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159 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 159 E 37th St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 East 37th Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04858-0038

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,003
Building dimensions
17 ft x 46 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,323
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 37 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Linden Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
90 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
0.78 Miles
Closest fire station
0.70 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 159 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/12/2026 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2026051100992001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
07/06/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021070100816001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
08/03/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3560007289556)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/04/1978 - R Deed
(37830096800250)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/08/1976 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37630082301545)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX
09/17/1975 - R Mortgage
(37530080300448)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/17/1975 - R Deed
(37530080300435)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/19/1974 - R Deed
(37430069200019)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/09/1968 - R Deed
(36830028201007)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$5,323
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$980,000
Assessed value
$58,800

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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 $1,022,000 $61,320 $29,534 19.843% $6,142 $3,564 +7.78%
2024/25 $875,000 $52,500 $27,897 20.085% $5,872 $3,307 +8.94%
2023/24 $975,000 $58,500 $26,546 20.085% $5,613 $3,035 -41.19%
2022/23 $824,000 $49,440 $25,413 20.309% $5,458 $5,161 +6.15%
2021/22 $661,000 $39,660 $24,355 19.963% $5,149 $4,862 -5.26%
2020/21 $743,000 $44,580 $24,385 21.045% $5,429 $5,132 +5.58%
2019/20 $591,000 $35,460 $22,964 21.167% $5,157 $4,861 +6.45%
2018/19 $791,000 $47,460 $21,828 20.919% $4,872 $4,566 +7.05%
2017/18 $608,000 $36,480 $20,924 20.385% $4,565 $4,265 +6.97%
2016/17 $577,000 $34,620 $19,946 19.991% $4,297 $3,987 +2.39%
Permits

Permit information for 159 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/24/2021 Alteration
07/06/2021 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Church Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.391
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.15
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.15
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.22
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.22
Preschool Minds Day Care Center NR No Private K 0 0.26
New Generation Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-2 19 0.34
New Generation Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-2 19 0.34
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie 6 No Public PK, K-5 165 0.41
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie 6 No Public PK, K-5 165 0.41
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.41
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 61 Gladstone H Atwell 5 Yes Public 6-8 361 0.77
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.15
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.41
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.41
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.42
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.43
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.46
Parkside Preparatory Academy 5 No Public 6-8 311 0.49
P.S. 141 NR No Public PK, K-10, 12 385 0.49
Explore Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 519 0.49
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.41
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.41
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.41
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.42
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.46
Bnos Chomesh NR No Private 10-12 37 0.47
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.47
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.47
P.S. 141 NR No Public PK, K-10, 12 385 0.49
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.68

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Neighbors for 159 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY

443 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 158 E 38th St, Brooklyn 157 E 37th St, Brooklyn 135 E 37th St, Brooklyn 129 E 37th St, Brooklyn 449 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 457 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 149 E 37th St, Brooklyn 141 E 37th St, Brooklyn 435 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 455 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 445 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 451 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 145 E 37th St, Brooklyn 447 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 153 E 37th St, Brooklyn 137 E 37th St, Brooklyn 131 E 37th St, Brooklyn 154 E 38th St, Brooklyn 439 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 East 37th 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 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 159 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 159 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

159 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 2,003 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

159 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $58,800.

What are the property taxes for 159 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 159 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $5,322.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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