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26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 26 Garage Chester Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,100

Sale price

$1,490,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
26 Chester Avenue
Alternate address(es)
129 Minna St
26 Garage Chester Ave
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05304-0041

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,180
Building dimensions
20 ft x 56 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
02/08/2021
Sale price
$1,490,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,427
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)
Chester Avenue (wide)
Minna Street (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
21 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,100

Area overview

Walk score
80 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
96 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
15
Community district
12
Closest police station
1.15 Miles
Closest fire station
0.43 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/08/2021 $1,490,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX-XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/03/2025 - R
08/18/2025 - D		 Deed
(2025082700466001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/23/2021 - R
02/08/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021021200860002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
02/23/2021 - R
02/08/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021021200860001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/26/2007 - R
01/30/2007 - D		 Deed
(2007040401429001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
01/28/1985 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3690001066369)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/04/1981 - R Mortgage
(38130126900220)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/04/1981 - R Deed
(38130126900218)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
10/04/1981 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(38130126900216)		 XXXXXXX XXXX
10/02/1981 - D
10/02/1981 - R		 Deed
(BK_8130126900218)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 26 Chester Avenue, 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
$9,427
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,647,000
Assessed value
$98,820

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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 $1,402,000 $84,120 $47,508 19.843% $9,427 $9,427 +4.24%
2024/25 $1,504,000 $90,240 $45,026 20.085% $9,043 $9,043 +3.09%
2023/24 $1,576,000 $94,560 $43,675 20.085% $8,772 $8,772 +4.82%
2022/23 $1,326,000 $79,560 $41,206 20.309% $8,369 $8,369 +5.89%
2021/22 $1,133,000 $67,980 $39,590 19.963% $7,903 $7,903 -5.15%
2020/21 $1,215,000 $72,900 $39,590 21.045% $8,332 $8,332 +14.72%
2019/20 $1,111,000 $66,660 $34,312 21.167% $7,942 $7,263 +4.78%
2018/19 $1,107,000 $66,420 $33,136 20.919% $7,614 $6,932 +9.24%
2017/18 $1,027,000 $61,620 $31,128 20.385% $7,000 $6,345 +142.01%
2016/17 $891,000 $53,460 $13,116 19.991% $6,595 $2,622 +2.70%
Permits

Permit information for 26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD 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
X

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Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Albemarle Rd at SW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.264
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 969 0.23
P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 969 0.23
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.29
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.29
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.29
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.29
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.29
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.39
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 223 The Montauk 6 Yes Public 6-8 702 0.72
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.15
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.28
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.29
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.29
Immaculate Heart Of Mary NR No Private PK, K-8 208 0.39
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.39
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.40
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.15
Kerem Shlomo NR No Private 10-11 0 0.23
Yeshiva Imrei Phi NR No Private 9-12 0 0.26
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.28
Yeshiva Tiferes NR No Private 9-12 0 0.36
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.39
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.40
West Brooklyn Community High School 3 No Public 10-12 161 0.42

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Neighbors for 26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

32 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 3502 12th Ave, Brooklyn 147 Minna St, Brooklyn 159 Minna St, Brooklyn 3514 12th Ave, Brooklyn 3520 12th Ave, Brooklyn 3512 12th Ave, Brooklyn 145 Minna St, Brooklyn 30 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 3506 12th Ave, Brooklyn 151 Minna St, Brooklyn 161 Minna St, Brooklyn 3508 12th Ave, Brooklyn 3518 12th Ave, Brooklyn 157 Minna St, Brooklyn 155 Minna St, Brooklyn 36 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 141 Minna St, Brooklyn 163 Minna St, Brooklyn 165 Minna St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 2,180 square feet.

When was 26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 02/08/2021 for $1,490,000.

What is the assessed value of 26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $98,820.

What are the property taxes for 26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 26 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $9,427.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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