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159 Whitman Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11234 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Whitman Dr

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Property type

Large Suburban Residence (A3)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

7,880

Sale price

$2,600,000

General information

Address

Primary address

159 Whitman Drive

ZIP code

11234

Neighborhood

Mill Basin

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

08616-0018

Building

Property type

Large Suburban Residence (A3)

Building sq. ft.

7,733

Building dimensions

30 ft x 67 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1960

Last altered

1996

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Expensive Mas

Basement

Garage type

Built-In Garage

Sales

Sale date

03/26/2018

Sale price

$2,600,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$37,164

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)

Whitman Drive (narrow)

Nearest wide street

National Drive

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

40 ft x 197 ft

Lot sq. ft.

7,880

Area overview

Walk score

35 /100. Car-Dependent

Transit score

47 /100. Some Transit

Bike score

51 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.50 Miles

Closest fire station

0.99 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Whitman Drive, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 159 Whitman Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/26/2018	$2,600,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/24/2025 - R 01/09/2025 - D	Deed (2025022000432001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
05/18/2022 - R 02/08/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022051200094003)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/18/2022 - R 02/08/2022 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2022051200094002)	XXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/01/2022 - R 01/21/2022 - D	Mortgage (2022012400915001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/06/2020 - R 06/29/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020070600082001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X
05/04/2018 - R 04/17/2018 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2018041200753001)	XXXX XXXXX	X XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/02/2018 - R 03/26/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018040200657002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX
04/02/2018 - R 03/26/2018 - D	Deed (2018040200657001)	XXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/02/2018 - R 03/22/2018 - D	Power of Attorney (2018040200657003)	XXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXXXXX
05/27/2014 - R 05/16/2014 - D	Release (2014051601083001)	XXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Whitman Drive, 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

$37,164

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$4,391,000

Assessed value

$263,460

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$5,041,000	$302,460	$176,688	19.843%	$35,060	$35,060	-1.20%
2024/25	$4,047,000	$242,820	$176,688	20.085%	$35,488	$35,488	+5.59%
2023/24	$3,734,000	$224,040	$167,328	20.085%	$33,608	$33,608	+0.03%
2022/23	$4,091,000	$245,460	$165,438	20.309%	$33,599	$33,599	+7.84%
2021/22	$3,251,000	$195,060	$156,074	19.963%	$31,157	$31,157	+0.55%
2020/21	$3,635,000	$218,100	$147,240	21.045%	$30,987	$30,987	-0.58%
2019/20	$3,365,000	$201,900	$147,240	21.167%	$31,166	$31,166	+6.85%
2018/19	$2,324,000	$139,440	$139,440	20.919%	$29,169	$29,169	+3.79%
2017/18	$2,347,000	$140,820	$137,865	20.385%	$28,104	$28,104	+8.09%
2016/17	$2,761,000	$165,660	$130,062	19.991%	$26,001	$26,001	+8.37%

Permits

Permit information for 159 Whitman Drive, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
12/17/1996	Alteration type 2
05/15/1996	Alteration type 1
05/15/1996	Alteration type 1
11/30/1995	Alteration type 1
11/30/1995	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

George Town, Marine Park, Bergen Beach, Mill Basin residential market stats

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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

AE,X

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Glenwood Rd & Rockaway Pkwy at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

2.488

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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	0.69
P.S. 236 Mill Basin	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	572	0.69
Hebrew Language Academy	5	No	Charter	PK, K-8	610	0.64
Hebrew Language Academy	5	No	Charter	PK, K-8	610	0.64
Yeshivah of Crown Heights	NR	No	Private	PK-8	400	0.73
Yeshivah of Crown Heights	NR	No	Private	PK-8	400	0.73
St Bernard Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	317	0.80
St Bernard Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	317	0.80
P.S. 312 Bergen Beach	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	620	0.94
P.S. 312 Bergen Beach	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	620	0.94

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	0.96
Hebrew Language Academy	5	No	Charter	PK, K-8	610	0.64
Yeshivah of Crown Heights	NR	No	Private	PK-8	400	0.73
St Bernard Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	317	0.80
Success Academy Bergen Beach	10	No	Charter	K-8	1,052	0.96
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	180	1.24
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	K-7	40	1.37
P.S. 207 Elizabeth G Leary	8	No	Public	PK, K-8	896	1.49
Scholar Skills Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	3-11	23	1.56
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee	4	No	Public	6-8	214	1.81

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
James Madison High School	5	Yes	Public	9-12	3,630	2.40
Scholar Skills Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	3-11	23	1.56
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA	NR	No	Private	9-12	107	1.66
Mesivta Lev Bonim	NR	No	Private	10-12	0	1.79
Mesivta Lev Bonim	NR	No	Private	9-12	56	1.79
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School	4	No	Public	9-12	216	1.87
Academy for Conservation and the Environment	4	No	Public	9-12	383	1.87
Brooklyn Bridge Academy	4	No	Public	9-12	116	1.87
Victory Collegiate High School	2	No	Public	9-12	264	1.87
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity	3	No	Public	9-12	181	1.87

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Whitman Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 159 Whitman Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 159 Whitman Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

159 Whitman Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 7,733 square feet.

When was 159 Whitman Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11234 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Whitman Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was last sold on 03/26/2018 for $2,600,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Whitman Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

159 Whitman Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $263,460.

What are the property taxes for 159 Whitman Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 159 Whitman Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $37,163.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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