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159 Bay 47 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Bay 47 St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1965

Lot sq. ft.

2,014

Sale price

$1,391,888

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Bay 47 Street
ZIP code
11214
Neighborhood
Gravesend
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
06915-0079

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,310
Building dimensions
20 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1965
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
08/07/2023
Sale price
$1,391,888
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,359
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)
Bay 47 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
28 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20.83 ft x 96.67 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,014

Area overview

Walk score
82 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
21
Community district
13
Closest police station
0.97 Miles
Closest fire station
0.73 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Bay 47 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 47 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/07/2023 $1,391,888 XXXX, XXX XXXX XXX XXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XX. , XXXX

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/29/2023 - R
08/07/2023 - D		 Mortgage
(2023082400657002)		 XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX
08/29/2023 - R
08/07/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023082400657001)		 XXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXX
06/30/2020 - R
06/25/2020 - D		 Deed
(2020062600575001)		 XXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXX
08/29/2023 - R
02/16/1988 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023082400657003)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Bay 47 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
$8,359
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,330,000
Assessed value
$79,800

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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 $1,224,000 $73,440 $39,744 19.843% $7,886 $7,886 -1.20%
2024/25 $1,130,000 $67,800 $39,744 20.085% $7,983 $7,983 +4.47%
2023/24 $1,131,000 $67,860 $38,045 20.085% $7,923 $7,641 +5.24%
2022/23 $1,031,000 $61,860 $35,753 20.309% $7,558 $7,261 +8.04%
2021/22 $869,000 $52,140 $33,667 19.963% $7,008 $6,721 +7.03%
2020/21 $1,054,000 $63,240 $29,840 21.045% $6,970 $6,280 -0.81%
2019/20 $838,000 $50,280 $29,910 21.167% $7,011 $6,331 +2.21%
2018/19 $1,069,000 $64,140 $29,611 20.919% $6,876 $6,194 +9.30%
2017/18 $836,000 $50,160 $27,801 20.385% $6,322 $5,667 +9.56%
2016/17 $621,000 $37,260 $25,876 19.991% $5,849 $5,173 +9.50%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Bay 47 Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Gravesend residential market stats

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Median sale price

$650,000

7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$783

17.2% 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

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FEMA flood zones
0.2

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Stillwell Ave & Bay 50th St at SW Corner
Station lines
D
Distance (miles)
0.195
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 586 0.11
P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 586 0.11
Block Institute School NR No Private PK, K-2 252 0.35
Block Institute School NR No Private PK, K-2 252 0.35
Block Institute School NR No Private PK, K-2 217 0.35
Block Institute School NR No Private PK, K-2 217 0.35
Block Institute NR No Private PK, K-2 252 0.35
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center NR No Public K-3, 5-7, 9-12 454 0.37
P.S. 101 the Verrazano 8 No Public PK, K-5 1,057 0.67
P.S. 101 the Verrazano 8 No Public PK, K-5 1,057 0.67
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 0.54
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center NR No Public K-3, 5-7, 9-12 454 0.37
Kingsborough Early College School 7 No Public 6-12 743 0.39
Big Apple Academy NR No Private TK-8 888 0.69
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented 9 No Public 6-8 1,207 0.70
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc NR No Private PK-12 494 0.75
Gesher Yehuda NR No Private K-12 67 0.75
P.S. 95 The Gravesend 7 No Public K-8 940 0.85
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,253 0.89
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg 4 No Public 6-8 383 0.89
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
John Dewey High School 4 No Public 9-12 2,150 0.32
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center NR No Public K-3, 5-7, 9-12 454 0.37
Life Academy High School For Film And Music 4 No Public 9-12 251 0.39
International High School At Lafayette 2 No Public 9-12 353 0.39
Kingsborough Early College School 7 No Public 6-12 743 0.39
High School Of Sports Management 2 No Public 9-12 338 0.39
Leaders High School 6 No Public 9-12 372 0.39
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc NR No Private PK-12 494 0.75
Gesher Yehuda NR No Private K-12 67 0.75
Liberation Diploma Plus 2 No Public 9-12 175 0.76

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Neighbors for 159 Bay 47 Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Bay 47 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 47 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The development at 159 Bay 47 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1965.

What is the total square footage of 159 Bay 47 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

159 Bay 47 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 has a total of 2,310 square feet.

When was 159 Bay 47 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Bay 47 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was last sold on 08/07/2023 for $1,391,888.

What is the assessed value of 159 Bay 47 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

159 Bay 47 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is currently assessed at $79,800.

What are the property taxes for 159 Bay 47 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The property taxes for 159 Bay 47 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 total $8,359.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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