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131 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 131 Chester Ave

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Property type

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

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
131 Chester Avenue
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05313-0006

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
1,640
Building dimensions
20 ft x 37 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Stucco
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,042
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
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
0.94 Miles
Closest fire station
0.43 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 131 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 131 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/30/2026 - R
06/22/2026 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2026062600602001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
12/31/2019 - R
12/18/2019 - D		 Mortgage
(2019123000560001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
10/15/2018 - R
10/10/2018 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018101000612001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/12/2013 - R
12/02/2013 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013120200031001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/09/2005 - R
07/11/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005071202314001)
01/26/2004 - R
10/01/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003111302328001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX X
10/23/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3120007857312)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/02/2000 - R Mortgage
(3620007112562)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/18/1999 - R Mortgage
(3920006461992)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/18/1999 - R Agreement
(3850006462085)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 131 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
$7,042
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,267,000
Assessed value
$76,020

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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 $1,274,000 $76,440 $35,449 19.843% $7,316 $7,034 +4.59%
2024/25 $1,341,000 $80,460 $33,484 20.085% $6,994 $6,725 +5.61%
2023/24 $1,242,000 $74,520 $31,706 20.085% $6,649 $6,368 +4.78%
2022/23 $1,116,000 $66,960 $29,925 20.309% $6,374 $6,077 +3.89%
2021/22 $1,064,000 $63,840 $29,302 19.963% $6,137 $5,850 -5.17%
2020/21 $1,289,000 $77,340 $29,314 21.045% $6,466 $6,169 +5.52%
2019/20 $1,046,000 $62,760 $27,620 21.167% $6,143 $5,846 +6.96%
2018/19 $1,089,000 $65,340 $26,128 20.919% $5,771 $5,466 +8.62%
2017/18 $726,000 $43,560 $24,684 20.385% $5,331 $5,032 +4.58%
2016/17 $797,000 $47,820 $24,068 19.991% $5,121 $4,811 +2.43%
Permits

Permit information for 131 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/07/2003 Alteration type 2

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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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Church Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.162
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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 0.24
P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 969 0.24
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.15
Bais Shifra NR No Private PK-5 298 0.15
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.16
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.16
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.16
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 0.52
Yeshiva Beis Meir (Boys) NR No Private 8-12 176 0.14
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan NR No Private PK-8 837 0.16
Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan School NR No Private PK-8 791 0.16
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.20
Bais Yaakov Of Bensonhurst NR No Private PK, K-8 227 0.25
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 0.14
Yeshiva Tiferes NR No Private 9-12 0 0.18
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud NR No Private 8-12 115 0.20
Congregation Ymh NR No Private 10-12 102 0.23
Bais Tziporah NR No Private K-12 0 0.25

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Neighbors for 131 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

85 Louisa St, Brooklyn 144 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 127 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 123 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 83 Louisa St, Brooklyn 95 Louisa St, Brooklyn 11 Church Ave, Brooklyn 148 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 139 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 13 Church Ave, Brooklyn 133 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 121 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 89 Louisa St, Brooklyn 137 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 143 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 145 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 125 Chester Ave, Brooklyn 91 Louisa St, Brooklyn 79 Louisa St, Brooklyn 146 Chester Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 131 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 131 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 131 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 131 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

131 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 1,640 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 131 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

131 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $76,020.

What are the property taxes for 131 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 131 Chester Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $7,042.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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