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556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 556 Chester St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

2001

Lot sq. ft.

1,225

General information

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Address
Primary address
556 Chester Street
Alternate address(es)
127 Lott Ave
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
Brownsville
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03613-0001

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,400
Building dimensions
20 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
2001
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,268
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Lott Avenue (wide)
Chester Street (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20.42 ft x 60 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,225

Area overview

Walk score
74 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
23
Community district
16
Closest police station
0.67 Miles
Closest fire station
0.50 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/13/2021 - R
05/06/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021050600558001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/14/2021 - R
04/17/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021050700350001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/09/2013 - R
01/03/2013 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013010300982001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/28/2012 - R
09/13/2012 - D		 Mortgage
(2012121100295001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX
01/30/2006 - R
11/13/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006012600665001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX X
11/17/2005 - R
10/26/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005111401416001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/20/2004 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(2003111902677001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/17/2004 - R
11/28/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003112800780001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
11/21/2003 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(2003091200324033)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
01/20/2004 - R
11/14/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003111902677002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,268
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,044,000
Assessed value
$62,640

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,074,000 $64,440 $32,276 19.843% $6,686 $6,405 -1.45%
2024/25 $956,000 $57,360 $32,356 20.085% $6,768 $6,499 +2.66%
2023/24 $845,000 $50,700 $31,518 20.085% $6,612 $6,330 +3.59%
2022/23 $692,000 $41,520 $30,090 20.309% $6,407 $6,111 +8.06%
2021/22 $759,000 $45,540 $28,325 19.963% $5,942 $5,655 +0.75%
2020/21 $753,000 $45,180 $26,670 21.045% $5,909 $5,613 -0.61%
2019/20 $659,000 $39,540 $26,680 21.167% $5,944 $5,647 +3.94%
2018/19 $542,000 $32,520 $25,972 20.919% $5,739 $5,433 +7.37%
2017/18 $477,000 $28,620 $24,822 20.385% $5,360 $5,060 +8.85%
2016/17 $450,000 $27,000 $23,254 19.991% $4,959 $4,649 +8.95%
Permits

Permit information for 556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/02/2002 New building
08/22/2000 New building

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
12/12/2024 B
05/24/2021 C
05/24/2021 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$599,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$516

5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Rockaway Ave & Livonia Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.311
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.12
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.12
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.19
P.S. 41 Francis White 3 No Public K-5 154 0.21
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Cre 5 No Charter K-5 208 0.26
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.26
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.26
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.26
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.26
Riverdale Avenue Community School 5 No Public PK, K-5 300 0.28
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.19
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V 3 No Public 6-8 83 0.19
Mott Hall Iv 2 No Public 6-8 128 0.21
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.26
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.26
Riverdale Avenue Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 118 0.28
Key Collegiate Charter School NR No Charter 6-8 116 0.49
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.60
Mott Hall Bridges Academy 3 No Public 6-8 175 0.60
P.S. Is 323 4 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.60
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School 4 No Public 9-12 200 0.19
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.19
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School 5 No Public 9-12 227 0.56
Teachers Preperatory High School NR No Public 9-12 189 0.56
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.63
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.67
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 117 0.82
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.91
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.95
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 0.95

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Neighbors for 556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY

119 Lott Ave, Brooklyn 529 Bristol St, Brooklyn 516 Bristol St, Brooklyn 123 Lott Ave, Brooklyn 117 Lott Ave, Brooklyn 532 Bristol St, Brooklyn 528 Bristol St, Brooklyn 536 Bristol St, Brooklyn 513 Bristol St, Brooklyn 522 Bristol St, Brooklyn 518 Bristol St, Brooklyn 125 Lott Ave, Brooklyn 538 Bristol St, Brooklyn 534 Bristol St, Brooklyn 512 Bristol St, Brooklyn 525 Bristol St, Brooklyn 521 Bristol St, Brooklyn 519 Bristol St, Brooklyn 515 Bristol St, Brooklyn 929 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 2001.

What is the total square footage of 556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 2,400 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $62,640.

What are the property taxes for 556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 556 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $6,268.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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