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159 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 159 E 38th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

2,525

Sale price

$660,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 East 38th Street
Alternate address(es)
159 Garage E 38th St
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04859-0038

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,900
Building dimensions
20 ft x 62 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
10/16/2017
Sale price
$660,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,006
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 38 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Linden Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25.25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,525

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
0.79 Miles
Closest fire station
0.70 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 East 38th Street, 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 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/16/2017 $660,000 XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/16/2021 - R
06/29/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021070601566001)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
11/23/2020 - R
10/16/2020 - D		 Agreement
(2020111901076002)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXX
11/23/2020 - R
10/16/2020 - D		 Mortgage
(2020111901076001)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXX
11/24/2017 - R
11/01/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017111700523001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/31/2017 - R
10/16/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017102900037002)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/31/2017 - R
10/16/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017102900037001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
10/25/2016 - R
09/22/2016 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2016101701240001)		 XX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX
11/17/2014 - R
10/03/2014 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014100602563001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/19/2013 - R
01/16/2013 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2013022500484001)		 XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX
12/26/2012 - R
06/21/2012 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2012102401183002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 East 38th 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
$9,006
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,033,000
Assessed value
$61,980

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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 $1,186,000 $71,160 $44,941 19.843% $8,918 $8,918 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,200,000 $72,000 $42,398 20.085% $8,516 $8,516 +5.76%
2023/24 $1,461,000 $87,660 $40,090 20.085% $8,052 $8,052 +4.83%
2022/23 $1,454,000 $87,240 $37,822 20.309% $7,681 $7,681 +1.74%
2021/22 $1,180,000 $70,800 $37,822 19.963% $7,550 $7,550 -4.21%
2020/21 $986,000 $59,160 $37,451 21.045% $7,882 $7,882 +5.39%
2019/20 $784,000 $47,040 $35,332 21.167% $7,479 $7,479 +7.01%
2018/19 $759,000 $45,540 $33,408 20.919% $6,989 $6,989 +8.77%
2017/18 $847,000 $50,820 $31,518 20.385% $6,425 $6,425 +1.97%
2016/17 $700,000 $42,000 $31,518 19.991% $6,301 $6,301 +3.25%
Permits

Permit information for 159 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
10/14/2017 B
10/14/2017 C
10/14/2017 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

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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)
0.437
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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 0.12
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 952 0.12
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.19
Bryans Educational Center NR No Private PK-K 66 0.19
Preschool Minds Day Care Center NR No Private K 0 0.29
New Generation Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-2 19 0.37
New Generation Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-2 19 0.37
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie 6 No Public PK, K-5 165 0.43
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie 6 No Public PK, K-5 165 0.43
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.44
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 0.78
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.12
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.38
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.41
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.42
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.44
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.47
P.S. 141 NR No Public PK, K-10, 12 385 0.53
Explore Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 519 0.53
Parkside Preparatory Academy 5 No Public 6-8 311 0.53
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.38
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.41
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
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.47
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.48
Bnos Chomesh NR No Private 10-12 37 0.48
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.48
P.S. 141 NR No Public PK, K-10, 12 385 0.53
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.65

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Neighbors for 159 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY

131 E 38th St, Brooklyn 467 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 471 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 152 E 39th St, Brooklyn 145 E 38th St, Brooklyn 141 E 38th St, Brooklyn 133 E 38th St, Brooklyn 475 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 157 E 38th St, Brooklyn 153 E 38th St, Brooklyn 139 E 38th St, Brooklyn 154 E 39th St, Brooklyn 137 E 38th St, Brooklyn 160 E 39th St, Brooklyn 156 E 39th St, Brooklyn 147 E 38th St, Brooklyn 459 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 465 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 473 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 149 E 38th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 East 38th 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 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 159 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 159 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

159 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 3,900 square feet.

When was 159 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 10/16/2017 for $660,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

159 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $61,980.

What are the property taxes for 159 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 159 East 38th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $9,005.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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