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159 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Property Information

159 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Avenue U
Neighborhood Gravesend
Zip code 11223
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 07099-0048

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $21,308

Lot & Building Information for 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,600
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 80 ft
Building class Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4)
Building sqft 3,300
Building dimensions 20 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 21
Community district 11
Closest police station 0.94 Miles
Closest fire station 0.54 Miles

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About 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 have?

This Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) located at 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 has a total of 3,300 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

159 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $781,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/22/2000 - D
06/13/2000 - R
Deed
(3160007239816)
04/06/1993 - D
05/04/1993 - R
Deed
(3350001769235)
09/13/1981 - R Deed
(38130126401074)
09/13/1981 - R Deed
(38130126401070)
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $21,308
Estimated property tax: $21,308
Tax assessor's market value: $781,000
Assessed value: $351,450

Assessment History for 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $781,000 $351,450 $171,302 12.439% $21,308 $21,308 +2.75%
2024/25 $691,200 $311,040 $165,900 12.5% $20,738 $20,738 +7.94%
2023/24 $576,000 $259,200 $153,668 12.502% $19,212 $19,212 +10.05%
2022/23 $720,000 $324,000 $142,310 12.267% $17,457 $17,457 +8.28%
2021/22 $697,000 $313,650 $131,771 12.235% $16,122 $16,122 -0.26%

Permits for 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/08/2025 Alteration
12/01/2025 Alteration
10/30/2025 Alteration
04/29/2025 Alteration
04/08/2025 Alteration
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 8th St & Avenue U at NE Corner
Station lines N
Distance (miles) 0.034
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Bus Routes
Name Av U/W 7 St
Line B3
Distance (miles) 0.026

Neighbors for 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 159 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2053 W 7th St, Brooklyn 1,440 08/09/2004
165 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,000 03/07/2006 $813,000
179 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,300 04/07/2021 $1,250,000
2075 W 7th St, Brooklyn 2,396 07/12/2012 $895,000
2057 W 7th St, Brooklyn 1,440 01/12/2022 $835,000
169 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,000 11/19/2025 $1,125,000
177 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,000 09/05/2014 $1,066,500
2076 W 6th St, Brooklyn 2,200 06/13/2023
2051 W 7th St, Brooklyn 1,440 11/20/1989
157 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,600 01/22/2000
161 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,000 03/30/2018 $980,000
2065 W 7th St, Brooklyn 2,292 09/17/2024
2063 W 7th St, Brooklyn 1,440 05/21/1992
2061 W 7th St, Brooklyn 1,440 05/12/1986
2080 W 6th St, Brooklyn 1,800 08/07/2018 $998,000
2067 W 7th St, Brooklyn 4,004 05/08/2023 $1,928,000
171 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,000 12/27/2012
2059 W 7th St, Brooklyn 1,440 01/16/1986
167 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,000 12/20/2012
173 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,000 03/01/2024
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