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1159 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 - Property report

Also known as: 1159 E 57th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1955

Lot sq. ft.

2,400

Sale price

$515,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1159 East 57th Street
ZIP code
11234
Neighborhood
Flatlands
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07837-0016

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,443
Building dimensions
24 ft x 53 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1955
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
01/22/2014
Sale price
$515,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,486
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 57 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Avenue L
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
24 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,400

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
80 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
18
Closest police station
1.12 Miles
Closest fire station
0.38 Miles

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Ownership information for 1159 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 1159 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/22/2014 $515,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/23/2017 - R
05/21/2015 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2016112201344001)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
02/25/2014 - R
01/22/2014 - D
Mortgage
(2014012700426002)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
02/25/2014 - R
01/22/2014 - D
Deed
(2014012700426001)
XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX X
10/09/2013 - R
08/13/2013 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2013100801090001)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
05/01/2013 - R
03/12/2013 - D
Deed
(2013041101556001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX
08/28/2012 - R
08/16/2012 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2012082101468001)
XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
11/30/2011 - R
06/30/2011 - D
Assignment of Tax Lien
(2011112101094003)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
09/01/2010 - R
08/11/2010 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2010082300729001)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
07/23/2012 - R
08/05/2010 - D
Assignment of Tax Lien
(2012072001020002)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/25/2009 - R
08/18/2009 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2009082400693001)
XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1159 East 57th 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
$9,486
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$946,000
Assessed value
$56,760

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 $899,000 $53,940 $45,101 19.843% $8,949 $8,949 -1.20%
2024/25 $1,034,000 $62,040 $45,101 20.085% $9,059 $9,059 +22.09%
2023/24 $1,062,000 $63,720 $44,389 20.085% $8,916 $7,420 +5.48%
2022/23 $1,140,000 $68,400 $42,001 20.309% $8,530 $7,034 +8.94%
2021/22 $907,000 $54,420 $39,839 19.963% $7,953 $6,457 -18.36%
2020/21 $847,000 $50,820 $37,584 21.045% $7,910 $7,910 -0.58%
2019/20 $796,000 $47,760 $37,584 21.167% $7,955 $7,955 +2.81%
2018/19 $656,000 $39,360 $36,991 20.919% $7,738 $7,738 +8.45%
2017/18 $688,000 $41,280 $35,001 20.385% $7,135 $7,135 +7.51%
2016/17 $607,000 $36,420 $33,199 19.991% $6,637 $6,637 +8.37%

Permit information for 1159 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/16/2020 Alteration
12/23/2019 Alteration
10/25/2019 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Flatlands residential market stats

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Median sale price

$455,000

-34.5% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$478

-11% 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
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
3

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Flatbush Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
1.513

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 203 Floyd Bennett 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 501 0.35
P.S. 203 Floyd Bennett 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 501 0.35
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.11
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.26
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.26
Success Academy Bergen Beach 10 No Charter K-8 1,052 0.47
P.S. 326 NR No Public PK, K-2 149 0.48
P.S. 326 NR No Public PK, K-2 149 0.48
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.49
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.49
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 78 Roy H Mann 6 Yes Public 6-8 542 0.47
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.11
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.26
Success Academy Bergen Beach 10 No Charter K-8 1,052 0.47
Scholar Skills Christian Academy NR No Private 3-11 23 0.62
St Bernard Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 317 0.66
Yeshivah of Crown Heights NR No Private PK-8 400 0.69
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee 4 No Public 6-8 214 0.87
P.S. 207 Elizabeth G Leary 8 No Public PK, K-8 896 0.92
Hebrew Language Academy 5 No Charter PK, K-8 610 0.92
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Scholar Skills Christian Academy NR No Private 3-11 23 0.62
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.63
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.63
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.63
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.63
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.63
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA NR No Private 9-12 107 0.84
Christian Heritage Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 269 0.84
Mesivta Tiferes Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-12 0 1.10
Mesivta Lev Bonim NR No Private 10-12 0 1.12

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1159 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 1159 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 1159 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

1159 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 3,443 square feet.

When was 1159 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 last sold and what was the sale price?

1159 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was last sold on 01/22/2014 for $515,000.

What is the assessed value of 1159 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

1159 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $56,760.

What are the property taxes for 1159 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 1159 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $9,486.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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