159 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Records

New York City property record for 159 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details2,424 sqft · built 1901
Lot Size0.039 acres (1,715 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$3,997,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill$5,550 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Sale
APN02074-0020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02074-0020
Alternative APNs
  • 0705020740020
  • 3-02074-0020

Interior

Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,424 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area615 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1901
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1901
Architectural StyleTriplex
Lot Area1,715 sqft (0.039 acres)
Lot Dimensions83.7 ft deep x 20.5 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-02074-0020
Street Address159 ADELPHI ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11205-3470
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning CodeR7A
Legal Block2074
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract18300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Fort Greene Historic District (Boundary Increase)
listed 1984 · 379 contributing resources · NRIS 84002451

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

159 Adelphi St, a triplex, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2025.

Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address159 ADELPHI ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-3470
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 12, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 12, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 17, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2025126559
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateNov 17, 2023
Property Address159 ADELPHI ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-3470
Document Number0000301116
Instrument DateNov 2, 2023
Instrument2023000301116
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 28, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address80 WILLIAR AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112-2306

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 ADELPHI ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-3470

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Adelphi St was $5,550, up 6% from the year before.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$140,340 (-12.89%) Land $28,620 Building $111,720$2,339,000 (-12.89%) Land $477,000 Building $1,862,000
2025$5,550.00 (+5.98%)$161,100 Land $28,620 Building $132,480$2,685,000 Land $477,000 Building $2,208,000
2024$5,237.00
2023$5,237.00$189,000 Land $28,620 Building $160,380$3,150,000 Land $477,000 Building $2,673,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 159 Adelphi St; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 159 Adelphi St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 788 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Optimum, Skywire Networks, Starry.

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