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1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 - Property report

Also known as: 1539 Benson Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$1,280,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1539 Benson Avenue
ZIP code
11228
Neighborhood
Bath Beach
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
06361-0004

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,090
Building dimensions
19.33 ft x 51 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
11/20/2019
Sale price
$1,280,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,645
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Benson Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
70 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
62 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
11
Closest police station
0.60 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1539 Benson 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 1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/20/2019 $1,280,000 XXX, XXXXXX XXX XXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX X XXXXX, XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/05/2019 - R
11/20/2019 - D		 Mortgage
(2019120401237002)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
12/05/2019 - R
11/20/2019 - D		 Deed
(2019120401237001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX
05/29/2013 - R
05/10/2013 - D		 Deed
(2013051300734001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XX XXXX
10/26/1967 - R Mortgage
(36730056200210)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
10/26/1967 - R Deed
(36730056200208)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$10,645
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,315,000
Assessed value
$78,900

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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 $1,288,000 $77,280 $52,445 19.843% $10,407 $10,407 +0.45%
2024/25 $1,234,000 $74,040 $51,583 20.085% $10,360 $10,360 +5.26%
2023/24 $1,343,000 $80,580 $49,007 20.085% $9,843 $9,843 +3.43%
2022/23 $1,214,000 $72,840 $46,857 20.309% $9,516 $9,516 +6.62%
2021/22 $1,291,000 $77,460 $44,706 19.963% $8,925 $8,925 +9.60%
2020/21 $1,201,000 $72,060 $38,695 21.045% $8,143 $8,143 +143.83%
2019/20 $1,174,000 $70,440 $15,778 21.167% $8,039 $3,340 +8.94%
2018/19 $941,000 $56,460 $14,655 20.919% $7,495 $3,066 +8.91%
2017/18 $1,036,000 $62,160 $13,809 20.385% $6,939 $2,815 +10.50%
2016/17 $968,000 $58,080 $12,743 19.991% $6,446 $2,547 +2.72%
Permits

Permit information for 1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/06/2020 New building
05/26/2020 Alteration
12/14/2019 Alteration
12/06/2019 Alteration
12/06/2019 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Bath Beach residential market stats

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Median sale price

$816,000

64.8% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$842

-15.8% 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
18th Ave & 85th St at SE Corner
Station lines
D
Distance (miles)
0.435
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 229 Dyker 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 1,144 0.20
P.S. 229 Dyker 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 1,144 0.20
Catherine Laboure Special Education Program NR No Private 4-8 43 0.09
P.S. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars 7 No Public K-5 434 0.21
P.S. 163 Bath Beach 7 No Public K-8 607 0.21
P.S. 204 Vince Lombardi 7 No Public PK, K-5 1,005 0.37
P.S. 204 Vince Lombardi 7 No Public PK, K-5 1,005 0.37
St Bernadette School NR No Private PK, K-8 395 0.43
St Bernadette School NR No Private PK, K-8 395 0.43
St Bernadette Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 368 0.44
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 229 Dyker 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 1,144 0.20
Catherine Laboure Special Education Program NR No Private 4-8 43 0.09
P.S. 163 Bath Beach 7 No Public K-8 607 0.21
St Bernadette School NR No Private PK, K-8 395 0.43
St Bernadette Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 368 0.44
Madeleine Brennan School (The) 9 No Public 6-8 1,554 0.68
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School NR No Private PK-8 154 0.83
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.83
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School 5 No Public 6-12 876 0.85
P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School 7 No Public K-8 1,103 1.16
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Utrecht High School 3 No Public 9-12 3,112 0.48
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.83
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School 5 No Public 6-12 876 0.85
East Academy of Science & Technology NR No Private 9-12 34 0.86
Sinai Academic Center NR No Private 6-12 45 0.88
Magen David Yeshivah High School NR No Private 9-12 0 1.11
Magen David Yeshivah High School NR No Private 9-12 410 1.12

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Neighbors for 1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

65 Bay 10 St, Brooklyn 59 Bay 10 St, Brooklyn 1533 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 67 Bay 10 St, Brooklyn 1543 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 36 Bay 10 St, Brooklyn 1525 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 63 Bay 10 St, Brooklyn 1541 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 82 Bay 11 St, Brooklyn 76 Bay 10 St, Brooklyn 1535 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 32 Bay 10 St, Brooklyn 78 Bay 10 St, Brooklyn 55 Bay 10 St, Brooklyn 74 Bay 10 St, Brooklyn 71 Bay 10 St, Brooklyn 8643 15th Ave, Brooklyn 57 Bay 10 St, Brooklyn 82 Bay 10 St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11210, 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 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

The development at 1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 has a total of 2,090 square feet.

When was 1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 last sold and what was the sale price?

1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 was last sold on 11/20/2019 for $1,280,000.

What is the assessed value of 1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 is currently assessed at $78,900.

What are the property taxes for 1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

The property taxes for 1539 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 total $10,645.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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