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72 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 72 Chestnut St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,975

General information

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Address
Primary address
72 Chestnut Street
Alternate address(es)
72 Garage Chestnut St
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04103-0055

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,168
Building dimensions
20 ft x 53 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,782
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)
Chestnut Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Jamaica Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
29.75 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,975

Area overview

Walk score
47 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
79 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
1.05 Miles
Closest fire station
0.62 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 72 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 72 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/12/2016 - R
12/09/2016 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016121200171001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
11/25/2016 - R
11/09/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016112500315001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
11/02/2015 - R
10/28/2015 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015102900460001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
11/05/2015 - R
10/16/2015 - D		 Mortgage
(2015110201011001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
08/21/2009 - R
07/10/2009 - D		 Mortgage
(2009072400376001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
07/08/2008 - R
06/19/2008 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008063001437001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
02/15/2008 - R
12/13/2007 - D		 Deed
(2008020700325001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/20/2007 - R
05/31/2007 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006022202042001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/09/2006 - R
12/01/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005121200237001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
11/15/1993 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3710001814771)		 XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 72 Chestnut 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
$6,782
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$759,000
Assessed value
$45,540

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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 $863,000 $51,780 $33,968 19.843% $6,740 $6,740 +4.71%
2024/25 $753,000 $45,180 $32,048 20.085% $6,437 $6,437 +0.29%
2023/24 $842,000 $50,520 $31,956 20.085% $6,418 $6,418 +4.77%
2022/23 $688,000 $41,280 $30,164 20.309% $6,126 $6,126 +7.74%
2021/22 $703,000 $42,180 $28,483 19.963% $5,686 $5,686 -4.55%
2020/21 $790,000 $47,400 $28,307 21.045% $5,957 $5,957 +5.38%
2019/20 $794,000 $47,640 $26,707 21.167% $5,653 $5,653 +1.48%
2018/19 $613,000 $36,780 $26,630 20.919% $5,571 $5,571 +8.71%
2017/18 $573,000 $34,380 $25,137 20.385% $5,124 $5,124 +7.99%
2016/17 $503,000 $30,180 $23,736 19.991% $4,745 $4,745 +2.87%
Permits

Permit information for 72 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/17/2005 Alteration type 3

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Crescent St & Jamaica Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
J
Distance (miles)
0.271
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 65 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 471 0.10
P.S. 65 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 471 0.10
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.22
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.22
P.S. 7 Abraham Lincoln 4 No Public PK, K-5 628 0.27
P.S. 7 Abraham Lincoln 4 No Public PK, K-5 628 0.27
St Peter's Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-2 132 0.36
St Peter's Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-2 132 0.36
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.36
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.36
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5 Yes Public 6-8 277 0.37
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 3 Yes Public 6-8 264 0.37
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.22
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.36
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.58
Vista Academy 7 No Public 6-8 418 0.74
Achievement First Apollo Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 912 0.74
Liberty Avenue Middle School 4 No Public 6-8 439 0.74
P.S. 89 Cypress Hills 3 No Public PK, K-8 474 0.79
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 412 0.90
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School 4 No Public 9-12 805 0.52
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.58
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 0.60
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 0.60
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 0.60
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 0.60
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 0.60
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 1.15
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School 2 No Public 9-12 408 1.34
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 1.67

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Neighbors for 72 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY

201 Etna St, Brooklyn 57 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 53 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 64 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 58 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 42 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 185 Etna St, Brooklyn 60 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 74 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 62 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 46 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 181 Etna St, Brooklyn 183 Etna St, Brooklyn 21 Richmond St, Brooklyn 52 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 66 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 54 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 55 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 44 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 179 Etna St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 72 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY

11207, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11374, New York City, NY 11375, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11415, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11418, New York City, NY 11419, New York City, NY 11420, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY 11424, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 72 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 72 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 72 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

72 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 2,168 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 72 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

72 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $45,540.

What are the property taxes for 72 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 72 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $6,782.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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