New York City property record for 159 Lake St, Brooklyn, NY 11223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,080 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.034 acres (1,481 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,425 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Loan Modification |
| APN | 07087-0068 |
| Primary APN | 07087-0068 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 555 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 1,481 sqft (0.034 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 76.6 ft deep x 19.3 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-07087-0068 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 LAKE ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11223-2734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5B |
| Legal Block | 7087 |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
Source: New York City records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1319 E 5TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11230-4625 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005199013 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 159 LAKE ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11223-2734 |
| Document Number | 0000195443 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1319 E 5TH ST BROOKLYN NY 112304625, BROOKLYN, NY 11230-4625 |
| Document Number | 0000195443 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 195443 |
| Name | US BANK NA SERIES 2005-5 (CE) |
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| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55107 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 216 Months |
| Due | May 23, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
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 | $5,425.00 (-1.18%) | $100,200 (+46.23%) Land $10,260 Building $89,940 | $1,670,000 (+46.23%) Land $171,000 Building $1,499,000 |
| 2025 | $5,490.00 (+7.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,094.00 | $68,520 Land $10,260 Building $58,260 | $1,142,000 Land $171,000 Building $971,000 |
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.
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 | 821 units insured incl. 816 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 1,599 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Skywire Networks, Starry.
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