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181 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

181 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 181 Chester Street
Secondary address 181 Rear Chester St
Neighborhood Brownsville
Zip code 11212
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03521-0005

Sales & Tax Overview for 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 08/18/2006
Purchase price $475,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $4,049

Lot & Building Information for 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,500
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) i
Building sqft 3,000
Building dimensions 25 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1910
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 23
Community district 16
Closest police station 0.19 Miles
Closest fire station 0.25 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 181 Rear Chester St, Brooklyn, NY 11212

About 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 3,000 square feet and a current price per square foot of $158.

What is the year built & the current market value of 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

181 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $782,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/18/2006 $475,000

Title Documents for 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/13/2021 - D
07/20/2021 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021071400071001)
07/21/2010 - D
10/18/2010 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010101301212001)
08/18/2006 - D
09/19/2006 - R
Mortgage
(2006091301987001)
08/18/2006 - D
09/01/2006 - R
Mortgage
(2006082301183002)
08/18/2006 - D
09/01/2006 - R
Deed
(2006082301183001)
02/15/2005 - D
03/16/2005 - R
Mortgage
(2005030401771001)
01/25/1999 - R Assignment of Tax Lien
(3370006428137)
12/23/1998 - R Deed
(3160006386516)
07/14/1998 - D
12/15/1998 - R
Deed
(3760006373976)
06/18/1997 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(3430005653443)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $3,820
Estimated property tax: $4,049
Tax assessor's market value: $782,000
Assessed value: $46,920

Assessment History for 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $782,000 $46,920 $19,253 19.843% $3,820 $3,820 +4.72%
2024/25 $793,000 $47,580 $18,163 20.085% $3,648 $3,648 +5.99%
2023/24 $893,000 $53,580 $17,137 20.085% $3,442 $3,442 -1.10%
2022/23 $701,000 $42,060 $17,137 20.309% $3,480 $3,480 +2.51%
2021/22 $631,000 $37,860 $17,006 19.963% $3,395 $3,395 +0.55%

Permits for 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/09/2004 Alteration type 1
         
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Rockaway Ave & Livonia Ave at NW Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.338
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Bus Routes
Name Rockaway Av/Sutter Av
Line B60
Distance (miles) 0.039

Neighbors for 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 181 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
99 Chester St, Brooklyn 4,986 03/13/1992
110 Chester St, Brooklyn 195,060 03/29/1926
167 Bristol St, Brooklyn 27,300 06/02/1975
173 Chester St, Brooklyn 2,955 09/26/1996
161 Chester St, Brooklyn 2,955 12/11/1996
464 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 27,300 03/25/2022
1656 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 5,472 10/15/1992
1660 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 23,734 05/14/2007 $4,000,000
176 Bristol St, Brooklyn 1,340 09/16/2019 $10
177 Chester St, Brooklyn 2,955 05/21/2021
95 Chester St, Brooklyn 16,975 12/10/2013 $575,000
255 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn 2,970 03/20/2006
1658 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 05/14/2007 $4,000,000
478 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 5,000 11/19/2001
121 Chester St, Brooklyn 2,955 05/06/2010
105 Chester St, Brooklyn 2,205 03/13/1992
85 Bristol St, Brooklyn 43,200 12/14/2009 $5,000,000
175 Bristol St, Brooklyn 01/11/1991
182 Bristol St, Brooklyn 1,340
167 Chester St, Brooklyn 3,250 10/05/2004 $400,000
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