197 E 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Records

New York City property record for 197 E 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Architecture StyleDuplex Single
Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Square Footage1,891 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,650 sqft (0.061 acres)
Last Sale$620,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$6,610.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04731-0015
Alternative APNs
  • 1503047310015
  • 3-04731-0015

Interior

Units2 Units
Building Area1,891 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,891 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleDuplex Single Style
Lot Area2,650 sqft (0.061 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 26.5 ft Depth x Width

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-04731-0015
Street Address197 E 59TH ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11203-4811
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Block4731
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Minor Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2000
Census Tract93600

Owner

Source: New York City records · APN 04731-0015

Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address59 REMSEN AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11212-1536
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 03, 2019Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BK
Jul 06, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
HARTFORD FNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 06, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 06, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 24, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2018222653
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address197 E 59TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4811
Document Number0000355132
Instrument DateOct 03, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2019
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address55 REMSEN AVE BROOKLYN NY 112121536, BROOKLYN, NY 11212-1536

Mortgage

Document Number0000355132
DateOct 31, 2019
Instrument355132
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50328
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term480 Months
DueOct 30, 2059
Interest
Rate4.12%

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateJul 06, 2018
Property Address197 E 59TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4811
Document Number0000222653
Instrument DateJun 26, 2018
Instrument222653
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,480.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address59 REMSEN AVE BROOKLYN NY 112121536, BROOKLYN, NY 11212-1536

Mortgage

Document Number222654
DateJul 06, 2018
Instrument222654
Lender
NameHARTFORD FNDG
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressMELVILLE, NY 11747
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 05, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$40,560 (-3.7%) Land $14,700 Building $25,860$676,000 (-3.7%) Land $245,000 Building $431,000
2025$6,610.00 (+5.98%)
2023$6,237.00$42,120 Land $14,700 Building $27,420$702,000 Land $245,000 Building $457,000

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