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540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 540 Garage Chester St

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

3,000

Sale price

$512,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
540 Chester Street
Alternate address(es)
540 Garage Chester St
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
Brownsville
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03613-0050

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
2,950
Building dimensions
20 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
Sales
Sale date
09/19/2019
Sale price
$512,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,363
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
8
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
30 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,000

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
0.69 Miles
Closest fire station
0.48 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/19/2019 $512,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXX. , XX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
01/25/2016 $604,000 XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXXX
10/03/2008 $590,000 XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/23/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025092000049005)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX X X
09/24/2025 - R
09/22/2025 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025092400010001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXX
09/23/2025 - R
09/05/2025 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2025092000049004)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX X X
09/23/2025 - R
09/05/2025 - D		 Agreement
(2025092000049003)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX X X
09/23/2025 - R
09/05/2025 - D		 Mortgage
(2025092000049002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX X X
09/23/2025 - R
09/02/2025 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2025092000049001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XX XXXX X X
12/29/2023 - R
12/22/2023 - D		 Certificate
(2023122200095001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/29/2023 - R
12/21/2023 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2023122200095002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
05/15/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023051200003002)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
05/15/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023051200003001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 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
$6,363
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$895,000
Assessed value
$402,750

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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 $791,000 $355,950 $47,368 12.439% $5,892 $5,892 +66.10%
2024/25 $742,000 $44,520 $17,662 20.085% $3,547 $3,547 +5.80%
2023/24 $772,000 $46,320 $16,694 20.085% $3,353 $3,353 +4.74%
2022/23 $632,000 $37,920 $15,763 20.309% $3,201 $3,201 +7.61%
2021/22 $590,000 $35,400 $14,904 19.963% $2,975 $2,975 -5.11%
2020/21 $617,000 $37,020 $14,898 21.045% $3,135 $3,135 +0.64%
2019/20 $533,000 $31,980 $14,718 21.167% $3,115 $3,115 +7.05%
2018/19 $624,000 $37,440 $13,912 20.919% $2,910 $2,910 +8.68%
2017/18 $568,000 $34,080 $13,136 20.385% $2,678 $2,678 +7.85%
2016/17 $566,000 $33,960 $12,420 19.991% $2,483 $2,483 +2.28%
Permits

Permit information for 540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/31/2024 Alteration CO
10/09/2024 Alteration CO
09/13/2024 Alteration CO
09/11/2024 Alteration CO
09/05/2024 Alteration CO

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

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Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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)
0.287
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Neighbors for 540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY

546 Chester St, Brooklyn 539 Chester St, Brooklyn 522 Chester St, Brooklyn 514 Chester St, Brooklyn 518 Chester St, Brooklyn 542 Chester St, Brooklyn 554 Chester St, Brooklyn 550 Chester St, Brooklyn 551 Chester St, Brooklyn 543 Chester St, Brooklyn 508 Chester St, Brooklyn 536 Chester St, Brooklyn 532 Chester St, Brooklyn 156 Newport St, Brooklyn 874 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 528 Chester St, Brooklyn 154 Newport St, Brooklyn 547 Chester St, Brooklyn 510 Chester St, Brooklyn 548 Chester St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 540 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 540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 2,950 square feet.

When was 540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 09/19/2019 for $512,000.

What is the assessed value of 540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $402,750.

What are the property taxes for 540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 540 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $6,363.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

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