| Primary address | 537 Chester Street |
| Secondary address | 537 Garage Chester St |
| Neighborhood | Brownsville |
| Zip code | 11212 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03614-0018 |
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| Purchase date | 04/28/2016 |
| Purchase price | $675,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $7,913 |
| Lot sqft | 2,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Four Families (C3) |
| Building sqft | 2,952 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Walk-up apartment |
| Building material | Stone |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Frontage(s) | Chester Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Rockaway Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 23 |
| Community district | 16 |
| Closest police station | 0.69 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.50 Miles |
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537 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930 and has a total of 2,952 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 537 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $165,150, the tax amount paid for 537 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is $7,656. For the next year, the tax amount for 537 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is estimated at $7,913.
When was 537 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the last sale price?537 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 04/28/2016 for $675,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s). There are 1 active listings at this address.
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| Listing type | For Sale |
|---|---|
| Listing date | 11/28/2025 |
| Last updated | 12/17/2025 |
| Lot size | 0.057 Acre |
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2016 | $675,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 537 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $7,656 |
| Estimated property tax: | $7,913 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $367,000 |
| Assessed value: | $165,150 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 537 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 | $367,000 | $165,150 | $61,550 | 12.439% | $7,656 | $7,656 | +7.39% |
| 2024/25 | $306,000 | $137,700 | $57,035 | 12.5% | $7,129 | $7,129 | +7.95% |
| 2023/24 | $288,000 | $129,600 | $52,827 | 12.502% | $6,604 | $6,604 | +10.01% |
| 2022/23 | $342,000 | $153,900 | $48,939 | 12.267% | $6,003 | $6,003 | +0.26% |
| 2021/22 | $312,000 | $140,400 | $48,939 | 12.235% | $5,988 | $5,988 | +3.10% |
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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 (miles) | 0.279 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | B60 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.041 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 165 Ida Posner | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 193 | 0.16 |
| P.S. 165 Ida Posner | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 193 | 0.16 |
| P.S. 41 Francis White | 3 | No | Public | K-5 | 154 | 0.17 |
| Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 651 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 184 Newport | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 440 | 0.23 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Mott Hall Iv | 2 | No | Public | 6-8 | 128 | 0.17 |
| Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 651 | 0.20 |
| Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 83 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 184 Newport | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 440 | 0.23 |
| Peoples Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.25 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 200 | 0.20 |
| Brooklyn Democracy Academy | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 140 | 0.20 |
| Teachers Preperatory High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 189 | 0.54 |
| Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 227 | 0.54 |
| East Brooklyn Community High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 127 | 0.64 |
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Here are the neighbors for 537 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178 Newport St, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 03/04/2003 | $280,000 |
| 539 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,952 | 03/27/2017 | $40,000 |
| 546 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,808 | 06/18/2014 | $5,942,670 |
| 531 Chester St, Brooklyn | 3,480 | 06/24/2024 | $800,000 |
| 517 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,128 | 09/20/2005 | $505,000 |
| 533 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,952 | 07/18/2018 | $800,000 |
| 519 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,128 | 06/18/2014 | $5,942,670 |
| 176 Newport St, Brooklyn | 2,036 | 03/04/2003 | $280,000 |
| 554 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,808 | 05/31/2013 | $355,140 |
| 542 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,460 | 12/12/2025 | |
| 523 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,128 | 03/06/2017 | |
| 515 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,224 | 07/02/2009 | |
| 543 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,952 | 03/13/2010 | |
| 551 Chester St, Brooklyn | 6,150 | 06/29/1993 | |
| 550 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,808 | 08/15/2012 | |
| 521 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,256 | 08/11/2010 | $335,000 |
| 874 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn | 2,600 | ||
| 509 Chester St, Brooklyn | 3,822 | 11/09/2004 | |
| 547 Chester St, Brooklyn | 6,150 | 08/09/1990 | |
| 548 Chester St, Brooklyn | 1,808 | 08/09/2023 | $660,000 |
