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509 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 509 Chestnut St

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Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,593

General information

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Address
Primary address
509 Chestnut Street
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04231-0003

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
Building sq. ft.
1,848
Building dimensions
20.08 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,251
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
Pitkin Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20.08 ft x 79.33 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,593

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
64 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.47 Miles
Closest fire station
0.21 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 509 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 509 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/16/1983 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3310000964031)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/15/1973 - R Deed
(37330065201640)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/13/1968 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36830072000051)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XX
04/10/1968 - R Mortgage
(36830069400340)		 XXXX XXXXX X X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/10/1968 - R Deed
(36830069400338)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX X X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 509 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
$2,251
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,009,000
Assessed value
$60,540

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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 $856,000 $51,360 $10,538 19.843% $2,901 $2,091 +191.71%
2024/25 $827,000 $49,620 $3,569 20.085% $2,936 $717 +4.42%
2023/24 $731,000 $43,860 $3,418 20.085% $2,900 $687 +6.50%
2022/23 $719,000 $43,140 $3,174 20.309% $2,772 $645 +5.33%
2021/22 $789,000 $47,340 $3,068 19.963% $2,574 $612 +3.45%
2020/21 $727,000 $43,620 $2,811 21.045% $2,564 $592 -2.99%
2019/20 $677,000 $40,620 $2,881 21.167% $2,579 $610 +5.81%
2018/19 $587,000 $35,220 $2,755 20.919% $2,517 $576 -65.37%
2017/18 $400,000 $24,000 $8,163 20.385% $2,318 $1,664 +12.99%
2016/17 $471,000 $28,260 $7,367 19.991% $2,148 $1,473 +12.21%
Permits

Permit information for 509 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/25/2005 Alteration type 1
02/17/2004 Alteration type 1
03/19/2003 Alteration type 1
03/19/2003 Alteration type 1
05/15/2002 Alteration type 1

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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
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Euclid Ave & Pitkin Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.074
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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 0.20
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 611 0.20
P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 5 No Public PK, K-5 517 0.39
P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 5 No Public PK, K-5 517 0.39
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.45
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 2 No Public PK, K-5 370 0.48
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence 2 No Public PK, K-5 370 0.48
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.49
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.49
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.49
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Liberty Avenue Middle School 4 Yes Public 6-8 439 0.60
Vista Academy 7 Yes Public 6-8 418 0.60
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott 4 No Public 6-8 305 0.34
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.45
East New York Middle School Of Excellence 4 No Public 6-8 239 0.48
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro NR No Private 6-8 0 0.49
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.49
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.56
Achievement First Aspire Charter 6 No Charter K-9 775 0.60
Achievement First Apollo Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 912 0.60
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 0.33
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 0.34
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.56
East New York Family Academy 5 No Public 6-12 659 1.16
Academy for Young Writers 5 No Public 6-12 483 1.18
Spring Creek Community School 3 No Public 6-12 468 1.18
The East New York Arts and Civics High School NR No Public 9-12 161 1.21
Uft Charter School NR No Charter 9-12 190 1.21
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School 2 No Public 9-12 408 1.21
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 1.23

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Neighbors for 509 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY

493 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 187 Crystal St, Brooklyn 193 Crystal St, Brooklyn 505 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 501 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 2674 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 2676 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 961 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn 507 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 495 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 2678 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 947 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn 955 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn 945 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn 513 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 197 Crystal St, Brooklyn 499 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 953 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn 497 Chestnut St, Brooklyn 959 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 509 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 509 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 509 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 509 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

509 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,848 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 509 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

509 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $60,540.

What are the property taxes for 509 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 509 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $2,251.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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