| Primary address | 159 Lake Street |
| Neighborhood | Gravesend |
| Zip code | 11223 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 07087-0068 |
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| Purchase date | 03/16/2005 |
| Purchase price | $600,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,425 |
| Lot sqft | 1,481 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Miscellaneous One Family (A9) |
| Building sqft | 1,080 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Aluminum/vinyl |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Frontage(s) | Lake Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | MC Donald Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 21 |
| Community district | 11 |
| Closest police station | 0.78 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.60 Miles |
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159 Lake Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1925 and has a total of 1,080 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Lake Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $76,200, the tax amount paid for 159 Lake Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is $5,424. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 Lake Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is estimated at $5,425.
When was 159 Lake Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 last sold and what was the last sale price?159 Lake Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was last sold in 03/16/2005 for $600,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2005 | $600,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Lake Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $5,424 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,425 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,270,000 |
| Assessed value: | $76,200 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Lake Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $1,270,000 | $76,200 | $27,337 | 19.843% | $5,424 | $5,424 | +1.32% |
| 2024/25 | $1,003,000 | $60,180 | $26,656 | 20.085% | $5,354 | $5,354 | +5.08% |
| 2023/24 | $1,142,000 | $68,520 | $25,367 | 20.085% | $5,095 | $5,095 | +4.21% |
| 2022/23 | $920,000 | $55,200 | $24,074 | 20.309% | $4,889 | $4,889 | +7.50% |
| 2021/22 | $994,000 | $59,640 | $22,784 | 19.963% | $4,548 | $4,548 | -5.14% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | McDonald Ave & Avenue S at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.133 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Av U/Mc Donald Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.227 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 707 | 0.24 |
| P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 707 | 0.24 |
| Magen David Yeshivah School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.04 |
| Magen David Yeshivah School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.04 |
| Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,906 | 0.04 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is 228 David A Boody | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,551 | 0.19 |
| Magen David Yeshivah School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.04 |
| Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,906 | 0.04 |
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,906 | 0.04 |
| B'not Rachel High School For Girls | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 80 | 0.46 |
| Ahaba Ve Ahava | NR | No | Private | PK, K-10 | 93 | 0.47 |
| Mirrer Yeshiva High School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 359 | 0.50 |
| Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 494 | 0.53 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Lake Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2130 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn | 221,704 | 06/01/2002 | |
| 630 Avenue S, Brooklyn | 2,900 | 02/07/1966 | |
| 1990 E 7th St, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 02/07/2018 | |
| 1992 E 7th St, Brooklyn | 2,720 | 03/21/2025 | $10 |
| 169 Lake St, Brooklyn | 2,808 | 09/29/2005 | $635,000 |
| 155 Lake St, Brooklyn | 1,200 | 11/27/2006 | |
| 161 Lake St, Brooklyn | 1,008 | 04/30/2014 | $569,000 |
| 171 Lake St, Brooklyn | 2,808 | 08/21/2007 | $500,000 |
| 1996 E 7th St, Brooklyn | 2,720 | 02/15/1989 | |
| 167 Lake St, Brooklyn | 1,120 | 07/24/2002 | |
| 1901 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn | 82,559 | 08/02/1979 | |
| 2000 E 7th St, Brooklyn | 9,120 | 01/11/2007 | |
| 165 Lake St, Brooklyn | 1,008 | 07/20/2000 | |
| 163 Lake St, Brooklyn | 1,008 | 06/03/2014 | |
| 175 Lake St, Brooklyn | 2,808 | 03/31/2010 | |
| 179 Lake St, Brooklyn | 2,808 | 02/24/2004 | $525,000 |
| 157 Lake St, Brooklyn | 1,080 | 06/22/2006 | |
| 153 Lake St, Brooklyn | 1,200 | 02/10/2015 | $550,000 |
| 177 Lake St, Brooklyn | 2,808 | 12/23/2024 | |
| 183 Lake St, Brooklyn | 2,808 | 07/30/2014 | $144,000 |
