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159 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Bay 34 St

Property image for 159 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

2,895

Sale price

$735,000

General information

Address

Primary address

159 Bay 34 Street

ZIP code

11214

Neighborhood

Gravesend

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

06874-0013

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,457

Building dimensions

24 ft x 48 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1915

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Sales

Sale date

12/27/2011

Sale price

$735,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$9,491

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)

Bay 34 Street (narrow)
Bay 35 Street (narrow)
Bath Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

30 ft x 96.5 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,895

Area overview

Walk score

93 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

82 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

71 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.58 Miles

Closest fire station

0.31 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Bay 34 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 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
12/27/2011	$735,000	XXXX, XXX XXX XXX XXX, XXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
03/07/2012 - R 12/27/2011 - D	Mortgage (2012011000409001)	XXXX XXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/05/2012 - R 12/27/2011 - D	Deed (2012011000342002)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXX XXX
03/05/2012 - R 12/14/2011 - D	Power of Attorney (2012011000342001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX
08/07/2009 - R 12/30/2008 - D	Deed (2009072200656001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX
03/12/2009 - R 12/09/2008 - D	Life Estate Deed (2009022400091002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX
03/12/2009 - R 12/27/2005 - D	Power of Attorney (2009022400091001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
07/12/1990 - R	Deed (3000001552500)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Bay 34 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

$9,491

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,883,000

Assessed value

$112,980

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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	$1,736,000	$104,160	$45,050	19.843%	$9,221	$8,939	+4.68%
2024/25	$1,686,000	$101,160	$42,516	20.085%	$8,808	$8,539	+5.49%
2023/24	$1,870,000	$112,200	$40,305	20.085%	$8,376	$8,095	-0.96%
2022/23	$1,578,000	$94,680	$40,245	20.309%	$8,470	$8,173	+3.42%
2021/22	$1,508,000	$90,480	$39,586	19.963%	$8,190	$7,903	+0.64%
2020/21	$1,741,000	$104,460	$37,315	21.045%	$8,150	$7,853	+5.56%
2019/20	$1,766,000	$105,960	$35,147	21.167%	$7,736	$7,440	+6.82%
2018/19	$1,412,000	$84,720	$33,294	20.919%	$7,270	$6,965	+2.65%
2017/18	$1,181,000	$70,860	$33,284	20.385%	$7,085	$6,785	+3.99%
2016/17	$875,000	$52,500	$32,638	19.991%	$6,835	$6,525	+8.72%

Permits

Permit information for 159 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/08/2012	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	08/15/2022	C
	08/15/2022	C
	08/15/2022	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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Bay Pkwy & 86th St at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.336

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 101 the Verrazano	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	1,057	0.11
P.S. 101 the Verrazano	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	1,057	0.11
St Peter Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	219	0.36
St Peter Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	219	0.36
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2	6	No	Charter	PK, K-5	319	0.48
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2	6	No	Charter	PK, K-5	319	0.48
P.S. 97 The Highlawn	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	849	0.52
P.S. 97 The Highlawn	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	849	0.52
P.S. 128 Bensonhurst	4	No	Public	K-5	430	0.56
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.58

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro	7	Yes	Public	6-8	1,164	0.18
St Peter Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	219	0.36
Kingsborough Early College School	7	No	Public	6-12	743	0.45
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School	5	No	Public	6-12	876	0.55
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.58
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.58
Sinai Academic Center	NR	No	Private	6-12	45	0.79
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry	9	No	Public	K-8	474	0.80
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.88
I.S. 96 Seth Low	5	No	Public	6-8	839	0.90

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
East Academy of Science & Technology	NR	No	Private	9-12	34	0.36
Kingsborough Early College School	7	No	Public	6-12	743	0.45
International High School At Lafayette	2	No	Public	9-12	353	0.45
High School Of Sports Management	2	No	Public	9-12	338	0.45
Leaders High School	6	No	Public	9-12	372	0.45
Life Academy High School For Film And Music	4	No	Public	9-12	251	0.45
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School	5	No	Public	6-12	876	0.55
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.58
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.58
Magen David Yeshivah High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	410	0.69

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The development at 159 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 159 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

159 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 has a total of 3,457 square feet.

When was 159 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was last sold on 12/27/2011 for $735,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

159 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is currently assessed at $112,980.

What are the property taxes for 159 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The property taxes for 159 Bay 34 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 total $9,491.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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