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159 Bay 37 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Garage Bay 37 St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,328

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Bay 37 Street
Alternate address(es)
159 Garage Bay 37 St
ZIP code
11214
Neighborhood
Gravesend
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
06877-0015

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,800
Building dimensions
20 ft x 47 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,659
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)
Bay 37 Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
24.08 ft x 96.67 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,328

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
87 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
70 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
21
Community district
11
Closest police station
0.73 Miles
Closest fire station
0.28 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Bay 37 Street, 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 Bay 37 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/13/2019 - R
03/01/2019 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019030400043001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
03/11/2014 - R
02/18/2014 - D		 Deed
(2014022601218001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
07/02/2003 - R
04/28/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003052101356001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
06/08/2004 - R
02/17/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003042501803003)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/07/2000 - R Mortgage
(3080007057508)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/15/1996 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3850005295185)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/31/1991 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3670001596367)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
11/29/1990 - R Mortgage
(3420001584142)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX
02/17/1977 - D
02/17/1977 - R		 Deed
(37730090300303)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/15/1973 - D
11/15/1973 - R		 Mortgage
(37330067200893)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Bay 37 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
$3,659
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,196,000
Assessed value
$71,760

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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 $1,162,000 $69,720 $20,106 19.843% $8,543 $3,990 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,031,000 $61,860 $18,968 20.085% $8,158 $3,810 +6.80%
2023/24 $1,064,000 $63,840 $17,760 20.085% $7,697 $3,567 -0.77%
2022/23 $1,084,000 $65,040 $17,700 20.309% $7,782 $3,595 +3.65%
2021/22 $965,000 $57,900 $17,370 19.963% $7,510 $3,468 -52.19%
2020/21 $1,168,000 $70,080 $34,468 21.045% $7,551 $7,254 +120.76%
2019/20 $1,174,000 $70,440 $15,523 21.167% $7,164 $3,286 +8.28%
2018/19 $971,000 $58,260 $14,506 20.919% $6,680 $3,035 -51.13%
2017/18 $926,000 $55,560 $30,463 20.385% $6,510 $6,210 +119.92%
2016/17 $686,000 $41,160 $14,125 19.991% $6,267 $2,824 +8.02%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Bay 37 Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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
0.2

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
25th Ave & 86th St at SW Corner
Station lines
D
Distance (miles)
0.278
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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 0.12
P.S. 101 the Verrazano 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 1,057 0.12
St Peter Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.41
St Peter Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.41
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2 6 No Charter PK, K-5 319 0.46
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2 6 No Charter PK, K-5 319 0.46
Gesher Yehuda NR No Private K-12 67 0.49
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc NR No Private PK-12 494 0.49
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc NR No Private PK-12 494 0.49
P.S. 97 The Highlawn 8 No Public PK, K-5 849 0.50
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 0.15
Kingsborough Early College School 7 No Public 6-12 743 0.31
St Peter Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.41
Gesher Yehuda NR No Private K-12 67 0.49
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc NR No Private PK-12 494 0.49
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School 5 No Public 6-12 876 0.66
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center NR No Public K-3, 5-7, 9-12 454 0.73
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry 9 No Public K-8 474 0.84
Is 228 David A Boody 7 No Public 6-8 1,551 0.85
Sinai Academic Center NR No Private 6-12 45 0.88
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
International High School At Lafayette 2 No Public 9-12 353 0.31
Kingsborough Early College School 7 No Public 6-12 743 0.31
High School Of Sports Management 2 No Public 9-12 338 0.31
Leaders High School 6 No Public 9-12 372 0.31
Life Academy High School For Film And Music 4 No Public 9-12 251 0.31
Gesher Yehuda NR No Private K-12 67 0.49
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc NR No Private PK-12 494 0.49
East Academy of Science & Technology NR No Private 9-12 34 0.50
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School 5 No Public 6-12 876 0.66
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center NR No Public K-3, 5-7, 9-12 454 0.73

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Neighbors for 159 Bay 37 Street, Brooklyn, NY

139 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn 161 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn 167 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn 2435 Bath Ave, Brooklyn 2437 Bath Ave, Brooklyn 2439 Bath Ave, Brooklyn 2441 Bath Ave, Brooklyn 155 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn 153 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn 175 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn 135 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn 2433 Bath Ave, Brooklyn 141 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn 131 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn 149 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn 127 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn 147 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn 143 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn 165 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn 171 Bay 37 St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Bay 37 Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Bay 37 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The development at 159 Bay 37 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 159 Bay 37 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

159 Bay 37 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 has a total of 1,800 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Bay 37 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

159 Bay 37 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is currently assessed at $71,760.

What are the property taxes for 159 Bay 37 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The property taxes for 159 Bay 37 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 total $3,659.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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