New York City property record for 159 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,328 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $359,000 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,921 (2025) |
| APN | 03911-0054 |
| Primary APN | 03911-0054 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 2,000 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-03911-0054 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 RIDGEWOOD AVE |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11208-1121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 3911 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 117202 |
159 Ridgewood Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2006.
Source: New York City records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 RIDGEWOOD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-1121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 2006112345 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Ridgewood Ave was $4,921.
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 | $53,220 Land $14,820 Building $38,400 | $887,000 Land $247,000 Building $640,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,921.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,605.00 | $48,360 Land $14,820 Building $33,540 | $806,000 Land $247,000 Building $559,000 |
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.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 159 Ridgewood Ave; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
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 |
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 Ridgewood Ave 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.
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 898 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 |
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