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1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 - Property report

Also known as: 1537 E 59th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$305,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1537 East 59th Street
ZIP code
11234
Neighborhood
Old Mill Basin
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
08381-0011

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,296
Building dimensions
18 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1960
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
01/27/2003
Sale price
$305,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,052
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 59 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Avenue T
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,800

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
75 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
59 /100.  Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
18
Closest police station
1.48 Miles
Closest fire station
0.27 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 1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/27/2003 $305,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/15/2014 - R
11/20/2014 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014112000011001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/28/2014 - R
10/31/2014 - D		 Mortgage
(2014111400139001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/17/2009 - R
02/10/2009 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009021001180003)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/03/2009 - R
01/20/2009 - D		 Mortgage
(2009012901112001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/17/2009 - R
08/16/2005 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2009021001180002)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/01/2005 - R
08/16/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005081601077001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/17/2009 - R
08/02/2005 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2009021001180001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/12/2005 - R
08/02/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005082300835001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
03/23/2004 - R
10/03/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003122902304001)
06/25/2003 - R
03/26/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003032800741001)

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1537 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
$6,052
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$710,000
Assessed value
$42,600

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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 $815,000 $48,900 $28,771 19.843% $5,709 $5,709 +11.80%
2024/25 $688,000 $41,280 $28,771 20.085% $5,779 $5,107 +0.86%
2023/24 $707,000 $42,420 $28,553 20.085% $5,735 $5,063 +5.50%
2022/23 $653,000 $39,180 $26,938 20.309% $5,471 $4,799 +9.04%
2021/22 $571,000 $34,260 $25,414 19.963% $5,073 $4,401 -12.78%
2020/21 $514,000 $30,840 $23,976 21.045% $5,046 $5,046 -0.58%
2019/20 $568,000 $34,080 $23,976 21.167% $5,075 $5,075 +1.96%
2018/19 $510,000 $30,600 $23,794 20.919% $4,977 $4,977 +8.77%
2017/18 $485,000 $29,100 $22,448 20.385% $4,576 $4,576 +8.09%
2016/17 $450,000 $27,000 $21,178 19.991% $4,234 $4,234 +8.36%
Permits

Permit information for 1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/10/2021 Alteration
01/12/2021 Alteration
12/11/2020 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Avenue H at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
1.912
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 236 Mill Basin 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 572 0.27
P.S. 236 Mill Basin 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 572 0.27
Yeshivah of Crown Heights NR No Private PK-8 400 0.24
Yeshivah of Crown Heights NR No Private PK-8 400 0.24
Hebrew Language Academy 5 No Charter PK, K-8 610 0.33
Hebrew Language Academy 5 No Charter PK, K-8 610 0.33
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.36
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.36
Success Academy Bergen Beach 10 No Charter K-8 1,052 0.40
St Bernard Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 317 0.46
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 0.40
Yeshivah of Crown Heights NR No Private PK-8 400 0.24
Hebrew Language Academy 5 No Charter PK, K-8 610 0.33
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.36
Success Academy Bergen Beach 10 No Charter K-8 1,052 0.40
St Bernard Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 317 0.46
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.62
Scholar Skills Christian Academy NR No Private 3-11 23 0.65
P.S. 207 Elizabeth G Leary 8 No Public PK, K-8 896 0.68
Jhs 278 Marine Park 7 No Public 6-8 1,076 1.28
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 0.65
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 1.21
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 1.21
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 1.21
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 1.21
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 1.21
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA NR No Private 9-12 107 1.25
Christian Heritage Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 269 1.26
Zvi Dov Roth Academy Of Yeshiva Rambam NR No Private 9-12 67 1.29
Mesivta Tiferes Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-12 0 1.33

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Neighbors for 1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 1,296 square feet.

When was 1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 last sold and what was the sale price?

1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was last sold on 01/27/2003 for $305,000.

What is the assessed value of 1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $42,600.

What are the property taxes for 1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 1537 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $6,051.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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