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659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 - Property report

Also known as: 659 E 59th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
659 East 59th Street
ZIP code
11234
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07955-0063

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,700
Building dimensions
20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1960
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
02/16/2011
Sale price
$1
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,981
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 59 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ralph Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
82 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
77 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
18
Closest police station
1.04 Miles
Closest fire station
0.97 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 659 East 59th 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 659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/16/2011 $1 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/19/2025 - R
09/10/2025 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025091800367001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
01/22/2015 - R
12/15/2014 - D		 Deed
(2014121500924001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/24/2011 - R
03/22/2011 - D		 Agreement
(2011040400640005)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/24/2011 - R
03/01/2011 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2011040400640004)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX) XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
05/24/2011 - R
02/16/2011 - D		 Deed
(2011040400640003)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/29/2010 - R
04/20/2010 - D		 Life Estate Deed
(2010042701164001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/10/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3710006847171)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/26/1999 - R Mortgage
(FT_3750006704775)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
03/09/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3320006504232)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/30/1988 - R Mortgage
(3650001392665)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 659 East 59th 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
$8,981
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,013,000
Assessed value
$60,780

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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 $1,079,000 $64,740 $46,532 19.843% $9,515 $9,233 -1.37%
2024/25 $1,086,000 $65,160 $46,612 20.085% $9,631 $9,362 +3.93%
2023/24 $1,046,000 $62,760 $44,848 20.085% $9,289 $9,008 +5.18%
2022/23 $889,000 $53,340 $42,170 20.309% $8,861 $8,564 +8.01%
2021/22 $686,000 $41,160 $39,720 19.963% $8,217 $7,929 -2.27%
2020/21 $727,000 $43,620 $38,550 21.045% $8,410 $8,113 -0.60%
2019/20 $703,000 $42,180 $38,560 21.167% $8,458 $8,162 +2.24%
2018/19 $683,000 $40,980 $38,162 20.919% $8,289 $7,983 +9.06%
2017/18 $623,000 $37,380 $35,910 20.385% $7,620 $7,320 +8.50%
2016/17 $628,000 $37,680 $33,748 19.991% $7,056 $6,747 +8.77%
Permits

Permit information for 659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/01/2013 B

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Neighborhood

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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
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Glenwood Rd & Rockaway Pkwy at NW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
1.059
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.65
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.65
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.39
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.42
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.42
IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 6 No Charter K-3 213 0.43
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.50
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.50
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.58
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.58
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 Yes Public 6-8 552 0.66
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.39
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.42
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee 4 No Public 6-8 214 0.52
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.58
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.59
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.65
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.71
Explore Excel Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 536 0.71
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.76
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.30
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.30
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.30
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.30
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.30
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.43
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.43
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA NR No Private 9-12 107 0.67
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.71
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.71

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Neighbors for 659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

When was 659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 last sold and what was the sale price?

659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was last sold on 02/16/2011 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $60,780.

What are the property taxes for 659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 659 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $8,981.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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