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196 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 137 Heyward St

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Property type

Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

3,058

Sale price

$4,700,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
196 Lee Avenue
Alternate address(es)
137 Heyward St
188 Lee Ave
190-196 Lee Ave
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ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02225-0034

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Building
Property type
Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sq. ft.
14,038
Building dimensions
30.6 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
5
Year built
1931
Last altered
2025
Building material
Sales
Sale date
11/01/2023
Sale price
$4,700,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$37,176
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
30.58 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,058

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
0.84 Miles
Closest fire station
0.31 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 196 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 196 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/01/2023 $4,700,000 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/09/2025 - R
11/26/2025 - D		 Mortgage
(2025120800684001)		 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX
10/01/2025 - R
09/26/2025 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2025093001048002)		 XXXXXXXX XXX
10/01/2025 - R
09/26/2025 - D		 Certificate
(2025093001048001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
02/27/2024 - R
02/20/2024 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2024022700157002)		 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX
02/27/2024 - R
02/20/2024 - D		 Mortgage
(2024022700157001)		 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX
05/30/2024 - R
02/16/2024 - D		 Sundry Miscellaneous
(2024022700296001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXX
11/14/2023 - R
11/01/2023 - D		 Sundry Miscellaneous
(2023110300438002)		 XXXX XXXXX XXX
11/14/2023 - R
11/01/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023110300438001)		 XXXXXX XX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/19/2004 - R
11/09/2003 - D		 Deed
(2004010600515001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXX
02/12/2004 - R
11/07/2003 - D		 Deed
(2004010602098001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 196 Lee Avenue, 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
$37,176
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,556,000
Assessed value
$700,200

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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 $1,766,000 $794,700 $276,730 12.439% $34,422 $34,422 +7.47%
2024/25 $1,657,200 $745,740 $256,233 12.5% $32,029 $32,029 +7.98%
2023/24 $1,381,000 $621,450 $237,255 12.502% $29,662 $29,662 +1.92%
2022/23 $1,151,000 $517,950 $237,255 12.267% $29,104 $29,104 +3.47%
2021/22 $920,800 $414,360 $229,897 12.235% $28,128 $28,128 +7.72%
2020/21 $894,000 $402,300 $212,869 12.267% $26,113 $26,113 +6.22%
2019/20 $745,200 $335,340 $197,102 12.473% $24,585 $24,585 +6.81%
2018/19 $621,000 $279,450 $182,504 12.612% $23,017 $23,017 -0.84%
2017/18 $588,000 $264,600 $182,504 12.719% $23,213 $23,213 +1.82%
2016/17 $534,000 $240,300 $176,844 12.892% $22,799 $22,799 +8.08%
Permits

Permit information for 196 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/12/2026 Alteration
06/30/2026 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
05/06/2026 Alteration
05/05/2026 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
03/30/2026 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/16/2026 C-construction other optional
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Union Ave & Flushing Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.352
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Neighbors for 196 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

112 A Windsor Pl, Brooklyn 952 E 58th St, Brooklyn 31 Cedar St, Brooklyn 745 Logan St, Brooklyn 944 E 86th St, Brooklyn 60 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn 65 Skillman St, Brooklyn 640 Atkins Ave, Brooklyn 1876 58th St, Brooklyn 201 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn 111 Huron St, Brooklyn 5 Sutton St, Brooklyn 283 Starr St, Brooklyn 860 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 41 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 444 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 2102 Quentin Rd, Brooklyn 450 Midwood St, Brooklyn 88 Macdougal St, Brooklyn 331 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 196 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 10016, New York City, NY 10017, New York City, NY 11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11109, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 196 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 196 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 196 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The current market value of 196 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $1,556,000.

What is the total square footage of 196 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

196 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 14,038 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$334 per square foot is the price for 196 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 2.

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