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159 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 159 E 39th St

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 East 39th Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04860-0038

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
10,336
Building dimensions
40 ft x 78 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1931
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$50,982
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
12
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
40 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,000

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
89 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
0.80 Miles
Closest fire station
0.65 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 East 39th 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 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/10/2016 - R
01/20/2016 - D		 Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2016020300299002)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX
02/10/2016 - R
01/20/2016 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2016020300299001)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX
10/08/2014 - R
01/24/2014 - D		 Discharge of Tax Lien
(2014091700566001)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
09/12/2013 - R
08/15/2013 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2013081600909001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
12/27/2013 - R
11/16/2011 - D		 Assignment of Tax Lien
(2013120300763002)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
11/23/2011 - R
11/16/2011 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2011112200531001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/06/2009 - R Initial UCC1
(2009080301030007)		 X X XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/06/2009 - R UCC3 Termination
(2009080301030003)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX X
08/06/2009 - R
07/29/2009 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2009080301030006)		 X X XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/06/2009 - R
07/29/2009 - D		 Mortgage
(2009080301030005)		 X X XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 East 39th 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
$50,982
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$972,000
Assessed value
$437,400

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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 $945,000 $425,250 $389,790 12.439% $48,486 $48,486 +2.06%
2024/25 $911,000 $409,950 $380,070 12.5% $47,509 $47,509 +3.11%
2023/24 $862,000 $387,900 $368,550 12.502% $46,076 $46,076 +5.39%
2022/23 $864,000 $388,800 $356,400 12.267% $43,720 $43,720 +6.02%
2021/22 $749,000 $337,050 $337,050 12.235% $41,238 $41,238 +3.01%
2020/21 $837,000 $376,650 $326,340 12.267% $40,032 $40,032 +5.07%
2019/20 $783,000 $352,350 $305,460 12.473% $38,100 $38,100 +6.46%
2018/19 $727,000 $327,150 $283,770 12.612% $35,789 $35,789 +8.03%
2017/18 $653,000 $293,850 $260,460 12.719% $33,128 $33,128 +7.38%
2016/17 $626,000 $281,700 $239,310 12.892% $30,852 $30,852 +6.95%
Permits

Permit information for 159 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/24/1997 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/20/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
02/24/2017 Lblvio-low pressure boiler
12/13/2011 Lblvio-low pressure boiler

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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)
0.484
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Neighbors for 159 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY

125 E 39th St, Brooklyn 497 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 74 E 40th St, Brooklyn 151 E 39th St, Brooklyn 141 E 39th St, Brooklyn 90 E 40th St, Brooklyn 84 E 40th St, Brooklyn 82 E 40th St, Brooklyn 80 E 40th St, Brooklyn 135 E 39th St, Brooklyn 131 E 39th St, Brooklyn 88 E 40th St, Brooklyn 76 E 40th St, Brooklyn 153 E 39th St, Brooklyn 86 E 40th St, Brooklyn 129 E 39th St, Brooklyn 155 E 39th St, Brooklyn 483 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 143 E 39th St, Brooklyn 137 E 39th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 East 39th 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 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 159 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 159 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

159 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 10,336 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

159 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $437,400.

What are the property taxes for 159 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 159 East 39th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $50,982.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 12 residential unit(s).

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