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172 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 172 Gelston Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

1,860

General information

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Address
Primary address
172 Gelston Avenue
ZIP code
11209
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
06109-0035

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,720
Building dimensions
16 ft x 57.5 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,006
Tax class
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
16 ft x 116.25 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,860
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
1,711 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
89 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
69 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
10
Closest police station
1.51 Miles
Closest fire station
0.01 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 172 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 172 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/06/2025 - R
06/06/2025 - D		 Life Estate Deed
(2025071100871001)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
03/11/2020 - R
12/17/2019 - D		 Deed
(2020031000838001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
04/17/2003 - R
03/03/2003 - D		 Release of Estate Tax Lien
(2003030601553001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/25/2000 - R
11/08/1999 - D		 Deed
(FT_3170007030817)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/30/1992 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3860001725386)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
12/30/1968 - R Mortgage
(36830030000367)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
12/30/1968 - R Deed
(36830030000365)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX
10/26/1967 - R Deed
(36730056200280)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
07/18/1966 - R Mortgage
(36630019400120)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXX
07/18/1966 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(36630019400049)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 172 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
$9,006
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,316,000
Assessed value
$78,960

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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 $1,110,000 $66,600 $45,386 19.843% $9,006 $9,006 -0.45%
2024/25 $1,030,000 $61,800 $45,041 20.085% $9,046 $9,046 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,082,000 $64,920 $42,492 20.085% $8,535 $8,535 +4.82%
2022/23 $1,067,000 $64,020 $40,090 20.309% $8,142 $8,142 +7.84%
2021/22 $943,000 $56,580 $37,822 19.963% $7,550 $7,550 -5.15%
2020/21 $935,000 $56,100 $37,822 21.045% $7,960 $7,960 +141.72%
2019/20 $930,000 $55,800 $15,557 21.167% $7,945 $3,293 -51.04%
2018/19 $985,000 $59,100 $32,150 20.919% $7,407 $6,725 +9.25%
2017/18 $881,000 $52,860 $30,198 20.385% $6,810 $6,156 +9.44%
2016/17 $768,000 $46,080 $28,138 19.991% $6,301 $5,625 +2.45%
Permits

Permit information for 172 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/20/2025 Alteration

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Bay Ridge residential market stats

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Median sale price

$585,000

-7.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$596

2.4% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% 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)
0.078
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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
St Patrick School NR No Private PK-8 167 0.21
St Patrick School NR No Private PK-8 167 0.21
P.S. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts 7 No Public K-5 387 0.26
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.39
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.39
Visitation Academy NR No Private PK-8 114 0.46
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 0.21
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.39
Visitation Academy NR No Private PK-8 114 0.46
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.54
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.56
Madeleine Brennan School (The) 9 No Public 6-8 1,554 0.83
P.S. 229 Dyker 7 No Public PK, K-8 1,144 0.95
Jhs 259 William Mckinley 7 No Public 6-8 1,591 0.97
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 0.88
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.39
Fontbonne Hall Academy NR No Private 9-12 439 0.47
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.54
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.98
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 1.38
Xaverian High School NR No Private 6-12 1,537 1.39
New Utrecht High School 3 No Public 9-12 3,112 1.43

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Neighbors for 172 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

182 A Gelston Ave, Brooklyn 200 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn 9213 5th Ave, Brooklyn 522 92nd St, Brooklyn 520 92nd St, Brooklyn 9219 5th Ave, Brooklyn 178 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn 188 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn 9201 5th Ave, Brooklyn 174 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn 182 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn 208 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn 9221 5th Ave, Brooklyn 176 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn 194 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn 528 92nd St, Brooklyn 9217 5th Ave, Brooklyn 526 92nd St, Brooklyn 184 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn 516 92nd St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 172 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10004, New York City, NY 10301, New York City, NY 10304, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11224, 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 172 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 172 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 172 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

172 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 1,720 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 172 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

172 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $78,960.

What are the property taxes for 172 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 172 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $9,005.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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