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1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236 - Property report

Also known as: 1159 Remsen Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

2,402

Sale price

$562,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
1159 Remsen Avenue
ZIP code
11236
Neighborhood
Canarsie
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
08179-0034

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,094
Building dimensions
21.33 ft x 61.83 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1950
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
11/29/2017
Sale price
$562,500
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,468
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)
Remsen Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
21.42 ft x 112.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,402

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
87 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
18
Closest police station
0.46 Miles
Closest fire station
0.38 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/29/2017 $562,500 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
07/19/2005 $300,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
06/15/2004 $250,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/22/2017 - R
12/19/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017122100843001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/13/2017 - R
11/29/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017120801167002)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
12/13/2017 - R
11/29/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017120801167001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
08/31/2005 - R
07/19/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005072901300003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/31/2005 - R
07/19/2005 - D		 Deed
(2005072901300002)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
08/31/2005 - R
06/29/2005 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2005072901300001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX
02/03/2005 - R
06/15/2004 - D		 Deed
(2004070101794001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/20/1966 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(36630016500498)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1159 Remsen Avenue, 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
$8,468
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$904,000
Assessed value
$54,240

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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 $881,000 $52,860 $40,262 19.843% $7,989 $7,989 +4.45%
2024/25 $829,000 $49,740 $38,083 20.085% $7,649 $7,649 +6.00%
2023/24 $869,000 $52,140 $35,928 20.085% $7,216 $7,216 -1.10%
2022/23 $832,000 $49,920 $35,928 20.309% $7,297 $7,297 +2.77%
2021/22 $678,000 $40,680 $35,564 19.963% $7,100 $7,100 +0.55%
2020/21 $664,000 $39,840 $33,552 21.045% $7,061 $7,061 +5.11%
2019/20 $574,000 $34,440 $31,736 21.167% $6,718 $6,718 +7.26%
2018/19 $499,000 $29,940 $29,940 20.919% $6,263 $6,263 +2.33%
2017/18 $568,000 $34,080 $30,025 20.385% $6,121 $6,121 +3.31%
2016/17 $530,000 $31,800 $29,637 19.991% $5,925 $5,925 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$532,500

17.3% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$503

14.8% 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)
0.366
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 364 0.12
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 364 0.12
Explore Excel Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 536 0.12
Great Commission Christian School NR No Private K-7 9 0.15
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.17
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.17
First Impression Day Care Center NR No Private K 0 0.21
Canarsie Ascend Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 989 0.37
P.S. 66 5 No Public PK, K-8 568 0.51
P.S. 66 5 No Public PK, K-8 568 0.51
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee 4 Yes Public 6-8 214 0.49
Explore Excel Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 536 0.12
Great Commission Christian School NR No Private K-7 9 0.15
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.17
Bais Meir NR No Private 8-12 0 0.33
Canarsie Ascend Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 989 0.37
P.S. 66 5 No Public PK, K-8 568 0.51
Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School NR No Private 1-8 67 0.59
Is 211 John Wilson 5 No Public 6-8 190 0.59
LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY CANARSIE CHARTER SCHOOL 8 No Charter K-8 808 0.77
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bais Meir NR No Private 8-12 0 0.33
High School For Innovation In Advertising And Medi 3 No Public 9-12 275 0.42
Urban Action Academy 2 No Public 9-12 137 0.42
High School For Medical Professions 3 No Public 9-12 390 0.42
Mesivta Lev Bonim NR No Private 10-12 0 0.43
Mesivta Lev Bonim NR No Private 9-12 56 0.44
Olympus Academy 2 No Public 9-12 107 0.55
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA NR No Private 9-12 107 0.58
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.81
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.81

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Neighbors for 1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

1167 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1141 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1161 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1181 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 9014 Glenwood Rd, Brooklyn 1147 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 9010 Glenwood Rd, Brooklyn 1139 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1179 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1149 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1143 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1165 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1183 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1185 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1187 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1155 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1153 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1145 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1163 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1177 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

The development at 1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236 has a total of 2,094 square feet.

When was 1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236 last sold and what was the sale price?

1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was last sold on 11/29/2017 for $562,500.

What is the assessed value of 1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is currently assessed at $54,240.

What are the property taxes for 1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

The property taxes for 1159 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236 total $8,468.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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