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119 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 119 Gelston Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,904

Sale price

$350,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
119 Gelston Avenue
Alternate address(es)
119 Garage Gelston Ave
ZIP code
11209
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
06089-0018

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
3,244
Building dimensions
15 ft x 25 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Last altered
2013
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
10/05/2011
Sale price
$350,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,578
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Gelston Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 116.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,904

Area overview

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

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Ownership information for 119 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 119 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/05/2011 $350,000 XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/26/2021 - R
12/09/2020 - D
Agreement
(2021042000229003)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/26/2021 - R
12/09/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2021042000229002)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/26/2021 - R
08/04/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021042000229001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
01/24/2015 - R
11/01/2013 - D
Correction Mortgage
(2015012000469001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
03/21/2014 - R
11/01/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2014031800373002)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/21/2014 - R
11/01/2013 - D
Deed
(2014031800373001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
11/23/2012 - R
11/15/2012 - D
Zoning Lot Description
(2012111900359001)
XXXXXX XXXX
11/23/2012 - R
11/12/2012 - D
Certificate
(2012111900359002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XX
12/12/2011 - R
10/05/2011 - D
Deed
(2011101701105001)
XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
04/05/1989 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3050001444305)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 119 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
$7,578
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,093,000
Assessed value
$125,580

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 $1,802,000 $108,120 $38,191 19.843% $7,578 $7,578 +3.37%
2024/25 $2,053,000 $123,180 $36,500 20.085% $7,331 $7,331 +6.00%
2023/24 $2,250,000 $135,000 $34,435 20.085% $6,916 $6,916 +2.93%
2022/23 $2,465,000 $147,900 $33,087 20.309% $6,720 $6,720 +5.77%
2021/22 $1,903,000 $114,180 $31,826 19.963% $6,353 $6,353 -5.15%
2020/21 $1,591,000 $95,460 $31,826 21.045% $6,698 $6,698 +4.03%
2019/20 $1,482,000 $88,920 $30,417 21.167% $6,438 $6,438 +7.25%
2018/19 $1,428,000 $85,680 $28,696 20.919% $6,003 $6,003 +58.57%
2017/18 $310,000 $18,600 $18,571 20.385% $3,786 $3,786 +8.09%
2016/17 $292,000 $17,520 $17,520 19.991% $3,502 $3,502 +2.23%

Permit information for 119 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/18/2013 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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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 & 93th St at NE Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.167

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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 0.07
P.S. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts 7 No Public K-5 387 0.23
St Patrick School NR No Private PK-8 167 0.31
St Patrick School NR No Private PK-8 167 0.31
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.42
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.42
P.S. 185 Walter Kassenbrock 8 No Public K-5 576 0.50
Visitation Academy NR No Private PK-8 114 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 0.07
St Patrick School NR No Private PK-8 167 0.31
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.42
Visitation Academy NR No Private PK-8 114 0.50
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.50
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.52
Madeleine Brennan School (The) 9 No Public 6-8 1,554 0.75
Jhs 259 William Mckinley 7 No Public 6-8 1,591 0.87
P.S. 229 Dyker 7 No Public PK, K-8 1,144 0.92
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 0.42
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.52
Fontbonne Hall Academy NR No Private 9-12 439 0.57
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.90
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 1.31
Ahrc Middle/High School NR No Private 110 1.35
New Utrecht High School 3 No Public 9-12 3,112 1.37

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 119 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 119 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 119 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

119 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 3,244 square feet.

When was 119 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold and what was the sale price?

119 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold on 10/05/2011 for $350,000.

What is the assessed value of 119 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

119 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $125,580.

What are the property taxes for 119 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 119 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $7,578.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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