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159 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Minna St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1940

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Sale price

$615,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Minna Street
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05304-0031

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,140
Building dimensions
20 ft x 53 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1940
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Built-In Garage
Sales
Sale date
10/03/2012
Sale price
$615,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,556
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)
Minna Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
12 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 95 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,900

Area overview

Walk score
77 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
72 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
15
Community district
12
Closest police station
1.14 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Minna 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 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/03/2012 $615,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X X. XXXXXX XXXXX, XX XXXXXXXX XX XXX

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/15/2012 - R
10/03/2012 - D		 Deed
(2012101100263001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X
03/12/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3280005979928)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX
01/09/1973 - R Mortgage
(37330060601551)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX
01/09/1973 - R Deed
(37330060601549)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/13/1967 - R Sundry Agreement
(36730057700465)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX XX
11/13/1967 - R Mortgage
(36730057700461)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX
03/09/1967 - R Deed
(36730037700108)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
03/09/1967 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(36730037700106)		 XXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Minna 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
$3,556
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$796,000
Assessed value
$47,760

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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 $739,000 $44,340 $16,643 19.843% $8,796 $3,302 +4.54%
2024/25 $796,000 $47,760 $15,729 20.085% $8,399 $3,159 +3.53%
2023/24 $878,000 $52,680 $15,193 20.085% $8,208 $3,052 -2.07%
2022/23 $903,000 $54,180 $15,343 20.309% $8,300 $3,116 +5.77%
2021/22 $795,000 $47,700 $14,757 19.963% $7,816 $2,946 +1.82%
2020/21 $964,000 $57,840 $13,749 21.045% $7,774 $2,893 +7.01%
2019/20 $963,000 $57,780 $12,774 21.167% $7,376 $2,704 +4.85%
2018/19 $865,000 $51,900 $12,328 20.919% $7,124 $2,579 -52.63%
2017/18 $756,000 $45,360 $26,706 20.385% $6,942 $5,444 +8.46%
2016/17 $667,000 $40,020 $25,108 19.991% $6,523 $5,019 +10.63%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Kensington, Ocean Parkway residential market stats

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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
McDonald Ave & Albemarle Rd at SW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.295
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 969 0.27
P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 969 0.27
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.27
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.27
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.27
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.27
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.27
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 223 The Montauk 6 Yes Public 6-8 702 0.70
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.12
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.26
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.27
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.27
Bais Yaakov Of Bensonhurst NR No Private PK, K-8 227 0.40
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.43
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.44
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.12
Kerem Shlomo NR No Private 10-11 0 0.19
Yeshiva Imrei Phi NR No Private 9-12 0 0.23
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.26
Yeshiva Tiferes NR No Private 9-12 0 0.35
West Brooklyn Community High School 3 No Public 10-12 161 0.38
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.43
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.44

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Neighbors for 159 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY

147 Minna St, Brooklyn 32 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 177 Minna St, Brooklyn 185 Minna St, Brooklyn 187 Minna St, Brooklyn 175 Minna St, Brooklyn 145 Minna St, Brooklyn 151 Minna St, Brooklyn 26 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 30 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 161 Minna St, Brooklyn 157 Minna St, Brooklyn 171 Minna St, Brooklyn 183 Minna St, Brooklyn 155 Minna St, Brooklyn 169 Minna St, Brooklyn 141 Minna St, Brooklyn 36 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 163 Minna St, Brooklyn 165 Minna St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY

11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 159 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 159 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

159 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 1,140 square feet.

When was 159 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 10/03/2012 for $615,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

159 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $47,760.

What are the property taxes for 159 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 159 Minna Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $3,556.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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