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96 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 96 Chester Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,050

General information

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Address
Primary address
96 Chester Avenue
Alternate address(es)
96 Garage Chester Ave
98 Clara St
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05308-0025

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,480
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
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,314
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Clara Street (narrow)
Chester Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,050

Area overview

Walk score
87 /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
1.02 Miles
Closest fire station
0.40 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 96 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 96 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
03/23/2015 - R
12/14/2014 - D		 Deed
(2015031600342001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/03/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3130006978513)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/06/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3250001280325)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
04/30/1987 - R Mortgage
(3860001261386)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
06/13/1984 - R Mortgage
(3460001023846)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/13/1984 - R
06/08/1984 - D		 Deed
(3450001023845)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 96 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
$9,314
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,406,000
Assessed value
$84,360

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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 $1,614,000 $96,840 $44,282 19.843% $8,787 $8,787 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,483,000 $88,980 $41,777 20.085% $8,391 $8,391 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,696,000 $101,760 $39,413 20.085% $7,916 $7,916 -1.10%
2022/23 $1,436,000 $86,160 $39,413 20.309% $8,004 $8,004 +2.52%
2021/22 $1,358,000 $81,480 $39,114 19.963% $7,808 $7,808 +0.54%
2020/21 $1,494,000 $89,640 $36,902 21.045% $7,766 $7,766 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,270,000 $76,200 $34,814 21.167% $7,369 $7,369 +7.25%
2018/19 $1,216,000 $72,960 $32,844 20.919% $6,871 $6,871 +2.62%
2017/18 $1,092,000 $65,520 $32,844 20.385% $6,695 $6,695 +2.75%
2016/17 $947,000 $56,820 $32,595 19.991% $6,516 $6,516 +8.36%
Permits

Permit information for 96 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Church Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.223
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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 0.17
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.17
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.18
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.18
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.18
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 0.59
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.13
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.16
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.18
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.18
Bais Yaakov Of Bensonhurst NR No Private PK, K-8 227 0.29
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 0.16
Yeshiva Tiferes NR No Private 9-12 0 0.23
Kerem Shlomo NR No Private 10-11 0 0.26
Congregation Ymh NR No Private 10-12 102 0.27
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.43
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.44

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Neighbors for 96 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

122 Clara St, Brooklyn 112 Clara St, Brooklyn 124 Clara St, Brooklyn 128 Clara St, Brooklyn 94 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 123 Tehama St, Brooklyn 130 Clara St, Brooklyn 1255 36th St, Brooklyn 86 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 76 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 74 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 125 Tehama St, Brooklyn 110 Clara St, Brooklyn 140 Clara St, Brooklyn 80 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 116 Clara St, Brooklyn 90 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 119 Tehama St, Brooklyn 118 Clara St, Brooklyn 82 Chester Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 96 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 96 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 96 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 96 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

96 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 2,480 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 96 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

96 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $84,360.

What are the property taxes for 96 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 96 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $9,313.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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