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1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1559 Pitkin Avenue
Neighborhood Brownsville
Zip code 11212
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03494-0034

Sales & Tax Overview for 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 08/27/2012
Purchase price $2,320,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $21,605

Lot & Building Information for 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,800
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 90 ft
Building class Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) i
Building sqft 2,920
Building dimensions 20 ft x 56 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1910
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 1
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 23
Community district 16
Closest police station 0.13 Miles
Closest fire station 0.43 Miles

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Other Property Data for 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) located at 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 2,920 square feet and a current price per square foot of $794.

What is the year built & the current market value of 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $491,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/27/2012 $2,320,000
10/25/2004 $1,700,000
12/19/2002 $315,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/06/2012 - D
12/18/2012 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012121100461001)
08/27/2012 - D
09/12/2012 - R
Deed
(2012082900185001)
09/07/2007 - D
10/09/2007 - R
UCC3 Termination
(2007090700236003)
09/20/2005 - D
09/26/2005 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2005092200098003)
09/20/2005 - D
09/26/2005 - R
Agreement
(2005092200098002)
09/20/2005 - D
09/26/2005 - R
Mortgage
(2005092200098001)
12/06/2004 - R Initial UCC1
(2004112901902001)
11/04/2004 - D
04/01/2005 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2005032101529003)
11/04/2004 - D
11/29/2004 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2004111001538005)
11/04/2004 - D
11/29/2004 - R
Agreement
(2004111001538004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $20,737
Estimated property tax: $21,605
Tax assessor's market value: $491,000
Assessed value: $220,950

Assessment History for 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $491,000 $220,950 $191,160 10.848% $20,737 $20,737 +1.08%
2024/25 $428,000 $192,600 $190,620 10.762% $20,515 $20,515 +0.56%
2023/24 $428,000 $192,600 $192,600 10.592% $20,400 $20,400 +4.11%
2022/23 $409,000 $184,050 $184,050 10.646% $19,594 $19,594 +10.02%
2021/22 $368,000 $165,600 $165,600 10.755% $17,810 $17,810 -15.39%

Permits for 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/08/2005 Alteration type 2
04/28/2005 Alteration type 3
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Rutland Rd & E. 98th St at NE Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.458
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Bus Routes
Name Pitkin Av/Strauss St
Line B14
Distance (miles) 0.046

Neighbors for 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 1559 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
250 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn 2,040 12/31/2019 $686,500
692 A 6th Ave, Brooklyn 890 12/20/2002 $212,000
739 45th St, Brooklyn 3,240 08/17/2020 $1,170,000
654 E 103rd St, Brooklyn 3,702 02/13/2003
345 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 09/04/2019 $849,000
1453 E 89th St, Brooklyn 2,583 01/02/1987
537 E 5th St, Brooklyn 3,520 07/31/2013
78 1/2 Norman Ave, Brooklyn 2,534 09/30/2014 $1,925,000
34 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 2,565 03/20/2014 $121,680
283 Cooper St, Brooklyn 2,686 09/14/2017 $1,050,000
649 Essex St, Brooklyn 1,520 01/04/2019 $593,000
285 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn 4,455 03/14/2003 $49,993
168 Force Tube Ave, Brooklyn 22,006 10/28/2008 $850,000
771 Vermont St, Brooklyn 1,344 04/04/2019 $617,000
246 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn 2,040 04/19/2016 $550,000
241 Cooper St, Brooklyn 3,375 05/04/2023
519 E 22nd St, Brooklyn 3,536 02/27/2003 $415,000
2538 E 15th St, Brooklyn 2,600 12/01/2022
347 Pulaski St, Brooklyn 3,325 12/21/2009
492 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn 10/18/2018 $500,000
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