159 Richardson St, Brooklyn, NY 11222 Property Records

New York City property record for 159 Richardson St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	2,400 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.025 acres (1,108 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$5,137 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Transfer Jul 2017 Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`02725-0001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02725-0001`
Alternative APNs	`0905027250001` `3-02725-0001`

Interior

Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,400 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,200 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	1,108 sqft (0.025 acres)
Lot Dimensions	61.5 ft deep x 72 ft wide
View / Lot	Corner

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3-02725-0001
Street Address	159 RICHARDSON ST
City	BROOKLYN
State	NY
Zip	11222-5016
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R6
Legal Block	2725
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLYN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1022
Census Tract	47700

Owner

159 Richardson St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2013.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	159 RICHARDSON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11222-5016
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 24, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 5, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MB FIN'L BK
Jul 26, 2017	Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MB FIN'L BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 25, 2013
Deed Sale	Apr 25, 2013
Deed Document Number	2013165224
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 4, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	0000412578
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	May 24, 2018
Property Address	159 RICHARDSON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11222-5016
Document Number	0000174116
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2018
Instrument	174116
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 14, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 RICHARDSON ST BROOKLYN NY 112225016, BROOKLYN, NY 11222-5016

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	159 RICHARDSON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11222-5016
Document Number	0000273586
Instrument Date	Jul 5, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 10, 2019
Title Company	FIFTH AVE TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 RICHARDSON ST BROOKLYN NY 112225016, BROOKLYN, NY 11222-5016

Mortgage

Document Number	0000273586
Date	Jul 26, 2017
Instrument	273586

Lender

Name	MB FIN'L BK
Type	Bank
Address	ANN ARBOR, MI 48105

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 25, 2047

July 2017: Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Jul 26, 2017
Property Address	159 RICHARDSON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11222-5016
Instrument Date	Jul 5, 2017
Instrument	273587
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 14, 2020
Title Company	FIFTH AVE TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 RICHARDSON ST BROOKLYN NY 112225016, BROOKLYN, NY 11222-5016

Mortgage

Document Number	0000273587
Date	Jul 26, 2017
Instrument	273587

Lender

Name	MB FIN'L BK
Type	Bank
Address	ANN ARBOR, MI 48105

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 25, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.12%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Richardson St was $5,137, up 6.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Kings County
Municipality	New York City
Unified School District	New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$198,540 (+27.61%) Land $15,000 Building $183,540	$3,309,000 (+27.61%) Land $250,000 Building $3,059,000
2025	$5,137.00 (+6.91%)	$155,580 Land $15,000 Building $140,580	$2,593,000 Land $250,000 Building $2,343,000
2024	$4,805.00 (+6.38%)
2023	$4,517.00	$139,800 Land $15,000 Building $124,800	$2,330,000 Land $250,000 Building $2,080,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 159 Richardson St; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.

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	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2021–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
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.

Wildfire

The area around 159 Richardson 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 882 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Optimum, Starry.

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