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85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 85 Chestnut St

Property image for 85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

3,000

Sale price

$915,000

General information

Address

Primary address

85 Chestnut Street

ZIP code

11208

Neighborhood

East New York

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04116-0018

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,152

Building dimensions

20 ft x 52 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

06/09/2022

Sale price

$915,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,612

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Chestnut Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Jamaica Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 150 ft

Lot sq. ft.

3,000

Area overview

Walk score

47 /100. Car-Dependent

Transit score

79 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

67 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.04 Miles

Closest fire station

0.58 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
06/09/2022	$915,000	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
05/05/2010	$505,000	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXX, XX X
08/06/2009	$295,000	XXXXX XXXX XXXXX, XXX.	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/07/2022 - R 10/04/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022100600857001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/12/2022 - R 07/05/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022070601300001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/01/2022 - R 06/09/2022 - D	Mortgage (2022062301298002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXX
07/01/2022 - R 06/09/2022 - D	Deed (2022062301298001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
05/12/2014 - R 02/14/2013 - D	Subordination of Mortgage (2014042901167002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/12/2014 - R 02/14/2013 - D	Agreement (2014042901167001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/21/2010 - R 05/05/2010 - D	Mortgage (2010051800626002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/21/2010 - R 05/05/2010 - D	Deed (2010051800626001)	XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X
03/08/2010 - R 12/16/2009 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2010022500427003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
03/08/2010 - R 12/15/2009 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2010022500427002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 85 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

$6,612

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$948,000

Assessed value

$56,880

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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	$1,003,000	$60,180	$31,436	19.843%	$6,238	$6,238	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,002,000	$60,120	$29,658	20.085%	$5,957	$5,957	+2.12%
2023/24	$994,000	$59,640	$29,041	20.085%	$5,833	$5,833	-1.10%
2022/23	$950,000	$57,000	$29,041	20.309%	$5,898	$5,898	+6.40%
2021/22	$799,000	$47,940	$27,768	19.963%	$5,543	$5,543	+0.54%
2020/21	$856,000	$51,360	$26,197	21.045%	$5,513	$5,513	+5.39%
2019/20	$837,000	$50,220	$24,715	21.167%	$5,231	$5,231	+3.33%
2018/19	$608,000	$36,480	$24,201	20.919%	$5,063	$5,063	+2.62%
2017/18	$636,000	$38,160	$24,201	20.385%	$4,933	$4,933	+6.65%
2016/17	$533,000	$31,980	$23,140	19.991%	$4,626	$4,626	+8.36%

Permits

Permit information for 85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Pine St & Fulton St at NE Corner

Station lines

J-Z

Distance (miles)

0.23

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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	0.15
P.S. 65	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	471	0.15
Blessed Sacrament School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	283	0.17
Blessed Sacrament School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	283	0.17
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
P.S. 938	NR	No	Public	PK, K-2	140	0.33
P.S. 938	NR	No	Public	PK, K-2	140	0.33
MS 935	7	No	Public	6	181	0.33
St Peter's Lutheran School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	132	0.37

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	0.33
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL	5	Yes	Public	6-8	277	0.33
Blessed Sacrament School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	283	0.17
MS 935	7	No	Public	6	181	0.33
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	0.80
Salve Regina Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	412	0.91

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	0.49
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	0.58
Brooklyn Lab School	5	No	Public	9-12	395	0.60
Academy of Innovative Technology	4	No	Public	9-12	406	0.60
Multicultural High School	4	No	Public	9-12	335	0.60
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE	NR	No	Public	9-12	337	0.60
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School	4	No	Public	9-12	404	0.60
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers	2	No	Public	9-12	269	1.12
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School	2	No	Public	9-12	408	1.36
World Academy For Total Community Health	2	No	Public	9-12	132	1.67

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 2,152 square feet.

When was 85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 06/09/2022 for $915,000.

What is the assessed value of 85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $56,880.

What are the property taxes for 85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 85 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $6,612.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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