New York City property record for 159 Nelson St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,165 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,730,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $14,087 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| APN | 00377-0043 |
| Primary APN | 00377-0043 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,165 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Lot Area | 2,000 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-00377-0043 |
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| Street Address | 159 NELSON ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11231-4003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 377 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6003 |
| Census Tract | 6500 |
Source: New York City records · APN 00377-0043
Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 NELSON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage STERLING NATIONAL BANK |
| Feb 07, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITIBANK, N A |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage CITIBANK |
| Nov 14, 2017 | Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension, Mortgage STERLING NAT'L BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2011444193 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 03, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000541561 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 159 NELSON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 NELSON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4003 |
| Document Number | 0000418196 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017000418196 |
| Name | STERLING NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1 JERICHO PLZ STE 304, JERICHO, NY 11753 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 159 NELSON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 NELSON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4003 |
| Document Number | 0000051033 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000051033 |
| Name | CITIBANK, N A |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 TECHNOLOGY DR, O FALLON, MO 63368 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 159 NELSON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4003 |
| Document Number | 0000051034 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 NELSON ST BROOKLYN NY 112314003, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4003 |
| Document Number | 0000051034 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 51034 |
| Name | CITIBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1000 TECHNOLOGY DR, O FALLON, MO 63368-2222 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 06, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
| Document Type | Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 NELSON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4003 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 418197 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 NELSON ST BROOKLYN NY 112314003, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4003 |
| Document Number | 0000418197 |
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| Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 418197 |
| Name | STERLING NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1 JERICHO PLZ # 304, JERICHO, NY 11753-1635 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 13, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $223,740 (+4.98%) Land $16,380 Building $207,360 | $3,729,000 (+4.98%) Land $273,000 Building $3,456,000 | |
| 2025 | $14,087.00 (+9.52%) | ||
| 2023 | $12,863.00 | $213,120 Land $16,380 Building $196,740 | $3,552,000 Land $273,000 Building $3,279,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 |
| Starry Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum Communications.
Based on FCC filings for 1,577 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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