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551 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 551 Chester St

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Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

3,750

General information

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Address
Primary address
551 Chester Street
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
Brownsville
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03614-0011

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Building
Property type
Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sq. ft.
6,150
Building dimensions
25 ft x 82 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1930
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,088
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
6
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
37.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,750

Area overview

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

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Ownership

Ownership information for 551 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 551 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/02/2025 - R
09/16/2025 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2025100100514001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
03/04/2022 - R
02/24/2022 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2022030300010001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/15/2017 - R
08/10/2017 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2017081401064001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/24/2016 - R
08/10/2016 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2016082301232001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/02/1993 - R Mortgage
(3280001789728)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX
08/02/1993 - R
06/29/1993 - D		 Deed
(3270001789727)		 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
07/28/1986 - R Mortgage
(3980001185498)		 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/28/1986 - R
05/30/1986 - D		 Deed
(3970001185497)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
05/17/1983 - D
05/17/1983 - R		 Deed
(FT_3860000959686)
05/31/1977 - R Mortgage
(37730092201482)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 551 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,088
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$853,000
Assessed value
$383,850

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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 $766,000 $344,700 $48,939 12.439% $6,088 $6,088 +6.48%
2024/25 $638,000 $287,100 $45,735 12.5% $5,717 $5,717 +7.97%
2023/24 $599,000 $269,550 $42,351 12.502% $5,295 $5,295 +6.16%
2022/23 $620,000 $279,000 $40,656 12.267% $4,987 $4,987 +8.28%
2021/22 $530,000 $238,500 $37,645 12.235% $4,606 $4,606 -0.26%
2020/21 $630,000 $283,500 $37,645 12.267% $4,618 $4,618 +5.24%
2019/20 $562,000 $252,900 $35,181 12.473% $4,388 $4,388 +6.80%
2018/19 $474,000 $213,300 $32,578 12.612% $4,109 $4,109 +3.29%
2017/18 $421,000 $189,450 $31,274 12.719% $3,978 $3,978 +6.55%
2016/17 $402,000 $180,900 $28,958 12.892% $3,733 $3,733 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 551 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/29/2005 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/17/2005 Ub-unsafe buildings

*Most recent DOB violation on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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)
0.302
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Neighbors for 551 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY

539 Chester St, Brooklyn 546 Chester St, Brooklyn 531 Chester St, Brooklyn 517 Chester St, Brooklyn 533 Chester St, Brooklyn 519 Chester St, Brooklyn 554 Chester St, Brooklyn 542 Chester St, Brooklyn 543 Chester St, Brooklyn 537 Chester St, Brooklyn 523 Chester St, Brooklyn 550 Chester St, Brooklyn 521 Chester St, Brooklyn 540 Chester St, Brooklyn 536 Chester St, Brooklyn 532 Chester St, Brooklyn 874 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 528 Chester St, Brooklyn 547 Chester St, Brooklyn 548 Chester St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 551 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 551 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 551 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 551 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

551 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 6,150 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 551 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

551 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $383,850.

What are the property taxes for 551 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 551 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $6,087.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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