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52 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 52 Chester Ave

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,100

General information

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Address
Primary address
52 Chester Avenue
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05306-0122

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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
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
1.10 Miles
Closest fire station
0.41 Miles

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Ownership information for 52 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 52 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/29/1996 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3390005325439)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/29/1996 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3370005324037)
XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
07/10/1996 - R Mortgage
(3050005245605)
XXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/10/1996 - R
05/30/1996 - D
Deed
(3080005245808)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX
03/14/1995 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3370004673937)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/14/1995 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3420004673942)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/07/1994 - R Mortgage
(3880004178488)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/07/1994 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3790004179979)
08/19/1986 - R Mortgage
(3170001191017)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/19/1986 - R
07/23/1986 - D
Deed
(3160001191016)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 52 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$15,320
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$724,000
Assessed value
$325,800

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%

Permit information for 52 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
11/19/2025 I
06/09/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Kensington, Ocean Parkway 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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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Albemarle Rd at SW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.244

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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 0.24
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.24
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.24
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.24
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.24
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 0.66
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.13
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.23
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.24
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.24
Bais Yaakov Of Bensonhurst NR No Private PK, K-8 227 0.36
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.40
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.41
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.13
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.23
Kerem Shlomo NR No Private 10-11 0 0.23
Yeshiva Imrei Phi NR No Private 9-12 0 0.28
Yeshiva Tiferes NR No Private 9-12 0 0.31
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.40
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.41
West Brooklyn Community High School 3 No Public 10-12 161 0.43

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 52 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 52 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 52 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

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

What is the assessed value of 52 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

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

What are the property taxes for 52 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 52 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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