New York City property record for 159 Hewes St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,368 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,565 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,890 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale |
| APN | 02205-0044 |
| Primary APN | 02205-0044 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 3 Units |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,368 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,993 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Lot Area | 2,565 sqft (0.059 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 28.5 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-02205-0044 |
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| Street Address | 159 HEWES ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11211-8481 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Block | 2205 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 53300 |
159 Hewes St, a triplex, is held in a trust since November 2023.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 HEWES ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11211-8481 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023309774 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000504644 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 HEWES ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11211-8481 |
| Document Number | 0000309774 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000309774 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 HEWES ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11211-8481 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 HEWES ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11211-8481 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Hewes St was $6,890.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $160,740 Land $22,200 Building $138,540 | $2,679,000 Land $370,000 Building $2,309,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,890.00 | ||
| 2023 | $12,768.00 | $160,860 Land $22,200 Building $138,660 | $2,681,000 Land $370,000 Building $2,311,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 159 Hewes St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
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.
The area around 159 Hewes 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| Skywire Networks Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starry Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Andrena, Optimum.
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