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

Also known as: 159 Garage E 59th St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$900,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 East 59th Street
Alternate address(es)
159 Garage E 59th St
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04731-0030

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
1,768
Building dimensions
17 ft x 52 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
01/31/2024
Sale price
$900,000 - M
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,100
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)
East 59 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ralph Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
73 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
0.84 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 159 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/31/2024 $900,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X
02/03/2006 $240,000 XXXXX , XXXXXX X XXX XXXXX , XXXXX XXXXX (XX XXXXXXX), XXXXXX X XXX XXXXX (XX XXXXXXX), XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX X. XXXXX & XXXXXX X. XXXXX XXXXX. XXX. XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/23/2024 - R
01/31/2024 - D		 Mortgage
(2024022200059003)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
02/23/2024 - R
01/31/2024 - D		 Deed
(2024022200059002)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
02/23/2024 - R
01/30/2024 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2024022200059001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/01/2006 - R
02/03/2006 - D		 Deed
(2006022401728001)		 XXXXX (XX XXXXXXX) XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX X
02/11/2004 - R
11/03/2003 - D		 Deed
(2003121102477001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/01/2006 - R
06/04/1998 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006022401697001)		 XXXXX XXXXX X X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/01/1973 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37330065000247)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XX
03/28/1973 - R Mortgage
(37330062201636)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/28/1973 - R Deed
(37330062201632)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XX
03/28/1973 - R Deed
(37330062201630)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 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
$6,100
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$764,000
Assessed value
$45,840

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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 $750,000 $45,000 $30,743 19.843% $6,100 $6,100 -0.27%
2024/25 $730,000 $43,800 $30,455 20.085% $6,117 $6,117 +6.00%
2023/24 $758,000 $45,480 $28,732 20.085% $5,771 $5,771 +4.77%
2022/23 $620,000 $37,200 $27,122 20.309% $5,508 $5,508 +7.71%
2021/22 $648,000 $38,880 $25,619 19.963% $5,114 $5,114 -5.15%
2020/21 $542,000 $32,520 $25,619 21.045% $5,392 $5,392 +0.36%
2019/20 $599,000 $35,940 $25,379 21.167% $5,372 $5,372 +7.25%
2018/19 $675,000 $40,500 $23,943 20.919% $5,009 $5,009 +8.71%
2017/18 $456,000 $27,360 $22,602 20.385% $4,607 $4,607 +7.96%
2016/17 $459,000 $27,540 $21,349 19.991% $4,268 $4,268 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 159 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/20/2025 Alteration
10/02/2024 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/26/2026 B
05/24/2026 B
05/24/2026 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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

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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)
0.829
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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 0.27
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 344 0.27
Flatbush Sda School NR No Private PK-5 83 0.04
Flatbush Sda School NR No Private PK-5 83 0.04
Happy Home Daycare NR No Private PK-3 63 0.24
Happy Home Daycare NR No Private PK-3 63 0.24
Parkway Elementary School NR No Private PK-K 6 0.24
P.S. 233 Langston Hughes 5 No Public PK, K-5 297 0.39
P.S. 233 Langston Hughes 5 No Public PK, K-5 297 0.39
New American Acad Charter School (The) 6 No Charter K-5 258 0.39
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 Yes Public 6-8 552 0.20
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.27
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.30
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.48
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.53
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-7 187 0.61
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.62
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.70
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) 4 No Public 6-8 180 0.71
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.71
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.18
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.18
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.18
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.45
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.45
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.66
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.71
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.75
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.82
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.86

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Neighbors for 159 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

1016 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 1024 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 191 E 59th St, Brooklyn 177 E 59th St, Brooklyn 5924 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn 169 E 59th St, Brooklyn 183 E 59th St, Brooklyn 5902 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn 167 E 59th St, Brooklyn 157 E 59th St, Brooklyn 5910 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn 1028 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 171 E 59th St, Brooklyn 181 E 59th St, Brooklyn 5904 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn 5908 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn 173 E 59th St, Brooklyn 185 E 59th St, Brooklyn 1012 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 165 E 59th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 159 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 159 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

159 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,768 square feet.

When was 159 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 01/31/2024 for $900,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

159 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $45,840.

What are the property taxes for 159 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 159 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $6,100.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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