What is 159 Remsen Ave?

159 Remsen Ave is a 1,782 square foot house on a 3,008 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 159 Remsen Ave is a house currently priced at $1,195,000.

What is the price per square foot?

The price per square foot at 159 Remsen Ave is $671.

What type of home is 159 Remsen Ave?

159 Remsen Ave is classified as a multi-family home.

Who is the listing agent or seller?

The listing is provided by Bellmarc.

What is the MLS number for this property?

This property is listed on the MLS with ID 489706 from Brooklyn.

What is the lot size of this property?

The property sits on a 3,008 square foot lot.

How many photos are available for this home?

DistressedRealEstate.net has 2 photos of 159 Remsen Ave.

How much is this home worth?

Based on DistressedRealEstate.net's Brooklyn, NY data, we estimate the home's value is $1,066,500.

How long has this home been listed on DistressedRealEstate.net?

159 Remsen Ave has been listed on DistressedRealEstate.net since March 4, 2025.

When was this home built?

159 Remsen Ave was built in 1935.

How competitive is the market for this home?

Based on DistressedRealEstate.net's market data, we calculate that market competition in 11212, this home's neighborhood, is somewhat competitive. This home is priced approximately 12% above the estimated market value.

What’s the full address of this home?

The full address for this home is 159 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212.

159 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212

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Last Updated: July 11, 2025

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159 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11212

For Sale$ 1,195,000

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JUL 11, 2025

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$1,195,000

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$1,195,000

Brooklyn, NY 11212

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Kings County

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Case Number

528267/2024

Recording Date

Oct 17, 2024 (293 days ago)

Latest Document Date

Jul 15, 2025 (22 days ago)

Principal Balance

12,345,678.90

Original Loan Amount

12,345,678.90

Summarized Complaint

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1.	SUMMONS Jane Stereotypical Oct 17, 2024	Oct 17, 2024
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Property Address (By court documents) 1

1.	159 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Kings County, NY
Legal Description of Property Borough Code 3 Block 000 Lot 000 The parcel located at the specified block and lot within Kings County, as detailed in the plat officially filed with the County Recorder.

Parties 2

Plaintiffs / Petitioners
1.	John Placeholder Attorney Represented

Defendants / Respondents
1.	John Absent Attorney Unrepresented

Legal Representatives 2

	Attorney Name	Client Name
1.	Jane Q. Public John Sample	CLIENT NAME Plaintiff, Since Oct 17, 2024
Attorney Name Jane Q. Public Company Name John Sample Office Address WESTBURY, NY 11590 Phone Number 012-345-6789 Registration Number 0123456789
2.	John Grey John Archetypal	CLIENT NAME Defendant, Since Feb 10, 2025
Attorney Name John Grey Company Name John Archetypal Office Address BROOKLYN, NY 11229 Phone Number 012-345-6789 Registration Number 0123456789

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Property details for 159 Remsen Ave

Status

For Sale

Days on market

154 days

Type

Multi Family Home

Zoning Districts

Year Built

1935

Stories

Flood Factor

6 / 10

The description and property data below may have been provided by a third party, the homeowner or public records.

Situated on a 30x100 lot with R6 zoning and a 2.43 FAR, this spacious 1-family property offers incredible redevelopment or expansion potential. The home features three floors plus a finished attic, a built-in 1-car garage, and a private driveway that accommodates multiple cars, along with a rear yard for added outdoor space. Shopping, dining, and transportation are all nearby. Additional description, photos, and floor plan will be posted soon. Contact listing broker today for more details or to schedule a viewing!

Property facts

Property features

Garage and Parking

Parking Features:
Parking Features:
Built-In Garage
Built-In Garage

Interior Features

Flooring:
Flooring:
Ceramic, Hardwood
Ceramic, Hardwood

Utilities

Electric:
Electric:
Circuit Breakers
Circuit Breakers

Exterior and Lot Features

Brick
Yard:
Yard:
Back, Front, Side
Back, Front, Side

Heating and Cooling

Heating Features:
Heating Features:
Gas
Gas
Water Heaters:
Water Heaters:
Gas
Gas

Other Rooms

Basement Features:
Basement Features:
Walk-in
Walk-in
Total Rooms:
Total Rooms:
9
9

Land Info

Lot Size Acres:
Lot Size Acres:
0.0690542
0.0690542
Lot Size Dimensions:
Lot Size Dimensions:
30.08X100
30.08X100
Lot Size Square Feet:
Lot Size Square Feet:
3008
3008

Bedrooms

Bedrooms On Level 2:
Bedrooms On Level 2:
1
1
Bedrooms On Level 3:
Bedrooms On Level 3:
3
3
Bedrooms On Level 4:
Bedrooms On Level 4:
1
1
Bedrooms:
Bedrooms:
5
5

Bathrooms

1/2 Bathrooms:
1/2 Bathrooms:
1
1
Bathrooms On Level 1:
Bathrooms On Level 1:
1.00
1.00
Bathrooms On Level 2:
Bathrooms On Level 2:
2.00
2.00
Bathrooms On Level 3:
Bathrooms On Level 3:
1.00
1.00
Full Bathrooms:
Full Bathrooms:
3
3
Total Bathrooms:
Total Bathrooms:
4.00
4.00

Building and Construction

Building Area Total:
Building Area Total:
648
648
Building Exterior Type:
Building Exterior Type:
Semi-Detached
Semi-Detached
Construction Materials:
Construction Materials:
Brick
Brick
Foundation Details:
Foundation Details:
Slab Concrete
Slab Concrete
House Style:
House Style:
Triplex
Triplex
Levels or Stories:
Levels or Stories:
4
4
Property Age:
Property Age:
90
90
Roof:
Roof:
Pitched
Pitched
Total Square Feet Living:
Total Square Feet Living:
1782
1782
Year Built:
Year Built:
1935
1935

Other Property Info

Annual Tax Amount:
Annual Tax Amount:
6204.00
6204.00
Area:
Area:
Remsen Village
Remsen Village
County:
County:
Kings (Brooklyn)
Kings (Brooklyn)
Cross Street:
Cross Street:
Rutland Rd
Rutland Rd
Lot Number:
Lot Number:
65
65
Patio Garden
Property Subtype:
Property Subtype:
Single Family
Single Family
Source Listing Status:
Source Listing Status:
Active
Active
Source Neighborhood:
Source Neighborhood:
Remsen Village
Remsen Village
Source Property Type:
Source Property Type:
Residential
Residential
Source System Name:
Source System Name:
C2C
C2C
Zoning:
Zoning:
R6
R6

Primary Land Use and Tax Lot Information

for 159 Remsen Ave

Lot Map

159 REMSEN AVENUE, 11212

Building Info

DOB Overview:

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Building Class:

B1
Two Family Dwellings: Brick
Year Built:

1935
Number of Buildings:

1
Floors on Main Building:

2.5
Building Dimensions:

18'36'
Actual Square Footage:

1,782
Calculated Square Footage:

1,620
Residential Floor Area:

1,296
Total Units:

2
Residential Units:

2
Extension:

None
Basement:

Above grade full basement
Proximity:

Semi-attached

Lot Info and Address

Address:

159 REMSEN AVENUE
Zip Code:

11212
Borough:

Brooklyn (3)
Block — Lot:

4609 — 65
BBLE:

3046090065
Lot Buildings:
BIN

Name

3099821 159 REMSEN AVENUE
Ownership:
Land Use:

01
One & Two Family Buildings
Lot Dimensions:

30.08'100'
Calculated Lot Perimeter:

259.84 ft
Acres:

0.07
Lot Area:

3,008
Lot Type:

Inside

BIN	Name
3099821	159 REMSEN AVENUE

Zoning and FAR

Zoning Districts:

R6
Moderate-density residence district
DCP Zoning Map:

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Actual FAR:

0.59
Max Residential FAR:

2.43
Max Commercial FAR:

0
Max Facility FAR:

4.80
Max Residential Sqft:

7,309
Buildable Residential Sqft:

5,527
Residential Area Distribution:

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Real Property Records

for 159 Remsen Ave

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Property Price History

for 159 Remsen Ave

Date	Event	Price	Price/Sqft	Source
Mar 5, 2025	Listing removed	—	—	Brooklyn
Mar 4, 2025	Listed	$1,195,000	$671	Brooklyn
Feb 28, 2025	Listed	$1,195,000	$1,844	Brooklyn

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Property Tax History

for 159 Remsen Ave

Year	Taxes	Land	Additions	Total Assessment
2024	$6,144	$20,760	$32,160	$52,920
2023	$5,861	$20,760	$26,700	$47,460
2022	$5,761	$20,760	$19,320	$40,080
2021	$6,027	$20,760	$20,760	$41,520
2020	$5,719	$20,760	$16,260	$37,020
2019	$5,333	$20,760	$16,680	$37,440
2018	$5,031	$12,477	$11,575	$24,052
2017	$4,903	$14,226	$9,826	$24,052
2016	$4,771	$17,028	$6,841	$23,869
2015	$4,403	$14,607	$7,912	$22,519
2014	$4,070	$12,590	$8,656	$21,246
2013	$3,846	$13,877	$6,167	$20,044
2012	$3,649	$14,396	$5,648	$20,044
2010	$2,929	$17,151	$2,740	$19,891
2009	$2,789	$12,930	$5,836	$18,766
2007	$2,379	$2,771	$13,933	$16,704

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840 Brooklyn Ave Brooklyn, NY 11203MF	$860,000 02/07/2025	1925	5	3	1,828 +46difference	2,000	0.98 mi
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near 159 Remsen Ave

Address	Price	Built	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot Size	Distance
687 E 42nd St Brooklyn, NY 11203MF	$849,999 22 days ago	1930	4	3	1,785 +3difference	1,767	1.58 mi
687 E 42nd StMF Brooklyn, NY 11203 1930 Built 1,785 +3 Sqft 1,767 Lot Size 1.58 mi Distance
88 Lott St Brooklyn, NY 11226MF	$839,900 264 days ago	1920	5	2	1,796 +14	1,574	1.65 mi
88 Lott StMF Brooklyn, NY 11226 1920 Built 1,796 +14 Sqft 1,574 Lot Size 1.65 mi Distance
349 E 28th St Brooklyn, NY 11226MF	$999,000 119 days ago	—	6	5	1,814 +32	4,000	1.73 mi
349 E 28th StMF Brooklyn, NY 11226 — Built 1,814 +32 Sqft 4,000 Lot Size 1.73 mi Distance
381 E 31st St Brooklyn, NY 11226MF	$1,280,000 240 days ago	1925	4	2	1,815 +33	3,425	1.66 mi
381 E 31st StMF Brooklyn, NY 11226 1925 Built 1,815 +33 Sqft 3,425 Lot Size 1.66 mi Distance
39 E 52nd St Brooklyn, NY 11203MF	$998,000 19 days ago	1925	4	3	1,824 +42	2,000	0.06 mi
39 E 52nd StMF Brooklyn, NY 11203 1925 Built 1,824 +42 Sqft 2,000 Lot Size 0.06 mi Distance
1403 Troy Ave Brooklyn, NY 11203MF	$800,000 90 days ago	1935	4	3	1,836 +54	1,767	1.56 mi
1403 Troy AveMF Brooklyn, NY 11203 1935 Built 1,836 +54 Sqft 1,767 Lot Size 1.56 mi Distance
1737 Pacific St Brooklyn, NY 11213MF	$1,329,000 181 days ago	1905	6	3	1,728 -54	1,480	1.17 mi
1737 Pacific StMF Brooklyn, NY 11213 1905 Built 1,728 -54 Sqft 1,480 Lot Size 1.17 mi Distance
256 Herzl St Brooklyn, NY 11212MF	$899,000 42 days ago	1930	5	3	1,720 -62	2,000	0.75 mi
256 Herzl StMF Brooklyn, NY 11212 1930 Built 1,720 -62 Sqft 2,000 Lot Size 0.75 mi Distance
108 Veronica Pl Brooklyn, NY 11226MF	$1,138,888 380 days ago	1920	4	3	1,844 +62	3,682	1.59 mi
108 Veronica PlMF Brooklyn, NY 11226 1920 Built 1,844 +62 Sqft 3,682 Lot Size 1.59 mi Distance
674 E 83rd St Brooklyn, NY 11236MF	$699,000 152 days ago	1955	4	2	1,720 -62	2,000	1.69 mi
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Schools

serving 159 Remsen Ave

School Name	Rating	Grades	Distance
Ps 219 Kennedy King 1060 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212	4 / 10	K−5	0.29 mi
K−5 Grades Parent Rating 0.29 mi Distance
Little Flower Preparatory 755 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213	—	PK−5	0.24 mi
PK−5 Grades Parent Rating 0.24 mi Distance
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 1060 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212	5 / 10	6−7	0.30 mi
6−7 Grades Parent Rating 0.30 mi Distance
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) 905 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203	4 / 10	6−8	0.13 mi
6−8 Grades Parent Rating 0.13 mi Distance
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies 905 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203	—	6−8	0.13 mi
6−8 Grades Parent Rating 0.13 mi Distance
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus 133 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203	8 / 10	K−5	0.21 mi
K−5 Grades Parent Rating 0.21 mi Distance
East Brooklyn Community High School 9517 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11212	2 / 10	9−12	0.39 mi
9−12 Grades Parent Rating 0.39 mi Distance
Stars & Knights Day School 414 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213	—	K−8	0.33 mi
K−8 Grades Parent Rating 0.33 mi Distance
Steps Elementary School 432 East 92nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212	—	K−5	0.46 mi
K−5 Grades Parent Rating 0.46 mi Distance
Kings Collegiate Charter School 905 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203	6 / 10	K−12	0.44 mi
K−12 Grades Parent Rating 0.44 mi Distance

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Flood Factor

for 159 Remsen Ave

6 ^|10

Major

FEMA Zone (Est.)

X (unshaded)

Flood insurance:

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159 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212

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