085% | $6,077 | $5,808 | +0.21% |
| 2023/24 | $728,000 | $43,680 | $28,857 | 20.085% | $6,077 | $5,796 | -0.09% |
| 2022/23 | $723,000 | $43,380 | $28,565 | 20.309% | $6,098 | $5,801 | +8.09% |
| 2021/22 | $793,000 | $47,580 | $26,886 | 19.963% | $5,655 | $5,367 | +0.74% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 6 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.265 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | B13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.218 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 7 Abraham Lincoln | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 628 | 0.27 |
| P.S. 7 Abraham Lincoln | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 628 | 0.27 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 283 | 0.33 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 283 | 0.33 |
| Cypress Hills Ascend Charter | 7 | No | Charter | K-5 | 387 | 0.41 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 5 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 277 | 0.08 |
| Is 171 Abraham Lincoln | 3 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 264 | 0.08 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 283 | 0.33 |
| MS 935 | 7 | No | Public | 6 | 181 | 0.55 |
| St Thomas The Apostle | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 253 | 0.65 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn Lab School | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 395 | 0.42 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 337 | 0.42 |
| Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 404 | 0.42 |
| Multicultural High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 335 | 0.42 |
| Academy of Innovative Technology | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 406 | 0.42 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 2,024 | 06/21/2006 | |
| 551 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn | 9,300 | 03/11/2002 | |
| 27 Obrien Pl, Brooklyn | 1,548 | 06/27/2016 | $525,300 |
| 143 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 2,128 | 10/09/1987 | |
| 135 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 05/29/1991 | |
| 364 Etna St, Brooklyn | 1,584 | 06/14/2018 | $735,000 |
| 25 Obrien Pl, Brooklyn | 1,548 | 02/20/2004 | $369,000 |
| 145 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 05/27/2015 | $565,000 |
| 165 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 02/14/2020 | $1,500,000 |
| 153 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 2,128 | 05/23/2012 | |
| 133 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 09/29/2014 | $468,000 |
| 131 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 02/15/2022 | |
| 29 Obrien Pl, Brooklyn | 1,548 | 08/20/2018 | $630,000 |
| 162 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 2,208 | 10/23/2013 | $390,000 |
| 155 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 02/01/2024 | $910,000 |
| 147 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 01/26/2004 | |
| 139 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 04/05/1984 | |
| 126 Lincoln Ave, Brooklyn | 2,260 | 01/22/2014 | $470,000 |
| 166 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 7,084 | 09/07/2022 | |
| 141 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 2,248 | 03/10/2017 |
