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159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 South 8th Street #1a
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02133-1001

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 10/30/2003
Purchase price $228,150
Tax class
Estimated property tax $13,444

Lot & Building Information for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 6,130
Building class Condo - Residential Unit in Elevator Building (R4) i
Building sqft 1,819
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 6
Year built 2004
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Zoning & Use for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn

Residential units (DOF) 1

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 1.22 Miles
Closest fire station 0.24 Miles

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Unit Overview

Unit # 1A
Square feet 1,819
Condo complex 300964

Other Property Data for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn

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About 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 2004 and has a total of 1,819 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn, NY 11211 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $143,288, the tax amount paid for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $9,549. For the next year, the tax amount for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is estimated at $13,444.

When was 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold in 10/30/2003 for $228,150.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/30/2003 $228,150

Title Documents for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/17/2020 - D
12/22/2020 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020121800838001)
12/09/2020 - D
02/08/2021 - R
Mortgage
(2021020400092001)
10/30/2003 - D
03/04/2004 - R
Mortgage
(2003110701551003)
10/30/2003 - D
03/04/2004 - R
Deed
(2003110701551002)
10/30/2003 - D
03/04/2004 - R
Power of Attorney
(2003110701551001)
12/27/2002 - R Declaration
(3260009012426)
12/27/2002 - R Maps
(3310009012431)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $9,550
Estimated property tax: $13,444
Tax assessor's market value: $318,417
Assessed value: $143,288
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 South 8th Street #1a, 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 $318,417 $143,288 $76,774 12.439% $15,013 $9,550 +44.75%
2024/25 $285,167 $128,326 $52,782 12.5% $14,508 $6,598 +70.94%
2023/24 $268,084 $120,638 $30,872 12.502% $14,103 $3,860 +215.87%
2022/23 $235,750 $106,088 $9,961 12.267% $13,014 $1,222 +0.90%
2021/22 $233,667 $105,150 $9,901 12.235% $12,865 $1,211 +0.21%

Permits for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Williamsburg Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,299,189
-2.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,390
-9.3% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$839,000
6.2% YoY

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Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Havemeyer St & Broadway at SE Corner
Station lines J-M-Z
Distance (miles) 0.173
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Bus Routes
Name Driggs Av/Broadway
Line B62
Distance (miles) 0.041

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Yeshiva Ahavas Israel Boys NR No Private PK, K-9 1,053 0.15
Yeshiva Ahavas Israel Boys NR No Private PK, K-9 1,053 0.15
Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel NR No Private PK, K-12 493 0.15
Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel NR No Private PK, K-12 493 0.15
Success Academy Williamsburg 9 No Charter K-4 359 0.20

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Yeshiva Ahavas Israel Boys NR No Private PK, K-9 1,053 0.15
Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel NR No Private PK, K-12 493 0.15
Jhs 50 John D Wells 7 No Public 6-8 355 0.20
Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.21
Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 5-8 247 0.25

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel NR No Private PK, K-12 493 0.15
Yeshiva Farm Settlement School NR No Private 10-12 68 0.19
Mesivta Nachlas Yakov School NR No Private 9-12 67 0.21
Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.21
Cong. Darkei Tshivo of Dinov NR No Private 9-12 210 0.29

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Neighbors for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 159 South 8th Street #1a, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
480 Watkins St, Brooklyn 10/29/2003
732 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 3,168 11/04/2003 $393,000
284 Norman Ave, Brooklyn 17,100 07/12/2002
385 A E 35th St, Brooklyn 1,290 07/21/2004 $339,000
699 Bergen St, Brooklyn 3,528 10/04/2002
458 A 17th St, Brooklyn 1,184 12/18/1998
9525 Seaview Ave, Brooklyn 2,497 02/16/2012
1152 Decatur St, Brooklyn 3,024 10/25/2003 $450,000
305 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn 27,369 11/06/2009 $1,475,000
743 Logan St, Brooklyn 1,680 10/13/2025 $632,665
1235 A 79th St, Brooklyn 1,280 04/08/1992
998 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 2,000 05/24/2006
1639 A 82nd St, Brooklyn 01/23/1998
88 Church Ave, Brooklyn 3,313 09/13/1990
6 Beach Pl, Brooklyn 1,160 07/02/1993
3 Bushwick CT, Brooklyn 2,356 05/26/2017
4211 16th Ave, Brooklyn 3,900 11/07/1985
826 A 53rd St, Brooklyn 884 02/18/2008
1537 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 07/21/2000
3825 Ocean View Ave, Brooklyn 2,457 04/12/2011
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