1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Property Information
1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 1609 Benson Avenue |
| Secondary address | 1609 Garage Benson Ave |
| Neighborhood | Bath Beach |
| Zip code | 11214 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 06363-0007 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | 10/30/2008 |
| Purchase price | $995,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $14,562 |
Lot & Building Information for 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn
| Lot sqft | 2,070 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Four Families (C3) |
| Building sqft | 4,255 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Walk-up apartment |
| Year built | 1935 |
| Frontage(s) | Benson Avenue (wide) |
Area Overview
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 11 |
| Closest police station | 0.50 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.30 Miles |
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- 1609 Garage Benson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
About 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn
1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1935 and has a total of 4,255 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $390,600, the tax amount paid for 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is $13,463. For the next year, the tax amount for 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is estimated at $14,562.
When was 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 last sold and what was the last sale price?1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was last sold in 10/30/2008 for $995,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
Ownership Information for 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn
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Past Sales & Property History for 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn
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Title Documents for 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $13,463 |
| Estimated property tax: | $14,562 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $868,000 |
| Assessed value: | $390,600 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Assessment History for 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $868,000 | $390,600 | $108,234 | 12.439% | $13,748 | $13,463 | +7.50% |
| 2024/25 | $868,800 | $390,960 | $100,187 | 12.5% | $12,792 | $12,523 | +8.37% |
| 2023/24 | $724,000 | $325,800 | $92,438 | 12.502% | $11,847 | $11,557 | +1.99% |
| 2022/23 | $740,000 | $333,000 | $92,368 | 12.267% | $11,624 | $11,331 | +3.64% |
| 2021/22 | $765,000 | $344,250 | $89,359 | 12.235% | $11,234 | $10,933 | +7.86% |
Permits for 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn
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Bath Beach Residential Market Stats
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
Transportation
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| Station lines | D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.354 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | 86 ST/16 Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.131 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 229 Dyker | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 1,144 | 0.29 |
| P.S. 229 Dyker | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 1,144 | 0.29 |
| Catherine Laboure Special Education Program | NR | No | Private | 4-8 | 43 | 0.11 |
| P.S. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars | 7 | No | Public | K-5 | 434 | 0.12 |
| P.S. 163 Bath Beach | 7 | No | Public | K-8 | 607 | 0.12 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 229 Dyker | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 1,144 | 0.29 |
| Catherine Laboure Special Education Program | NR | No | Private | 4-8 | 43 | 0.11 |
| P.S. 163 Bath Beach | 7 | No | Public | K-8 | 607 | 0.12 |
| St Bernadette School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 395 | 0.51 |
| St Bernadette Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 368 | 0.51 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| New Utrecht High School | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 3,112 | 0.46 |
| Brooklyn Studio Secondary School | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 876 | 0.77 |
| East Academy of Science & Technology | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 34 | 0.77 |
| Sinai Academic Center | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 45 | 0.81 |
| Poly Prep Country Day School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,060 | 0.92 |
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Neighbors for 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 1609 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1607 Benson Ave, Brooklyn | 1,976 | 05/18/2004 | $675,000 |
| 8669 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 09/29/2011 | $870,000 |
| 8667 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 12/29/2022 | |
| 8670 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,332 | 07/07/2025 | |
| 84 Bay 13 St, Brooklyn | 3,400 | 10/07/2003 | $560,000 |
| 1603 Benson Ave, Brooklyn | 1,738 | 12/21/2020 | $730,000 |
| 1611 Benson Ave, Brooklyn | 1,976 | 12/31/2014 | |
| 8672 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,332 | 12/08/2000 | |
| 8671 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,580 | 09/29/2021 | $200,000 |
| 8661 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 10/05/1995 | |
| 8676 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 1,744 | 06/10/2025 | $1,400,000 |
| 8668 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,907 | 09/04/1973 | |
| 8664 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 10/22/2003 | $370,000 |
| 8666 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,340 | 05/21/2019 | |
| 1601 Benson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,388 | 08/02/2016 | |
| 8653 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,113 | 12/28/2015 | $769,000 |
| 8659 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 09/26/2019 | $1,420,000 |
| 8655 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 1,568 | 12/16/2024 | |
| 1615 Benson Ave, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 10/28/2010 | $925,000 |
| 8674 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,044 |