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159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Jefferson Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

2004

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$340,769

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Jefferson Avenue
ZIP code
11216
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01827-0173

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,225
Building dimensions
25 ft x 43 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
2004
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
04/28/2006
Sale price
$340,769
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,856
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Jefferson Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Nostrand Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
80 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
3

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Jefferson Avenue, 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 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/28/2006 $340,769 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/11/2023 - R
10/21/2022 - D		 Life Estate Deed
(2023011100121001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
01/03/2007 - R
12/08/2006 - D		 Deed
(2006121201843001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/11/2006 - R
04/28/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006050800342003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX
05/11/2006 - R
04/28/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006050800342002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/11/2006 - R
04/28/2006 - D		 Deed, Other
(2006050800342001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/11/2006 - R
02/22/2006 - D		 Partial Release of Mortgage
(2006050800342004)		 XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
05/11/2006 - R
07/18/2005 - D		 Partial Release of Mortgage
(2006050800342005)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Jefferson 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
$7,856
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,011,000
Assessed value
$120,660

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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 $2,309,000 $138,540 $33,797 19.843% $7,674 $6,706 +12.43%
2024/25 $1,824,000 $109,440 $29,697 20.085% $7,538 $5,965 +11.68%
2023/24 $1,612,000 $96,720 $26,590 20.085% $7,538 $5,341 +17.41%
2022/23 $1,671,000 $100,260 $22,397 20.309% $7,353 $4,549 +22.74%
2021/22 $1,436,000 $86,160 $18,565 19.963% $6,819 $3,706 +23.90%
2020/21 $1,741,000 $104,460 $14,213 21.045% $6,782 $2,991 +21.48%
2019/20 $1,384,000 $83,040 $11,632 21.167% $6,620 $2,462 +31.27%
2018/19 $1,476,000 $88,560 $8,966 20.919% $6,543 $1,876 +48.26%
2017/18 $1,434,000 $86,040 $6,206 20.385% $6,151 $1,265 +25.46%
2016/17 $1,062,000 $63,720 $5,044 19.991% $5,691 $1,008 -4.77%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/08/2026 A
06/13/2025 A
01/13/2024 A

*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 & Fulton St at NW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.208
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 224 0.23
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 224 0.23
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.16
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.16
Concord Baptist Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.24
Concord Baptist Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.24
The Co-op School NR No Private PK, K-5 0 0.27
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.32
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.32
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.35
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.16
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 8 66 0.22
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.31
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.32
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.32
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.35
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.38
Restoration Academy 3 No Public 6-8 94 0.39
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.40
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.44
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.19
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.20
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.22
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.32
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.32
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.38
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.40
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.44
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.48
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.57

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Neighbors for 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

1327 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 238 Berriman St, Brooklyn 354 Amboy St, Brooklyn 26 Radde Pl, Brooklyn 772 Lincoln Ave, Brooklyn 1315 E 70th St, Brooklyn 1178 E 93rd St, Brooklyn 59 Palmetto St, Brooklyn 61 Palmetto St, Brooklyn 204 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 774 Lincoln Ave, Brooklyn 763 Williams Ave, Brooklyn 341 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 115 Sullivan St, Brooklyn 286 E 38th St, Brooklyn 794 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn 23 Durland Pl, Brooklyn 134 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 1047 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 1345 E 70th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 2004.

What is the total square footage of 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 3,225 square feet.

When was 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 04/28/2006 for $340,769.

What is the assessed value of 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $120,660.

What are the property taxes for 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 159 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $7,856.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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