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79 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 79 Chester Ave

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$150,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
79 Chester Avenue
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05309-0007

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
1,423
Building dimensions
20 ft x 34 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
09/14/2004
Sale price
$150,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,326
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
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

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

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Ownership

Ownership information for 79 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 79 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/14/2004 $150,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/11/2023 - R
05/03/2023 - D		 Mortgage
(2023051100001001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX
07/29/2022 - R
07/26/2022 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022072701137001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
07/13/2022 - R
05/25/2022 - D		 Agreement
(2022062700748003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/13/2022 - R
05/25/2022 - D		 Mortgage
(2022062700748002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/13/2022 - R
04/28/2022 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2022062700748001)		 XXXX XXXX XXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/22/2022 - R
04/08/2022 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2022041500869001)		 XXXX XXXX XXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/08/2015 - R
11/24/2015 - D		 Mortgage
(2015120201336001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX X X
05/15/2014 - R
05/07/2014 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014050700801001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
05/09/2014 - R
04/28/2014 - D		 Agreement
(2014042301162002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX X X
05/09/2014 - R
04/28/2014 - D		 Mortgage
(2014042301162001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 79 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
$6,326
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,256,000
Assessed value
$75,360

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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 $1,290,000 $77,400 $29,978 19.843% $6,230 $5,949 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,175,000 $70,500 $28,282 20.085% $5,950 $5,680 +6.54%
2023/24 $1,354,000 $81,240 $26,546 20.085% $5,613 $5,332 -0.88%
2022/23 $1,295,000 $77,700 $26,486 20.309% $5,676 $5,379 +2.48%
2021/22 $1,000,000 $60,000 $26,294 19.963% $5,537 $5,249 +0.75%
2020/21 $1,144,000 $68,640 $24,755 21.045% $5,506 $5,210 +5.70%
2019/20 $1,101,000 $66,060 $23,285 21.167% $5,225 $4,929 +7.94%
2018/19 $992,000 $59,520 $21,828 20.919% $4,872 $4,566 +2.67%
2017/18 $894,000 $53,640 $21,818 20.385% $4,747 $4,448 +3.18%
2016/17 $736,000 $44,160 $21,562 19.991% $4,620 $4,310 +9.00%
Permits

Permit information for 79 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Kensington, Ocean Parkway residential market stats

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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)
0.204
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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 0.20
P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 969 0.20
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.21
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.21
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 0.62
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.16
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.20
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 0.33
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 0.16
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.20
Yeshiva Tiferes NR No Private 9-12 0 0.27
Kerem Shlomo NR No Private 10-11 0 0.28
Congregation Ymh NR No Private 10-12 102 0.30
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

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Neighbors for 79 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

91 Tehama St, Brooklyn 83 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 91 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 1239 36th St, Brooklyn 1245 36th St, Brooklyn 79 Tehama St, Brooklyn 77 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 87 Tehama St, Brooklyn 83 Tehama St, Brooklyn 89 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 1249 36th St, Brooklyn 77 Tehama St, Brooklyn 81 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 73 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 73 Tehama St, Brooklyn 85 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 87 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 1243 36th St, Brooklyn 75 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 81 Tehama St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 79 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 79 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 79 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 79 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

79 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 1,423 square feet.

When was 79 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

79 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 09/14/2004 for $150,000.

What is the assessed value of 79 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

79 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $75,360.

What are the property taxes for 79 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 79 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $6,326.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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