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139 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 139 E 59th St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,942

General information

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Address
Primary address
139 East 59th Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04707-0008

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,413
Building dimensions
19.42 ft x 47 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,489
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 59 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Snyder Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19.42 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,942
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
2,408 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
74 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
0.85 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership information for 139 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 139 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/28/2016 - R
06/10/2016 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016060900923001)
XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/29/2001 - R Mortgage
(3230007670823)
XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
05/29/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3860007670986)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/16/2003 - R
02/22/2001 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2003061100541001)
XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/25/2000 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3440007381144)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
10/03/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3310007355131)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/03/2000 - R Mortgage
(3120007354612)
XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/03/2000 - R
08/08/2000 - D
Deed
(3370007356637)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/17/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3390006125939)
08/27/1990 - R
08/15/1990 - D
Deed
(3660001563566)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 139 East 59th 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
$7,489
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,023,000
Assessed value
$61,380

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 $1,025,000 $61,500 $37,454 19.843% $7,432 $7,432 +4.72%
2024/25 $940,000 $56,400 $35,334 20.085% $7,097 $7,097 +5.99%
2023/24 $924,000 $55,440 $33,336 20.085% $6,696 $6,696 +4.82%
2022/23 $797,000 $47,820 $31,451 20.309% $6,387 $6,387 +1.73%
2021/22 $692,000 $41,520 $31,451 19.963% $6,279 $6,279 -4.41%
2020/21 $673,000 $40,380 $31,212 21.045% $6,569 $6,569 +5.39%
2019/20 $673,000 $40,380 $29,445 21.167% $6,233 $6,233 +7.25%
2018/19 $561,000 $33,660 $27,780 20.919% $5,811 $5,811 +8.77%
2017/18 $480,000 $28,800 $26,209 20.385% $5,343 $5,343 +1.97%
2016/17 $524,000 $31,440 $26,209 19.991% $5,239 $5,239 +3.02%

Permit information for 139 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
06/09/2025 A
04/09/2024 A

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East Flatbush residential market stats

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Median sale price

$780,000

8.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$473

13.5% 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
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Saratoga Ave & Livonia Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.785

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 344 0.30
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 344 0.30
Flatbush Sda School NR No Private PK-5 83 0.05
Flatbush Sda School NR No Private PK-5 83 0.05
Happy Home Daycare NR No Private PK-3 63 0.20
Happy Home Daycare NR No Private PK-3 63 0.20
Parkway Elementary School NR No Private PK-K 6 0.27
New American Acad Charter School (The) 6 No Charter K-5 258 0.39
P.S. 233 Langston Hughes 5 No Public PK, K-5 297 0.39
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) 4 Yes Public 6-8 180 0.66
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 No Public 6-8 552 0.25
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.30
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.34
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.48
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.49
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-7 187 0.56
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.66
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.66
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.67
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.22
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.22
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.22
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.49
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.50
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.62
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.66
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.74
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.77
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.84

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 139 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 139 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 139 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

139 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 2,413 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 139 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

139 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $61,380.

What are the property taxes for 139 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 139 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $7,488.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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