Welcome to 159 Adelphi Street in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. This legal three unit building is yearning for you to come and bring it back to it's original glory. The property is currently in "ok" condition but looking for someone to come and renovate it to it's original stature. The property can easily be converted into a two or single unit dwelling. Up to you. The building is 20 x 34 and there is over 4000 square feet of unused allowable square footage. Come create your masterpiece.
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Sold
$3,997,000
159 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
5beds
2,800sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1901
-- sqft lot
$4,140,700 Zestimate®
$1,428/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$4,140,700
$3.60M - $4.76M
Not available
Zestimate® history
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Listed by:
Jonathan Tager,
Corcoran
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1688948
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,800
- Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 020740020
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1901
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fort Greene
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,428/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,685,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,292
- Date on market: 11/7/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2025 | Sold | $3,997,000+0.1%$1,428/sqft |
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| 10/22/2024 | Contingent | $3,995,000$1,427/sqft |
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| 10/1/2024 | Pending sale | $3,995,000$1,427/sqft |
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| 9/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000+195.9%$1,427/sqft |
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| 11/17/2023 | Sold | $1,350,000-43.8%$482/sqft |
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| 11/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,400,000+0.2%$857/sqft |
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| 4/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/8/2023 | Price change | $2,395,000+0.8%$855/sqft |
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| 7/10/2022 | Price change | $2,375,000-0.8%$848/sqft |
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| 4/7/2022 | Price change | $2,395,000+4.4%$855/sqft |
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| 4/15/2021 | Price change | $2,295,000-0.2%$820/sqft |
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| 12/17/2020 | Price change | $2,300,000-7.8%$821/sqft |
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| 10/16/2020 | Price change | $2,495,000-5%$891/sqft |
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| 5/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $2,625,000+176.3%$938/sqft |
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| 9/5/2010 | Listing removed | $950,000$339/sqft |
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| 6/11/2010 | Listed for sale | $950,000-20.8%$339/sqft |
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| 8/14/2007 | Sold | $1,200,000+528.3%$429/sqft |
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| 12/30/1998 | Sold | $191,000$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,484 +4.7% | $161,100 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $5,237 | $154,020 -18.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $189,000 +5% |
| 2022 | -- | $180,060 +16.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $154,740 -5.9% |
| 2020 | $4,875 +6% | $164,520 +8.1% |
| 2019 | $4,600 +1.2% | $152,160 +600.2% |
| 2018 | $4,546 +5% | $21,730 +2.3% |
| 2017 | $4,328 +8.8% | $21,232 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $3,978 | $20,343 +6% |
| 2015 | $3,978 +64.7% | $19,192 +6% |
| 2014 | $2,416 | $18,109 |
| 2013 | -- | $18,109 +2.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $17,694 +4.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $16,953 +6% |
| 2010 | -- | $15,994 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $15,091 |
| 2008 | -- | $15,091 +2.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $14,745 +4.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $14,128 +6% |
| 2005 | -- | $13,329 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $12,576 |
| 2003 | -- | $12,576 +2.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $12,288 +4.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $11,774 +6% |
| 2000 | -- | $11,108 |
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Neighborhood: Fort Greene
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ps 20 Clinton HillGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Fort Green Preparatory AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Benjamin Banneker AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- New York
- Kings County
- New York
- 11205
- Brooklyn
- Fort Greene
- 159 Adelphi St
