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2159 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 - Property report

Also known as: 2159 W 12th St

Property image for 2159 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

2,040

Sale price

$1,248,000

General information

Address

Primary address

2159 West 12th Street

ZIP code

11223

Neighborhood

Gravesend

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

07115-0067

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,100

Building dimensions

20.17 ft x 44 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1960

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Built-In Garage

Sales

Sale date

10/06/2025

Sale price

$1,248,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$10,207

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)

West 12 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

West 11 Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20.33 ft x 105.25 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,040

Area overview

Walk score

93 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

97 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

71 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.14 Miles

Closest fire station

0.42 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 2159 West 12th 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 2159 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/06/2025	$1,248,000	XXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXX, XXXXXXX XX	XXXX, XXXX XXX
03/29/2010	$625,000	XXXX, XXX XXX XXX XXXX, XXXX XXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/10/2025 - R 10/06/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025100900377002)	XXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/10/2025 - R 10/06/2025 - D	Deed (2025100900377001)	XXXX XXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXXX
09/24/2019 - R 09/10/2019 - D	Deed (2019091300753001)	XXXX XXX XXX	XXXX XXXX XXX
03/11/2014 - R 12/19/2013 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014022501304001)	XXXX XXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/14/2010 - R 03/29/2010 - D	Mortgage (2010040800527002)	XXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/14/2010 - R 03/29/2010 - D	Deed (2010040800527001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXX XXX
10/01/1984 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3070001044007)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXX X X XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2159 West 12th 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

$10,207

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,289,000

Assessed value

$77,340

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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	$1,179,000	$70,740	$48,528	19.843%	$9,629	$9,629	+4.71%
2024/25	$1,067,000	$64,020	$45,785	20.085%	$9,196	$9,196	0.00%
2023/24	$1,051,000	$63,060	$45,785	20.085%	$9,196	$9,196	+4.99%
2022/23	$1,056,000	$63,360	$43,127	20.309%	$9,055	$8,759	+5.91%
2021/22	$842,000	$50,520	$41,426	19.963%	$8,557	$8,270	+0.68%
2020/21	$983,000	$58,980	$39,030	21.045%	$8,511	$8,214	+5.58%
2019/20	$1,087,000	$65,220	$36,754	21.167%	$8,076	$7,780	+1.35%
2018/19	$1,274,000	$76,440	$36,694	20.919%	$7,981	$7,676	+5.52%
2017/18	$980,000	$58,800	$35,686	20.385%	$7,574	$7,275	+6.49%
2016/17	$802,000	$48,120	$34,172	19.991%	$7,141	$6,831	+8.77%

Permits

Permit information for 2159 West 12th 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

FEMA flood zones

0.2,X

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

8th St & Avenue U at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.234

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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	0.51
P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	586	0.51
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.28
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.28
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.28
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.38
P.S. 95 The Gravesend	7	No	Public	K-8	940	0.42
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2	6	No	Charter	PK, K-5	319	0.48
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2	6	No	Charter	PK, K-5	319	0.48
Big Apple Academy	NR	No	Private	TK-8	888	0.48

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	0.52
Kingsborough Early College School	7	No	Public	6-12	743	0.21
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.28
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.28
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.38
P.S. 95 The Gravesend	7	No	Public	K-8	940	0.42
Big Apple Academy	NR	No	Private	TK-8	888	0.48
Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.54
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro	7	No	Public	6-8	1,164	0.60
St Peter Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	219	0.63

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
High School Of Sports Management	2	No	Public	9-12	338	0.21
Life Academy High School For Film And Music	4	No	Public	9-12	251	0.21
Kingsborough Early College School	7	No	Public	6-12	743	0.21
International High School At Lafayette	2	No	Public	9-12	353	0.21
Leaders High School	6	No	Public	9-12	372	0.21
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.28
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.28
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.38
John Dewey High School	4	No	Public	9-12	2,150	0.47
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.66

Nearby ZIP codes for 2159 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, 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 11232, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY 11697, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2159 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The development at 2159 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 2159 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

2159 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 has a total of 2,100 square feet.

When was 2159 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 last sold and what was the sale price?

2159 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was last sold on 10/06/2025 for $1,248,000.

What is the assessed value of 2159 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

2159 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is currently assessed at $77,340.

What are the property taxes for 2159 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The property taxes for 2159 West 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 total $10,207.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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