159 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

159 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is a 5-story walk-up apartment building, built in 1897, with 20 residential units, on a 4,950 sq ft lot. The city's 2027 market value is $2,978,000. It last sold on 09/08/2025 for $2,250,000. City records list 21 violations (18 open), 16 mortgages and 7 sales for this lot.

1. 2027City market value set at $2,978,000
2. 09/08/2025Sold for $2,250,000
3. 1984Building altered
4. 1897Building completed

Address

159 Lafayette Avenue

Borough

Brooklyn

Zip code

11238

Block & lot

02103-0062

BBL

3021030062

Condo number

—

Community district

302

School district

13

Council district

35

Historic district

Fort Greene Historic District

Owner

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Property type

Walk-up apartments (C6)

Square feet

17,600 sq ft

Building dimensions

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Stories

5

Year built

1897

Year altered

1984

Residential units

20

Total units

21

Buildings on lot

2

Lot sq ft

4,950

Lot dimensions

55 ft x 90 ft

Zoning

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FAR

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Buildable area

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Market value

$2,978,000

Tax year

2027

Last sale date

09/08/2025

Last sale price

$2,250,000

Tax amount

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Loan amount

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• Pre-foreclosureAny open foreclosure case on the lot: plaintiff, filing date, case type and court status.
• Owner & contacts· 21 people and companiesOwner of record is a companyOwner of record, deed owners, mailing address, registered officers and managing agent, permit applicants.
• Sales history· 7 salesEvery priced sale on the lot, with unit and building class at the time of sale.
• Financials· 16 mortgagesOpen mortgages, lenders, loan amounts, recording and maturity dates, estimated equity.
• Tax· 5 years of assessmentsAnnual tax bill, tax class and assessment history by roll year.
• Permits· 9 permitsBuilding permit filings, job types, status and estimated cost.
• DevelopmentZoning districts, residential, commercial and facility FAR, unused air rights.
• Violations· 21 violations18 openOpen and closed housing and building violations with balances due.

When was 159 Lafayette Avenue built?

159 Lafayette Avenue was built in 1897 and altered in 1984, according to the city's lot file.

How many units does 159 Lafayette Avenue have?

159 Lafayette Avenue has 21 units, 20 of them residential across 5 stories.

When did 159 Lafayette Avenue last sell?

It last sold on 09/08/2025 for $2,250,000, according to the city's recorded sales.

What is 159 Lafayette Avenue worth?

The city's 2027 market value for 159 Lafayette Avenue is $2,978,000. That is the city's assessment estimate, not an appraisal or an asking price.

Who owns 159 Lafayette Avenue?

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City market value and tax year

Market value is the city's estimate for tax purposes. This is not a current sale price or an appraisal.

Valuation tax year: 2027

Recorded sale

Latest recorded sale date: 09/08/2025

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