| Primary address | 542 Chester Street |
| Secondary address | 542 Garage Chester St |
| Neighborhood | Brownsville |
| Zip code | 11212 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03613-0052 |
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| Purchase date | 07/19/2022 |
| Purchase price | $825,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 3,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 2,460 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Frontage | Chester Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Lott Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 23 |
| Community district | 16 |
| Closest police station | 0.69 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.48 Miles |
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542 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930 and has a total of 2,460 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 542 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $67,560, the tax amount paid for 542 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is $2,772.
When was 542 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold?542 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 12/12/2025.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Sale date | Sale price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/19/2022 | $825,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 542 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $2,773 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,126,000 |
| Assessed value: | $67,560 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 542 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 | $990,000 | $59,400 | $13,973 | 19.843% | $2,773 | $2,773 | +0.09% |
| 2024/25 | $911,000 | $54,660 | $13,792 | 20.085% | $2,770 | $2,770 | +5.77% |
| 2023/24 | $884,000 | $53,040 | $13,039 | 20.085% | $2,619 | $2,619 | +4.65% |
| 2022/23 | $861,000 | $51,660 | $12,322 | 20.309% | $2,502 | $2,502 | +7.68% |
| 2021/22 | $750,000 | $45,000 | $11,644 | 19.963% | $2,324 | $2,324 | -5.16% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 165 Ida Posner | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 193 | 0.13 |
| P.S. 165 Ida Posner | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 193 | 0.13 |
| P.S. 41 Francis White | 3 | No | Public | K-5 | 154 | 0.19 |
| Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 651 | 0.21 |
| Peoples Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.24 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mott Hall Iv | 2 | No | Public | 6-8 | 128 | 0.19 |
| Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 651 | 0.21 |
| Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 83 | 0.21 |
| Peoples Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.24 |
| P.S. 184 Newport | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 440 | 0.26 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Brooklyn Democracy Academy | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 140 | 0.21 |
| Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 200 | 0.21 |
| Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 227 | 0.54 |
| Teachers Preperatory High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 189 | 0.54 |
| East Brooklyn Community High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 127 | 0.62 |
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Here are the neighbors for 542 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 546 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,808 | 06/18/2014 | $5,942,670 |
| 539 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,952 | 03/27/2017 | $40,000 |
| 522 Chester St, Brooklyn | 3,075 | 11/13/2007 | $583,000 |
| 514 Chester St, Brooklyn | 3,075 | 10/27/2015 | $18,400,000 |
| 518 Chester St, Brooklyn | 3,075 | 06/27/2019 | $11,400,993 |
| 554 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,808 | 05/31/2013 | $355,140 |
| 550 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,808 | 08/15/2012 | |
| 551 Chester St, Brooklyn | 6,150 | 06/29/1993 | |
| 543 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,952 | 03/13/2010 | |
| 537 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,952 | 06/03/2026 | $1,220,000 |
| 508 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,856 | 08/08/2016 | |
| 540 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,950 | 02/04/2020 | |
| 536 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,920 | 03/23/2022 | |
| 532 Chester St, Brooklyn | 6,000 | 02/26/2009 | |
| 156 Newport St, Brooklyn | 08/02/1979 | ||
| 874 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn | 2,600 | ||
| 528 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 10/23/2002 | $230,000 |
| 547 Chester St, Brooklyn | 6,150 | 08/09/1990 | |
| 510 Chester St, Brooklyn | 7,200 | 06/18/2014 | $5,942,670 |
| 548 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,808 | 08/09/2023 | $660,000 |
