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196 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 196 Chestnut St

Property image for 196 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

2009

Lot sq. ft.

3,750

Sale price

$760,000

General information

Address

Primary address

196 Chestnut Street

ZIP code

11208

Neighborhood

East New York

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04127-0049

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,000

Building dimensions

20 ft x 50 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

2009

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Stucco

Basement

Sales

Sale date

07/12/2016

Sale price

$760,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$10,355

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

Atlantic Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 150 ft

Lot sq. ft.

3,750

Area overview

Walk score

68 /100. Somewhat Walkable

Transit score

86 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

62 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.86 Miles

Closest fire station

0.40 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 196 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 196 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/12/2016	$760,000	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXX, XXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX
05/12/2009	$637,000	XXXXX, XXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX X
10/20/2006	$230,000	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX.	XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/16/2021 - R 02/09/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021021000551001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/24/2021 - R 01/29/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021021801079001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX
02/13/2020 - R 01/15/2020 - D	Agreement (2020021100876005)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX
02/13/2020 - R 01/15/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020021100876004)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX
02/13/2020 - R 12/18/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020021100876003)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXX
02/13/2020 - R 12/18/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020021100876002)	XXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/13/2020 - R 11/28/2019 - D	Deed (2020021100876001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX
08/26/2016 - R 08/17/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016081701215001)	XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/27/2016 - R 07/12/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016072200625002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X	XXXX
07/27/2016 - R 07/12/2016 - D	Deed (2016072200625001)	XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 196 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

$10,355

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,001,000

Assessed value

$60,060

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,149,000	$68,940	$50,112	19.843%	$9,944	$9,944	-1.20%
2024/25	$941,000	$56,460	$50,112	20.085%	$10,065	$10,065	+2.56%
2023/24	$1,154,000	$69,240	$48,862	20.085%	$9,814	$9,814	+4.83%
2022/23	$1,003,000	$60,180	$46,097	20.309%	$9,362	$9,362	+7.83%
2021/22	$895,000	$53,700	$43,488	19.963%	$8,682	$8,682	-1.21%
2020/21	$766,000	$45,960	$41,760	21.045%	$8,788	$8,788	-0.58%
2019/20	$722,000	$43,320	$41,760	21.167%	$8,839	$8,839	+3.77%
2018/19	$802,000	$48,120	$40,718	20.919%	$8,518	$8,518	+13.10%
2017/18	$751,000	$45,060	$36,944	20.385%	$7,831	$7,531	+8.60%
2016/17	$604,000	$36,240	$34,690	19.991%	$7,245	$6,935	+6.76%

Permits

Permit information for 196 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/20/2007	New building
12/05/2006	Alteration type 3
12/05/2006	New building
12/05/2006	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/08/2026	A
	11/18/2025	I
	06/13/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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)

0.174

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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	0.28
P.S. 65	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	471	0.28
Blessed Sacrament School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	283	0.12
Blessed Sacrament School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	283	0.12
MS 935	7	No	Public	6	181	0.14
P.S. 938	NR	No	Public	PK, K-2	140	0.14
P.S. 938	NR	No	Public	PK, K-2	140	0.14
St Peter's Lutheran School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	132	0.30
St Peter's Lutheran School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	132	0.30
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	0.43

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	0.38
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln	3	Yes	Public	6-8	264	0.38
Blessed Sacrament School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	283	0.12
MS 935	7	No	Public	6	181	0.14
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	0.43
Liberty Avenue Middle School	4	No	Public	6-8	439	0.60
Vista Academy	7	No	Public	6-8	418	0.60
Achievement First Apollo Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	912	0.60
P.S. 89 Cypress Hills	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	474	0.68
Salve Regina Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	412	0.77

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	0.30
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	0.43
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School	4	No	Public	9-12	404	0.76
Multicultural High School	4	No	Public	9-12	335	0.76
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE	NR	No	Public	9-12	337	0.76
Academy of Innovative Technology	4	No	Public	9-12	406	0.76
Brooklyn Lab School	5	No	Public	9-12	395	0.76
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers	2	No	Public	9-12	269	0.94
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School	2	No	Public	9-12	408	1.24
Performing Arts and Technology High School	6	No	Public	9-12	319	1.52

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 196 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 196 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 2009.

What is the total square footage of 196 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

196 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 3,000 square feet.

When was 196 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

196 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 07/12/2016 for $760,000.

What is the assessed value of 196 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

196 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $60,060.

What are the property taxes for 196 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 196 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $10,355.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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