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420 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 420 Chestnut St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$799,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
420 Chestnut Street
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04192-0037

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
1,600
Building dimensions
20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Last altered
2018
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
02/23/2018
Sale price
$799,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,895
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
Liberty Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
83 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
92 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.52 Miles
Closest fire station
0.07 Miles

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Ownership information for 420 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 420 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/23/2018 $799,000 XXX, XXXX XX XXX XXXX, XXXXXXX XXX-XX XXXXXX XXX. , XXX
07/24/2017 $195,000 XXX-XX XXXXXX XXX, XXX XXXXXX, XXXX
01/10/2011 $520,000 X-XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/26/2019 - R
09/20/2019 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019092000130001)
XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX
08/30/2019 - R
08/23/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019083000539001)
XXX XXXX XX XXXX
03/19/2018 - R
02/27/2018 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018031501077001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/12/2018 - R
02/23/2018 - D
Mortgage
(2018030601023002)
XXX XXXX XX XXXX
03/12/2018 - R
02/23/2018 - D
Deed
(2018030601023001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXX XX
11/01/2017 - R
10/26/2017 - D
Release
(2017103100993001)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
08/21/2017 - R
08/15/2017 - D
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2017081501394001)
X X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/07/2017 - R
07/24/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2017072700013002)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/07/2017 - R
07/24/2017 - D
Deed
(2017072700013001)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX
03/07/2017 - R
02/27/2017 - D
Memorandum of Contract
(2017030700338001)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 420 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
$3,895
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$929,000
Assessed value
$55,740

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 $856,000 $51,360 $26,266 19.843% $5,212 $3,894 +6.08%
2024/25 $818,000 $49,080 $24,839 20.085% $4,989 $3,671 -22.00%
2023/24 $799,000 $47,940 $23,433 20.085% $4,707 $4,707 +2.34%
2022/23 $654,000 $39,240 $22,645 20.309% $4,599 $4,599 +5.24%
2021/22 $614,000 $36,840 $21,892 19.963% $4,370 $4,370 -5.13%
2020/21 $675,000 $40,500 $21,888 21.045% $4,606 $4,606 -0.02%
2019/20 $747,000 $44,820 $21,766 21.167% $4,607 $4,607 +87.26%
2018/19 $403,000 $24,180 $11,761 20.919% $2,460 $2,460 +8.69%
2017/18 $499,000 $29,940 $11,104 20.385% $2,264 $2,264 +8.07%
2016/17 $409,000 $24,540 $10,477 19.991% $2,094 $2,094 +2.27%

Permit information for 420 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/09/2023 Alteration
02/20/2023 Alteration type 2
12/26/2017 Alteration
09/13/2017 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
07/06/2012 B
07/06/2012 B
07/06/2012 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

East New York (part A) 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

Property location map
FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

Property location map
Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Euclid Ave & Pitkin Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.139

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 611 0.24
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 611 0.24
P.S. 938 NR Yes Public PK, K-2 140 0.32
P.S. 938 NR Yes Public PK, K-2 140 0.32
P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 5 No Public PK, K-5 517 0.31
P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 5 No Public PK, K-5 517 0.31
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.32
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.43
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 3 NR No Charter K-3 113 0.43
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter 7 No Charter K-5 387 0.48
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
MS 935 7 Yes Public 6 181 0.32
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.43
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott 4 No Public 6-8 305 0.49
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.49
Vista Academy 7 No Public 6-8 418 0.51
Liberty Avenue Middle School 4 No Public 6-8 439 0.51
Achievement First Apollo Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 912 0.51
East New York Middle School Of Excellence 4 No Public 6-8 239 0.58
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.62
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro NR No Private 6-8 0 0.65
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 0.16
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.43
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 0.49
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 1.15
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 1.15
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 1.15
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 1.15
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 1.15
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School 2 No Public 9-12 408 1.17
East New York Family Academy 5 No Public 6-12 659 1.27

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 420 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 420 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 420 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

420 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,600 square feet.

When was 420 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

420 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 02/23/2018 for $799,000.

What is the assessed value of 420 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

420 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $55,740.

What are the property taxes for 420 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 420 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $5,212.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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