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47 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 529 88th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,673

Sale price

$1,150,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
47 Gelston Avenue
Alternate address(es)
47 Garage Gelston Ave
529 88th St
ZIP code
11209
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
06052-0001

Owner

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
2,376
Building dimensions
18.58 ft x 48 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
12/20/2019
Sale price
$1,150,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,048
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
88 Street (narrow)
Gelston Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18.58 ft x 90 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,673

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
89 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
72 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
10
Closest police station
1.31 Miles
Closest fire station
0.24 Miles

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Ownership information for 47 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 47 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/05/2023 - R
05/10/2023 - D
Deed
(2023061500353001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/16/2022 - R
08/13/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2022091400014001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
01/09/2020 - R
12/20/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2020010700718002)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
01/09/2020 - R
12/20/2019 - D
Deed
(2020010700718001)
XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/11/2017 - R
09/06/2017 - D
Deed
(2017091100168001)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
02/24/1993 - R Deed
(3100001751710)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/10/1989 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3460001467446)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXXX
04/08/1985 - R Mortgage
(3810001079881)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 47 Gelston 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
$10,048
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,621,000
Assessed value
$97,260

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 $1,781,000 $106,860 $50,640 19.843% $10,048 $10,048 +1.68%
2024/25 $1,517,000 $91,020 $49,204 20.085% $9,883 $9,883 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,556,000 $93,360 $46,420 20.085% $9,323 $9,323 +4.83%
2022/23 $1,687,000 $101,220 $43,793 20.309% $8,894 $8,894 +5.58%
2021/22 $1,490,000 $89,400 $42,200 19.963% $8,424 $8,424 -5.15%
2020/21 $1,245,000 $74,700 $42,200 21.045% $8,881 $8,881 +2.33%
2019/20 $1,139,000 $68,340 $41,003 21.167% $8,679 $8,679 +7.25%
2018/19 $1,036,000 $62,160 $38,683 20.919% $8,092 $8,092 +8.77%
2017/18 $898,000 $53,880 $36,494 20.385% $7,439 $7,439 +5.82%
2016/17 $795,000 $47,700 $35,167 19.991% $7,030 $7,030 +2.23%

Permit information for 47 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

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Bay Ridge residential market stats

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Median sale price

$501,940

-8.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$618

-5.5% Y-o-Y

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
4th Ave & 86th St at SE Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.225

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts 7 Yes Public K-5 387 0.20
P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School 7 No Public K-8 1,103 0.18
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.39
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.39
St Patrick School NR No Private PK-8 167 0.45
St Patrick School NR No Private PK-8 167 0.45
P.S. 185 Walter Kassenbrock 8 No Public K-5 576 0.47
P.S. 127 Mckinley Park 8 No Public K-5 589 0.48
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.48
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School 7 Yes Public K-8 1,103 0.18
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.39
St Patrick School NR No Private PK-8 167 0.45
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.48
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.52
Visitation Academy NR No Private PK-8 114 0.53
Madeleine Brennan School (The) 9 No Public 6-8 1,554 0.68
Jhs 259 William Mckinley 7 No Public 6-8 1,591 0.74
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Fort Hamilton High School 4 Yes Public 9-12 3,925 0.87
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.48
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.52
Fontbonne Hall Academy NR No Private 9-12 439 0.69
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.78
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 1.18
Ahrc Middle/High School NR No Private 110 1.23
New Utrecht High School 3 No Public 9-12 3,112 1.33

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 47 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 47 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 47 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

47 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 2,376 square feet.

When was 47 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold and what was the sale price?

47 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold on 12/20/2019 for $1,150,000.

What is the assessed value of 47 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

47 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $97,260.

What are the property taxes for 47 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 47 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $10,048.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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