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159 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 159 McDonald Ave

Property image for 159 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

2,263

General information

Address

Primary address

159 McDonald Avenue

ZIP code

11218

Neighborhood

Windsor Terrace

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

05270-0072

Building

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Building sq. ft.

1,440

Building dimensions

15.08 ft x 50 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1915

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,709

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

McDonald Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

15.08 ft x 150 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,263

Area overview

Walk score

81 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

70 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.16 Miles

Closest fire station

0.24 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 McDonald Avenue, 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 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/12/2019 - R 02/05/2019 - D	Release (2019020500696001)	XXXX XXXXXX X XX	XXXXXXXX X X
05/09/2017 - R 03/22/2017 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2017050900831002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/09/2017 - R 03/22/2017 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2017050900831001)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
06/09/2015 - R 06/02/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015060300272001)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
10/30/2013 - R 10/15/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2013102201794001)	XXXXXXXX X X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
06/11/1990 - R	Mortgage (3830001545383)	XXXX XXXXXX X XX	XXXXXXXX XX
06/11/1990 - R 05/31/1990 - D	Deed (3820001545382)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXXXX XX
06/11/1990 - R 05/31/1990 - D	Deed (3810001545381)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX	XXXX XXXXXX X XX
02/11/1977 - R	Vacate Order (37730090200285)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 McDonald Avenue, 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

$4,709

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,663,000

Assessed value

$99,780

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,388,000	$83,280	$22,786	19.843%	$4,521	$4,521	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,619,000	$97,140	$21,497	20.085%	$4,318	$4,318	+4.18%
2023/24	$1,431,000	$85,860	$20,635	20.085%	$4,145	$4,145	-1.10%
2022/23	$1,429,000	$85,740	$20,635	20.309%	$4,191	$4,191	+6.18%
2021/22	$1,246,000	$74,760	$19,774	19.963%	$3,947	$3,947	-1.23%
2020/21	$1,200,000	$72,000	$18,988	21.045%	$3,996	$3,996	+5.38%
2019/20	$1,327,000	$79,620	$17,914	21.167%	$3,792	$3,792	+5.41%
2018/19	$1,086,000	$65,160	$17,196	20.919%	$3,597	$3,597	+2.62%
2017/18	$1,307,000	$78,420	$17,196	20.385%	$3,505	$3,505	+6.41%
2016/17	$1,114,000	$66,840	$16,478	19.991%	$3,294	$3,294	+6.47%

Permits

Permit information for 159 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$820,000

-18% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$900

-8.6% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Prospect Ave & Greenwood Ave at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.243

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 130 The Parkside	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	834	0.26
P.S. 130 The Parkside	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	834	0.26
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2	7	No	Charter	K-1, 6-12	1,084	0.22
Immaculate Heart Of Mary	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	208	0.22
Immaculate Heart Of Mary	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	208	0.22
P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	969	0.36
P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	969	0.36
International Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	85	0.42
International Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	85	0.42
Windsor Terrace School (The)	8	No	Public	K-5	413	0.49

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School	NR	No	Charter	8-12	677	0.22
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2	7	No	Charter	K-1, 6-12	1,084	0.22
Immaculate Heart Of Mary	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	208	0.22
MS 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation	9	No	Public	6-8	344	0.40
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School	6	No	Charter	6-8	310	0.40
International Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	85	0.42
Middle 839	5	No	Public	6-8	321	0.43
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.51
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	435	0.54
Holy Name Of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	239	0.60

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School	NR	No	Charter	8-12	677	0.22
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2	7	No	Charter	K-1, 6-12	1,084	0.22
International Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	85	0.42
Brooklyn College Academy	7	No	Public	9-12	631	0.47
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.51
Mesilas Bais Yaakov	NR	No	Private	9-12	260	0.55
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadel	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.57
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud	NR	No	Private	8-12	115	0.62
P.S. 53	NR	No	Public	K-12	410	0.76

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 159 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 159 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

159 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 1,440 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

159 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $99,780.

What are the property taxes for 159 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 159 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $4,708.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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