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159 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Garage 79th St

Property image for 159 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,870

General information

Address

Primary address

159 79th Street

Alternate address(es)

159 Garage 79th St

ZIP code

11209

Neighborhood

Bay Ridge

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

05967-0061

Building

Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Building sq. ft.

1,536

Building dimensions

18 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1925

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Stucco

Basement

Garage type

Detached, Frame Garage

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$12,286

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)

79 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Colonial Road

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

26.25 ft x 109.33 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,870

Area overview

Walk score

83 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

84 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

72 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.82 Miles

Closest fire station

0.69 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 79th 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 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/30/2017 - R 01/27/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017013000003001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
02/16/2017 - R 01/18/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017012600397001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXX XXX X X
08/12/2014 - R 07/01/2014 - D	Court Order (2014080501156001)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
07/08/2013 - R 06/21/2013 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2013062400199001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XX
07/03/2013 - R 05/22/2013 - D	Agreement (2013061301492004)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/03/2013 - R 05/22/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013061301492003)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/03/2013 - R 05/16/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2013061301492002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
07/03/2013 - R 05/16/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2013061301492001)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/06/2011 - R 11/28/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2011112800825001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
03/09/2012 - R 11/18/2011 - D	Agreement (2012012400434004)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXX XXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 79th 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

$12,286

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,772,000

Assessed value

$106,320

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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	$1,596,000	$95,760	$61,914	19.843%	$12,286	$12,286	+0.19%
2024/25	$1,668,000	$100,080	$61,052	20.085%	$12,262	$12,262	+5.96%
2023/24	$1,636,000	$98,160	$57,616	20.085%	$11,572	$11,572	+4.35%
2022/23	$1,477,000	$88,620	$54,605	20.309%	$11,090	$11,090	+7.67%
2021/22	$1,620,000	$97,200	$51,595	19.963%	$10,300	$10,300	-5.14%
2020/21	$1,501,000	$90,060	$51,595	21.045%	$10,858	$10,858	+0.83%
2019/20	$1,437,000	$86,220	$50,877	21.167%	$10,769	$10,769	+10.58%
2018/19	$1,352,000	$81,120	$46,553	20.919%	$10,044	$9,738	+8.49%
2017/18	$1,274,000	$76,440	$44,034	20.385%	$9,276	$8,976	+8.34%
2016/17	$1,078,000	$64,680	$41,446	19.991%	$8,595	$8,285	+2.31%

Permits

Permit information for 159 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/03/2018	Alteration

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Bay Ridge residential market stats

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Median sale price

$501,940

-8.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$618

-5.5% 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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

4th Ave & 77th St at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.377

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 102 The Bayview	8	Yes	Public	K-5	1,110	0.39
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Pa	NR	No	Private	PK-8	226	0.34
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Pa	NR	No	Private	PK-8	226	0.34
Adelphi Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.37
Adelphi Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.37
Holy Angels Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	152	0.38
P.S. 185 Walter Kassenbrock	8	No	Public	K-5	576	0.42
Is 30 Mary White Ovington	5	No	Public	K-8	911	0.52

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 259 William Mckinley	7	Yes	Public	6-8	1,591	0.97
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Pa	NR	No	Private	PK-8	226	0.34
Adelphi Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.37
Holy Angels Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	152	0.38
St Anselm Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	340	0.41
Bay Ridge Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	K-12	375	0.43
Is 30 Mary White Ovington	5	No	Public	K-8	911	0.52
P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School	7	No	Public	K-8	1,103	0.84
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD	8	No	Public	6-8	445	1.11

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Fort Hamilton High School	4	Yes	Public	9-12	3,925	0.38
Adelphi Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.37
Bay Ridge Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	K-12	375	0.43
Xaverian High School	NR	No	Private	6-12	1,537	0.50
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology	6	No	Public	9-12	1,273	0.70
Fontbonne Hall Academy	NR	No	Private	9-12	439	1.12
Poly Prep Country Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,060	1.27

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 159 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 159 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

159 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 1,536 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

159 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $106,320.

What are the property taxes for 159 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 159 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $12,285.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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