159 E 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Records

New York City property record for 159 E 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Architecture StyleDuplex Single
Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Square Footage1,768 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,000 sqft (0.046 acres)
Last Sale$900,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$6,174.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04731-0030
Alternative APNs
  • 1503047310030
  • 3-04731-0030

Interior

Units2 Units
Building Area1,768 sqft Living Area
1st Floor884 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleDuplex Single Style
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area2,000 sqft (0.046 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 20 ft Depth x Width

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-04731-0030
Street Address159 E 59TH ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11203-4811
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Block4731
Legal Lot Number30
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Minor Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2000
Census Tract93600

Owner

Source: New York City records · APN 04731-0030

Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address257 GRAFTON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11212-4028
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 23, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 23, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 01, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202446943
Prior Transfer DateNov 03, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000081192
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateFeb 23, 2024
Property Address159 E 59TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4811
Document Number0000046943
Instrument DateJan 31, 2024
Instrument2024000046943
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 05, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address159 E 59TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4811

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address257 GRAFTON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11212-4028

Mortgage

Document Number0000046944
DateFeb 23, 2024
Instrument2024000046944
Lender
NameMERS
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified July 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

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$45,840 (+0.79%) Land $14,160 Building $31,680$764,000 (+0.79%) Land $236,000 Building $528,000
2025$6,174.00 (+7%)
2023$5,770.00$45,480 Land $14,160 Building $31,320$758,000 Land $236,000 Building $522,000

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