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129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 129 Gelston Ave

Property image for 129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,936

Sale price

$515,000

General information

Address

Primary address

129 Gelston Avenue

ZIP code

11209

Neighborhood

Bay Ridge

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

06089-0015

Building

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Building sq. ft.

1,600

Building dimensions

16.67 ft x 50 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/13/2015

Sale price

$515,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,654

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Gelston Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Fort Hamilton Parkway

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16.67 ft x 116.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,936

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

89 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

73 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.45 Miles

Closest fire station

0.09 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 129 Gelston 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 129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/13/2015	$515,000	XX, XXXXXX XXX XXX, XXXX XXX	XXXXX, XXXX XX XXX XXX, XXXX XXX
11/25/2014	$769,000	XXXXX, XXXX XX XXX XXX, XXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/27/2021 - R 09/22/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021092300167001)	XXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/27/2021 - R 08/27/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021091500243004)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XX XXXXXXX XXX
09/27/2021 - R 08/27/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021091500243003)	XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/27/2021 - R 08/27/2021 - D	Deed (2021091500243002)	XX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
09/27/2021 - R 08/17/2021 - D	Power of Attorney (2021091500243001)	XX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX XXX
04/06/2015 - R 03/13/2015 - D	Deed (2015031700577001)	XXXXX XXXX XX	XX XXXXXX
12/08/2014 - R 11/25/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014120100276002)	XXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/08/2014 - R 11/25/2014 - D	Deed (2014120100276001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXX XX
08/07/1974 - R	Deed (37430072701701)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 129 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

$6,654

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,110,000

Assessed value

$66,600

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$861,000	$51,660	$32,784	19.843%	$6,505	$6,505	+4.64%
2024/25	$963,000	$57,780	$30,954	20.085%	$6,217	$6,217	+5.87%
2023/24	$975,000	$58,500	$29,237	20.085%	$5,872	$5,872	-1.10%
2022/23	$846,000	$50,760	$29,237	20.309%	$5,938	$5,938	+6.43%
2021/22	$733,000	$43,980	$27,946	19.963%	$5,579	$5,579	-2.97%
2020/21	$754,000	$45,240	$27,320	21.045%	$5,749	$5,749	+5.30%
2019/20	$820,000	$49,200	$25,795	21.167%	$5,460	$5,460	+7.13%
2018/19	$906,000	$54,360	$24,364	20.919%	$5,097	$5,097	+2.62%
2017/18	$793,000	$47,580	$24,364	20.385%	$4,967	$4,967	+6.68%
2016/17	$772,000	$46,320	$23,288	19.991%	$4,656	$4,656	+4.57%

Permits

Permit information for 129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/24/2025	I
	02/01/2025	B
	02/01/2025	C

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

4th Ave & 93th St at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.156

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Schools

Nearest elementary 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	0.06
P.S. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts	7	No	Public	K-5	387	0.24
St Patrick School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	167	0.30
St Patrick School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	167	0.30
Poly Prep Country Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,060	0.41
Poly Prep Country Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,060	0.41
Visitation Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	114	0.50
P.S. 185 Walter Kassenbrock	8	No	Public	K-5	576	0.50

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	0.06
St Patrick School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	167	0.30
Poly Prep Country Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,060	0.41
Visitation Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	114	0.50
St Anselm Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	340	0.51
Adelphi Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.53
Madeleine Brennan School (The)	9	No	Public	6-8	1,554	0.76
Jhs 259 William Mckinley	7	No	Public	6-8	1,591	0.88
P.S. 229 Dyker	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	1,144	0.91

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	0.89
Poly Prep Country Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,060	0.41
Adelphi Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.53
Fontbonne Hall Academy	NR	No	Private	9-12	439	0.56
Bay Ridge Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	K-12	375	0.92
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology	6	No	Public	9-12	1,273	1.32
Xaverian High School	NR	No	Private	6-12	1,537	1.36
New Utrecht High School	3	No	Public	9-12	3,112	1.37

Nearby ZIP codes for 129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 1,600 square feet.

When was 129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold and what was the sale price?

129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold on 03/13/2015 for $515,000.

What is the assessed value of 129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $66,600.

What are the property taxes for 129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 129 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $6,654.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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