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159 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Van Sicklen St

Property image for 159 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Property type

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

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

2,077

Sale price

$1,200,000

General information

Address

Primary address

159 Van Sicklen Street

ZIP code

11223

Neighborhood

Gravesend

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

07086-0073

Building

Property type

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

Building sq. ft.

1,635

Building dimensions

15 ft x 52 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1930

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/04/2021

Sale price

$1,200,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,395

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)

Van Sicklen Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

McDonald Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20.33 ft x 102.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,077

Area overview

Walk score

91 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

94 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

69 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.82 Miles

Closest fire station

0.64 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Van Sicklen 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 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/04/2021	$1,200,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/24/2024 - R 06/06/2024 - D	Mortgage (2024061900355001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
05/28/2021 - R 05/10/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021052100307001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX
05/17/2021 - R 05/04/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021050700306003)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/17/2021 - R 05/04/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021050700306002)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX
05/17/2021 - R 05/04/2021 - D	Deed (2021050700306001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
11/22/2011 - R 10/24/2011 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2011111000346001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/22/2010 - R 09/20/2010 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2010101901128001)	XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
08/21/2007 - R 06/21/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007061801335002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/21/2007 - R 06/01/2007 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2007061801335001)	XXX XX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/09/2007 - R 04/23/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007050300626001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Van Sicklen 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

$8,395

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,603,000

Assessed value

$96,180

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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	$1,237,000	$74,220	$41,354	19.843%	$8,206	$8,206	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,455,000	$87,300	$39,014	20.085%	$7,836	$7,836	0.00%
2023/24	$1,286,000	$77,160	$39,014	20.085%	$7,836	$7,836	+4.35%
2022/23	$1,050,000	$63,000	$36,974	20.309%	$7,509	$7,509	+11.25%
2021/22	$884,000	$53,040	$33,814	19.963%	$7,038	$6,750	-2.96%
2020/21	$953,000	$57,180	$33,052	21.045%	$7,253	$6,956	+5.62%
2019/20	$833,000	$49,980	$31,112	21.167%	$6,882	$6,585	+1.38%
2018/19	$917,000	$55,020	$31,052	20.919%	$6,801	$6,496	+8.60%
2017/18	$845,000	$50,700	$29,342	20.385%	$6,281	$5,981	+7.52%
2016/17	$689,000	$41,340	$27,828	19.991%	$5,873	$5,563	+4.83%

Permits

Permit information for 159 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

McDonald Ave & Avenue S at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.147

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	707	0.27
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	707	0.27
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.06
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.06
Magen David Yeshivah School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.08
Magen David Yeshivah School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.08
Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.09
P.S. 95 The Gravesend	7	No	Public	K-8	940	0.32

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Is 228 David A Boody	7	Yes	Public	6-8	1,551	0.15
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.06
Magen David Yeshivah School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.08
Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.09
P.S. 95 The Gravesend	7	No	Public	K-8	940	0.32
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.49
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.49
P.S. 238 Anne Sullivan	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	592	0.76

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.06
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.49
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.49
B'not Rachel High School For Girls	NR	No	Private	9-12	80	0.50
Ahaba Ve Ahava	NR	No	Private	PK, K-10	93	0.52
Leaders High School	6	No	Public	9-12	372	0.79
International High School At Lafayette	2	No	Public	9-12	353	0.79

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The development at 159 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 159 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

159 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 has a total of 1,635 square feet.

When was 159 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was last sold on 05/04/2021 for $1,200,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

159 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is currently assessed at $96,180.

What are the property taxes for 159 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The property taxes for 159 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 total $8,394.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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