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53 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 53 Chester Ave

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,564

General information

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Address
Primary address
53 Chester Avenue
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05307-0010

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,410
Building dimensions
17 ft x 43 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,531
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)
Chester Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
17 ft x 92 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,564

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
0.44 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 53 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 53 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/13/2012 - R
02/28/2012 - D		 Agreement
(2012030700513002)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/13/2012 - R
02/28/2012 - D		 Mortgage
(2012030700513001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
10/03/2011 - R
09/21/2011 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2011092200130001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX) XXXX XXXX XXX X X
07/15/2003 - R
01/23/2003 - D		 Agreement
(2003031202185002)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
07/15/2003 - R
01/23/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003031202185001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
06/21/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3990007249899)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/08/2000 - R Mortgage
(3650007126565)		 XXXX XXXXXXX
03/08/2000 - R
11/29/1999 - D		 Deed
(3870007128087)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
07/01/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3870006694487)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/09/1999 - R Sundry Miscellaneous
(3550006545455)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 53 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
$5,531
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,273,000
Assessed value
$76,380

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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 $1,360,000 $81,600 $27,684 19.843% $6,303 $5,493 +143.27%
2024/25 $1,074,000 $64,440 $11,243 20.085% $6,019 $2,258 -39.95%
2023/24 $1,318,000 $79,080 $24,472 20.085% $5,678 $3,760 +363.00%
2022/23 $1,325,000 $79,500 $9,686 20.309% $5,417 $812 -2.51%
2021/22 $1,107,000 $66,420 $9,956 19.963% $5,325 $833 -60.24%
2020/21 $1,191,000 $71,460 $9,955 21.045% $5,571 $2,095 +6.70%
2019/20 $1,085,000 $65,100 $9,276 21.167% $5,286 $1,963 +10.16%
2018/19 $1,078,000 $64,680 $8,520 20.919% $4,929 $1,782 -57.88%
2017/18 $799,000 $47,940 $20,757 20.385% $4,531 $4,231 +2.37%
2016/17 $718,000 $43,080 $20,677 19.991% $4,443 $4,134 +3.23%
Permits

Permit information for 53 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/09/2020 Alteration
11/27/2019 Alteration type 2

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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

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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)
0.214
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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 0.19
P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 969 0.19
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.26
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.26
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.26
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.26
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.26
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.37
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 0.67
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.16
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.25
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.26
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.26
Immaculate Heart Of Mary NR No Private PK, K-8 208 0.37
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.37
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.38
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.16
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.25
Kerem Shlomo NR No Private 10-11 0 0.26
Yeshiva Imrei Phi NR No Private 9-12 0 0.31
Yeshiva Tiferes NR No Private 9-12 0 0.32
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.37
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.38
West Brooklyn Community High School 3 No Public 10-12 161 0.46

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Neighbors for 53 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

51 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 3403 12th Ave, Brooklyn 61 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 69 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 71 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 58 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 3391 12th Ave, Brooklyn 3389 12th Ave, Brooklyn 3385 12th Ave, Brooklyn 63 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 67 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 65 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 3405 12th Ave, Brooklyn 3395 12th Ave, Brooklyn 57 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 3399 12th Ave, Brooklyn 3379 12th Ave, Brooklyn 55 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 3383 12th Ave, Brooklyn 142 Tehama St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 53 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 53 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 53 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 53 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

53 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 1,410 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 53 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

53 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $76,380.

What are the property taxes for 53 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 53 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $5,531.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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