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117 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 117 Chester Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,450

General information

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Address
Primary address
117 Chester Avenue
Alternate address(es)
117 Garage Chester Ave
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05311-0002

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,420
Building dimensions
20 ft x 55 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
$8,864
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Chester Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
24.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,450

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
97 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
15
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.97 Miles
Closest fire station
0.43 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 117 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 117 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/22/2012 - R
04/12/2012 - D		 Deed
(2012042700354001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
03/27/2009 - R
03/13/2009 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009031600242001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/18/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3650008771765)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/10/1998 - R Agreement
(3380006368138)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/07/1997 - R Deed
(3620005714062)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
07/18/1995 - R Mortgage
(3670004862167)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/18/1995 - R
06/19/1995 - D		 Deed
(3660004862866)		 XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
07/11/1995 - R
11/29/1994 - D		 Deed
(3830004853483)		 XXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX
10/28/1992 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3080001724608)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX
10/05/1991 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3630001645463)		 XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 117 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
$8,864
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,622,000
Assessed value
$97,320

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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 $1,862,000 $111,720 $44,329 19.843% $8,796 $8,796 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,528,000 $91,680 $41,820 20.085% $8,400 $8,400 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,535,000 $92,100 $39,454 20.085% $7,924 $7,924 +4.82%
2022/23 $1,300,000 $78,000 $37,224 20.309% $7,560 $7,560 +1.73%
2021/22 $1,426,000 $85,560 $37,224 19.963% $7,431 $7,431 -4.42%
2020/21 $1,319,000 $79,140 $36,941 21.045% $7,774 $7,774 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,232,000 $73,920 $34,850 21.167% $7,377 $7,377 +7.25%
2018/19 $1,017,000 $61,020 $32,878 20.919% $6,878 $6,878 +8.77%
2017/18 $1,031,000 $61,860 $31,020 20.385% $6,323 $6,323 +1.97%
2016/17 $962,000 $57,720 $31,020 19.991% $6,201 $6,201 +3.02%
Permits

Permit information for 117 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 & Church Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.173
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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 0.17
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.17
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.17
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.17
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.17
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 0.56
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.16
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.17
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.17
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.18
Bais Yaakov Of Bensonhurst NR No Private PK, K-8 227 0.27
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.16
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.18
Yeshiva Tiferes NR No Private 9-12 0 0.21
Congregation Ymh NR No Private 10-12 102 0.25
Bais Tziporah NR No Private K-12 0 0.28
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.42

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Neighbors for 117 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

103 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 101 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 97 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 83 Clara St, Brooklyn 79 Clara St, Brooklyn 126 Louisa St, Brooklyn 122 Louisa St, Brooklyn 120 Louisa St, Brooklyn 75 Clara St, Brooklyn 119 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 95 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 128 Louisa St, Brooklyn 109 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 73 Clara St, Brooklyn 1285 36th St, Brooklyn 1287 36th St, Brooklyn 132 Louisa St, Brooklyn 116 Louisa St, Brooklyn 113 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 1305 36th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 117 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 117 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 117 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 117 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

117 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 2,420 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 117 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

117 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $97,320.

What are the property taxes for 117 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 117 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $8,863.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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