159 S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
OFF MARKET

159 S 1st St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Williamsburg
  • Studio
  • 1,785 sqft

$1,851,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,490/mo*
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$1,851,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,490/mo*
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Studio
1,785 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This multi-family home is located at 159 S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY. 159 S 1st St is in the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY and in ZIP code 11211. This property has approximately 1,785 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1327 sqft and was built in 1935.
159 S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is a studio, 1,785 sqft multi-family in Williamsburg, built in 1935. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,851,600, with a rent estimate of $6,123/month.

Home Highlights

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HOA
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 159 S 1st St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1935Year Updated: 1935
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1327 sqft

Market trends in Williamsburg

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.3M
$45KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
$1.24K
$51MoM
Available listings
269
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,379
Assessment$1,854,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 159 S 1st St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
115 S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY
0.10
Multi-Family Home
$3,200,000
11/19/25
-
2,084
183 S 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.09
Multi-Family Home
$2,800,000
07/11/25
6
3
2,200
96 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY
0.33
Multi-Family Home
$1,800,000
09/19/25
-
1,800
105 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.17
Multi-Family Home
$2,635,000
08/13/25
-
2,880
170 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.19
Multi-Family Home
$3,475,000
12/11/25
1
1
3,360
164 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.19
Multi-Family Home
$4,490,000
09/25/25
2
1
4,400
100 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.32
Multi-Family Home
$1,997,000
03/10/26
3
3
2,049
270 S 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$2,920,000
12/19/25
6
3.5
3,400
181 Taylor St, Brooklyn, NY
0.47
Multi-Family Home
$1,900,000
05/11/26
-
1,908
241 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.12
Multi-Family Home
$2,275,026
02/11/26
-
5,650

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Williamsburg
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What Locals Say about Williamsburg

At least 1237 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 31 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 27 % Say car is needed

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Kelly N
    "It’s so gentrified, everything is so expensive. It’s unfortunate this is where I was raised and I can’t even provide that for my kids anymore. "
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  • Leilani Mason
    "40 minutes to midtown manhattan. I take the ferry or the subway. It’s a little difficult but I do it "
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  • Itsinmyhair
    "Getting your kids into a good school is so hard and extremely expensive. Good child care is difficult to find"
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  • Itsinmyhair
    "New York has the best mix of people and culture. These is always something fun and interesting happening."
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  • Michelle
    "It’s alright. Just like the rest of Brooklyn. It’s all the same. Nothing really gets better. It is what it is"
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  • Lauren Resler-Stupak
    "I drive and subway. My husband takes the subway into Manhattan 6 days a week. My kids walk, scooter, bike. "
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  • Luis M Lopez
    "This neighborhood has morphed into a vibrant community that has tons of options. It has not preserved the culture that once was located here, however."
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here for 5 years and it definitely got more dangerous since covid but still very nice. Night out is great if you are into that and plenty of restaurants. "
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    "The coffe/bar by the train, crepes, pizza, and bodegas. Loud during work from home hours (by bodegas) & lots of parties in the summer. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Williamsburg is the best aria, everything is close with buildings , like the train station the buses the city bikes the schools the super marketplace that’s why this location is the best!"
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    "Great access to ply lo trznsportatjon and going to the city is very easy because there are trains that "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for years now, and it's a very good place to be. Lots of restaurants, bars, parks, shopping nearby. You won't be disappointed, even for just a visit. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The waterfront parks and sport fields, the bicycle lanes, skate park are all nice, but we are waiting for many more parks the city promised all along the water front "
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  • Trulia User
    "I am not a parent and do not have anything relevant for parents of young children in this neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are good schools and a really great community here for raising kids. The parks and playgrounds are plentiful. "
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  • Trulia User
    "People don’t really clean after their pets for the most part . A lot of people also don’t train their dogs properly ."
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  • Trulia User
    "Never a dull moment living here. Does get loud during the summer but you'll get use to it; also dog friendly"
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  • Trulia User
    "food, parties, people, trains, busses, city bikes, etc this area is full of fun and family activities "
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  • Trulia User
    "parks, gyms, recreation centers, dance studios, karate schools, parades, bars, restaurants, centers, etc.."
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  • Trulia User
    "I walk to work or I take a short L train ride. If the train isn’t running and I don’t walk I’ll get a quick Uber. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I really don’t know but Halloween is very popular on my neighborhood. Also we have really nice parks, Bar and restaurants "
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy subway access and freeway near by with Williamsburg bridge and Midtown tunnel access to the city."
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    "There are lot of public places to go out with kids. The schools in the neighbourhood are great and the public transport is safe to travel with kids "
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  • Trulia User
    "Super easy transport to Manhattan via train, bus, or ferry! It you work from home, lots of coffee shops and coworking spaces if you need to escape your apartment. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The constant building of high rise apartments priced at ridiculous high minimums for terrible and rushed work. Awful people moving in who treat the side walk like a dumpster. Broken glass and dog poop, rats and garbage everywhere. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many green spaces and places to play for children. There are dog & skate parks also. Sprinkler in the summer and kids making snow people in the winter."
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s a freshness to the whole place. Granted there’s a lot of new construction , but it’s more an attitude of the people to do something new."
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  • Nancy
    "I live here for 7 years. I do like the fact that you are literally close to everything by just a walk away. Also the city is like 15 minutes ride on the L train which is my closest train station. We have a fresh market at MCcarren park every Saturday morning from 8-2pm. Lots of lots of restaurants and coffee shops..🥰"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of people have dogs here and walk their dogs around in the area; there are several nice parks and dog runs"
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  • Trulia User
    "lively and bustling however it's gotten very expensive to live here one of the most expensive in brook and in NYC "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good parks for children and adults alike . Good schools international vide good restaurant "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs, couple of parks, some bars and restaurants are relaxed about dogs. Dog parks available are a little small or a little dirty. The area could use better space for off lead. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of people with dogs and there are a couple of parks around with dog parks as well. Most people are very friendly with dogs!"
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  • Trulia User
    "I work in Williamsburg. This neighborhood is Clothed to Manhattan and to Queens. It is a convenient area. Good transportation. "
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  • Trulia User
    "dog 🐕 owners some pick up after their dogs some don't.. alot of dog owners don't even put there dogs on a lease they just let them walk by themselves."
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  • Trulia User
    "Big puppy boom + WFH boom during Covid — lots of nice dogs and neighborhood pup friends. Welcome to enjoy street dining and outdoor seating at cafes and bars."
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  • Trulia User
    "we have different community events throughout the year. Such as park gatherings, street vending, and yearly holidays such as Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. "
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  • Trulia User
    "there are local fairs and farmers markets that go on all the time. everybody is friendly and it is a very family oriented area."
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    "Seeing other dog owners walking their dogs and the dog parks and other dog friendly places. Lots of parks and dogs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Cafe, restaurants, artist,Netflix productions ,young atmosphere that makes you feel alive. If you live in Williamsburg you will be the envy of the entire country !!! "
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