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68 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 68 Chester Ave

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,100

Sale price

$795,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
68 Chester Avenue
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05306-0027

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
2,954
Building dimensions
21 ft x 70.33 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1931
Building material
Other
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Sales
Sale date
05/31/2005
Sale price
$795,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$15,320
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Chester Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
21 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,100

Area overview

Walk score
73 /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
1.07 Miles
Closest fire station
0.41 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 68 Chester Avenue, 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 68 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/31/2005 $795,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/01/2015 - R
04/10/2015 - D		 Agreement
(2015042701300003)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/01/2015 - R
04/10/2015 - D		 Mortgage
(2015042701300002)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/01/2015 - R
04/07/2015 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2015042701300001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
08/01/2005 - R
07/14/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005072300244001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
07/08/2005 - R
06/20/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005062000489001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
06/24/2005 - R
05/31/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005060101695002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX
06/24/2005 - R
05/31/2005 - D		 Deed
(2005060101695001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/22/2005 - R
03/02/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005030900360001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
03/19/2003 - R Deed, Other
(2003022400546001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
12/05/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3810009012481)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 68 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
$15,320
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$724,000
Assessed value
$325,800

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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 $603,000 $271,350 $114,040 12.439% $14,185 $14,185 +7.43%
2024/25 $693,600 $312,120 $105,632 12.5% $13,204 $13,204 +7.94%
2023/24 $578,000 $260,100 $97,848 12.502% $12,233 $12,233 +1.92%
2022/23 $624,000 $280,800 $97,848 12.267% $12,003 $12,003 +3.55%
2021/22 $618,000 $278,100 $94,739 12.235% $11,591 $11,591 +7.71%
2020/21 $678,000 $305,100 $87,723 12.267% $10,761 $10,761 +6.18%
2019/20 $707,000 $318,150 $81,255 12.473% $10,135 $10,135 +6.76%
2018/19 $620,000 $279,000 $75,268 12.612% $9,493 $9,493 -0.84%
2017/18 $526,000 $236,700 $75,268 12.719% $9,573 $9,573 +1.90%
2016/17 $477,000 $214,650 $72,876 12.892% $9,395 $9,395 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 68 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/19/2001 Alteration type 3

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
04/07/2021 A

*Most recent HPD violation 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Albemarle Rd at SW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.239
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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 0.22
P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 969 0.22
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.22
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.22
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.22
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.22
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.22
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 0.64
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.12
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.21
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.22
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.22
Bais Yaakov Of Bensonhurst NR No Private PK, K-8 227 0.34
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.41
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.42
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.12
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.21
Kerem Shlomo NR No Private 10-11 0 0.24
Yeshiva Tiferes NR No Private 9-12 0 0.28
Yeshiva Imrei Phi NR No Private 9-12 0 0.29
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.41
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.42
West Brooklyn Community High School 3 No Public 10-12 161 0.44

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Neighbors for 68 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

150 Tehama St, Brooklyn 60 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 126 Tehama St, Brooklyn 64 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 3513 12th Ave, Brooklyn 3525 12th Ave, Brooklyn 132 Tehama St, Brooklyn 140 Tehama St, Brooklyn 122 Tehama St, Brooklyn 138 Tehama St, Brooklyn 3521 12th Ave, Brooklyn 136 Tehama St, Brooklyn 146 Tehama St, Brooklyn 3517 12th Ave, Brooklyn 62 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 54 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 50 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 70 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 134 Tehama St, Brooklyn 3531 12th Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 68 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 68 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 68 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 68 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

68 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 2,954 square feet.

When was 68 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

68 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 05/31/2005 for $795,000.

What is the assessed value of 68 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

68 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $325,800.

What are the property taxes for 68 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 68 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $15,319.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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