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120 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 120 Chestnut St

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

3,750

Sale price

$599,999

General information

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Address
Primary address
120 Chestnut Street
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04115-0047

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
1,573
Building dimensions
17 ft x 28 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
11/18/2016
Sale price
$599,999
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,770
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
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
25 ft x 150 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,750

Area overview

Walk score
71 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
83 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
65 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.97 Miles
Closest fire station
0.53 Miles

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Ownership information for 120 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 120 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/18/2016 $599,999 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
06/08/2016 $230,000 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX
02/03/2006 $413,400 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/29/2016 - R
11/18/2016 - D
Mortgage
(2016112900264002)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/29/2016 - R
11/18/2016 - D
Deed
(2016112900264001)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
07/14/2016 - R
06/30/2016 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016063001077001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/23/2016 - R
06/08/2016 - D
Deed
(2016061601012001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
05/06/2015 - R
04/29/2015 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015042900913001)
XXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/01/2011 - R
06/21/2011 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2011062200302001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
10/22/2008 - R
09/29/2008 - D
Deed
(2008101400096001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/02/2006 - R
02/17/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006021700387001)
XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XX
03/03/2006 - R
02/03/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006021500971003)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
03/03/2006 - R
02/03/2006 - D
Deed
(2006021500971002)
XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 120 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
$3,770
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$791,000
Assessed value
$47,460

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 $790,000 $47,400 $18,988 19.843% $3,768 $3,768 -0.27%
2024/25 $820,000 $49,200 $18,810 20.085% $3,778 $3,778 +5.85%
2023/24 $883,000 $52,980 $17,770 20.085% $3,569 $3,569 +4.83%
2022/23 $811,000 $48,660 $16,765 20.309% $3,405 $3,405 +7.71%
2021/22 $800,000 $48,000 $15,833 19.963% $3,161 $3,161 -5.07%
2020/21 $688,000 $41,280 $15,823 21.045% $3,330 $3,330 +0.36%
2019/20 $621,000 $37,260 $15,675 21.167% $3,318 $3,318 +7.11%
2018/19 $555,000 $33,300 $14,808 20.919% $3,098 $3,098 +8.77%
2017/18 $352,000 $21,120 $13,971 20.385% $2,848 $2,848 +7.98%
2016/17 $301,000 $18,060 $13,194 19.991% $2,638 $2,638 +2.30%

Permit information for 120 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
11/27/2015 B
11/27/2015 B
11/27/2015 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Cypress Hills, City Line residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Pine St & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
J-Z
Distance (miles)
0.219

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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 0.16
P.S. 65 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 471 0.16
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.15
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.15
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.27
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.27
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.27
St Peter's Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-2 132 0.31
St Peter's Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-2 132 0.31
P.S. 7 Abraham Lincoln 4 No Public PK, K-5 628 0.33
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 3 Yes Public 6-8 264 0.37
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5 Yes Public 6-8 277 0.37
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.15
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.27
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.51
Vista Academy 7 No Public 6-8 418 0.68
Achievement First Apollo Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 912 0.68
Liberty Avenue Middle School 4 No Public 6-8 439 0.68
P.S. 89 Cypress Hills 3 No Public PK, K-8 474 0.74
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 412 0.84
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 0.43
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.51
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 0.67
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 0.67
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 0.67
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 0.67
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 0.67
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 1.06
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School 2 No Public 9-12 408 1.30
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 1.60

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 120 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 120 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 120 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

120 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,573 square feet.

When was 120 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

120 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 11/18/2016 for $599,999.

What is the assessed value of 120 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

120 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $47,460.

What are the property taxes for 120 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 120 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $3,770.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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