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159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Information

159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Willoughby Avenue
Secondary address 198-206 Hall St
Neighborhood Clinton Hill
Zip code 11205
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01904-0053

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/14/2003
Purchase price $1,500,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $63,565

Lot & Building Information for 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 4,400
Lot dimensions 40 ft x 91.67 ft
Property type Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 16,000
Building dimensions 40 ft x 85 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1905
Year last altered 2011
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 12
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Office sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.29 Miles
Closest fire station 0.36 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 198-206 Hall St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
  • 159-161 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

About 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 16,000 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1905 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,352,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/14/2003 $1,500,000

Title Documents for 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/13/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023121100579005)
11/30/2023 - D
12/13/2023 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023121100579004)
11/30/2023 - D
12/13/2023 - R
Agreement
(2023121100579003)
11/30/2023 - D
12/13/2023 - R
Mortgage
(2023121100579002)
11/30/2023 - D
12/13/2023 - R
Mortgage
(2023121100579001)
11/30/2023 - D
12/08/2023 - R
Agreement
(2023120700359002)
11/30/2023 - D
12/08/2023 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023120700359001)
11/30/2023 - D
12/13/2023 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2023120600270001)
09/18/2019 - D
09/24/2019 - R
Agreement
(2019092300803001)
07/30/2018 - R UCC3 Termination
(2018071300562004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $56,546
Estimated property tax: $63,565
Tax assessor's market value: $1,352,000
Assessed value: $608,400

Assessment History for 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,352,000 $608,400 $454,590 12.439% $56,546 $56,546 +6.42%
2024/25 $1,030,000 $463,500 $425,070 12.5% $53,134 $53,134 +3.44%
2023/24 $913,000 $410,850 $410,850 12.502% $51,364 $51,364 +7.57%
2022/23 $865,000 $389,250 $389,250 12.267% $47,749 $47,749 -2.66%
2021/22 $891,000 $400,950 $400,950 12.235% $49,056 $49,056 -7.91%

Permits for 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/03/2025 Alteration
04/23/2025 Alteration
06/07/2024 Alteration
02/11/2024 Alteration
11/23/2023 Alteration
11/13/2023 Alteration
06/13/2023 Alteration
06/05/2023 Alteration
05/24/2023 Alteration
07/04/2022 Alteration
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Washington Ave & Lafayette Ave at NE Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.25
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Bus Routes
Name Myrtle Av/Washington Av
Line B54
Distance (miles) 0.092

Neighbors for 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 159 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1506 38th St, Brooklyn 3,080 07/11/1985
235 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,604 08/24/1999
3054 W 22nd St, Brooklyn 04/10/2015 $10
1417 A E 9th St, Brooklyn 1,960 08/02/2002
430 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 3,750 12/30/2009
1420 Fulton St, Brooklyn 33,610 10/19/1978
931 E 92nd St, Brooklyn 2,958 07/23/1999
622 Classon Ave, Brooklyn 3,160 07/16/2003 $100,000
213 Herkimer St, Brooklyn 10/19/1978
1095 E 24th St, Brooklyn 1,758 08/08/2013 $865,000
716 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,660 11/06/2006 $695,876
1981 New York Ave, Brooklyn 1,408 11/10/2011 $600,000
223 Marion St, Brooklyn 2,000 06/16/2003 $235,267
1819 Avenue N, Brooklyn 2,198 08/18/2025 $10
585 A 20th St, Brooklyn 1,245 08/03/2004
155 Warren St, Brooklyn 5,400 07/17/2024 $15,000,000
1360 Fulton St, Brooklyn 89,200 10/19/1978
315 Halsey St, Brooklyn 2,700 06/03/2013 $760,000
1406 78th St, Brooklyn 1,910 11/29/2023 $1,380,000
2047 E 13th St, Brooklyn 1,316 12/09/2010 $560,000
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