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159 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 - Property report

Also known as: 2-4 Herbert St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,108

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Richardson Street
Alternate address(es)
153 Richardson St
2-4 Herbert St
6 Herbert St
ZIP code
11222
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02725-0001

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,400
Building dimensions
40 ft x 30 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Combination
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,076
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Richardson Street (narrow)
Herbert Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Graham Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
72 ft x 61.5 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,108

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
90 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
89 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
0.68 Miles
Closest fire station
0.21 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 159 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/24/2018 - R
03/01/2018 - D		 Deed
(2018052300663001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/26/2017 - R
07/05/2017 - D		 Agreement
(2017071200277002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/26/2017 - R
07/05/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017071200277001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/13/2013 - R
05/29/2013 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013042300867001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/19/2013 - R
04/10/2013 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013041000383001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/25/2013 - R
04/03/2013 - D		 Mortgage
(2013041001540002)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXX
04/25/2013 - R
04/03/2013 - D		 Deed
(2013041001540001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
07/05/2004 - R
06/04/2004 - D		 Deed
(2004061000386001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX
04/27/2001 - R
04/11/2001 - D		 Deed
(FT_3580007626058)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
10/26/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3360006909336)

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Richardson Street, 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
$5,076
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,309,000
Assessed value
$198,540

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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 $2,593,000 $155,580 $25,580 19.843% $5,076 $5,076 -0.21%
2024/25 $2,511,000 $150,660 $25,326 20.085% $5,087 $5,087 +12.60%
2023/24 $2,330,000 $139,800 $22,493 20.085% $4,799 $4,518 +5.37%
2022/23 $2,553,000 $153,180 $21,112 20.309% $4,584 $4,288 +8.06%
2021/22 $2,331,000 $139,860 $19,877 19.963% $4,256 $3,968 -5.29%
2020/21 $1,948,000 $116,880 $19,907 21.045% $4,486 $4,189 +0.44%
2019/20 $1,853,000 $111,180 $19,705 21.167% $4,467 $4,171 +8.06%
2018/19 $2,246,000 $134,760 $18,451 20.919% $4,165 $3,860 +9.19%
2017/18 $1,480,000 $88,800 $17,340 20.385% $3,834 $3,535 +9.05%
2016/17 $1,096,000 $65,760 $16,214 19.991% $3,551 $3,241 +2.42%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/03/2012 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Graham Ave & Metropolitan Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.295
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 34 Oliver H Perry 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 402 0.58
P.S. 34 Oliver H Perry 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 402 0.58
Citizens of the World Charter School 1 NR No Charter K-2 383 0.18
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School 6 No Public PK, K-5 578 0.29
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School 6 No Public PK, K-5 578 0.29
St. Stanislaus Kostka School NR No Private PK, K-8 253 0.31
St. Stanislaus Kostka School NR No Private PK, K-8 253 0.31
St Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 172 0.31
St Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 172 0.31
Carrig Montessori School NR No Private PK-K 39 0.36
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
John Ericsson Middle School 126 5 No Public 6-8 177 0.17
St. Stanislaus Kostka School NR No Private PK, K-8 253 0.31
St Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 172 0.31
Northside Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 103 0.42
Williamsburg Northside School NR No Private PK-8 372 0.50
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.52
Lyons Community School 3 No Public 6-12 383 0.63
Conselyea Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-8 429 0.69
Ms 582 5 No Public 6-8 317 0.76
Jhs 50 John D Wells 7 No Public 6-8 355 0.92
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Northside Charter High School 3 No Charter 9-12 401 0.17
A-Tech High School 3 No Public 9-12 374 0.52
Progress High School for Professional Careers 2 No Public 9-12 392 0.54
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy 3 No Public 9-12 474 0.54
High School Of Enterprise Business And Technology 2 No Public 9-12 536 0.54
Williamsburg Preparatory School 7 No Public 9-12 687 0.59
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design 7 No Public 9-12 598 0.59
Brooklyn Preparatory High School 5 No Public 9-12 555 0.59
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (The) 6 No Public 9-12 408 0.63
Brooklyn Latin School 9 No Public 9-12 800 0.63

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Neighbors for 159 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

438 Graham Ave, Brooklyn 449 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 94 N Henry St, Brooklyn 165 Richardson St, Brooklyn 160 Bayard St, Brooklyn 59 Withers St, Brooklyn 91 Monitor St, Brooklyn 67 N Henry St, Brooklyn 61 Withers St, Brooklyn 426 Graham Ave, Brooklyn 138 Newton St, Brooklyn 40 Richardson St, Brooklyn 428 Graham Ave, Brooklyn 181 Kingsland Ave, Brooklyn 96 A Monitor St, Brooklyn 167 Bayard St, Brooklyn 109 Monitor St, Brooklyn 527 A Humboldt St, Brooklyn 679 Meeker Ave, Brooklyn 97 Monitor St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

10009, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 10016, New York City, NY 10017, New York City, NY 10022, New York City, NY 10044, New York City, NY 10167, New York City, NY 10170, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10174, New York City, NY 11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11106, New York City, NY 11109, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222?

The development at 159 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 159 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222?

159 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 has a total of 2,400 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222?

159 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 is currently assessed at $198,540.

What are the property taxes for 159 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222?

The property taxes for 159 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 total $5,075.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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