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1639 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 - Property report

Also known as: 1639 Benson Ave

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

1,638

General information

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Address
Primary address
1639 Benson Avenue
ZIP code
11214
Neighborhood
Bath Beach
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
06364-0105

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,686
Building dimensions
18 ft x 47 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,127
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Benson Avenue (wide)
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 91 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,638
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
1,687 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
75 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
65 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
11
Closest police station
0.44 Miles
Closest fire station
0.24 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1639 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 1639 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/30/2024 - R
10/18/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024102800179001)		 XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/28/2024 - R
10/17/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024102200150001)		 XXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/26/2013 - R
02/13/2013 - D		 Agreement
(2013022200467002)		 XXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/26/2013 - R
02/13/2013 - D		 Mortgage
(2013022200467001)		 XXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/12/2004 - R
05/29/2003 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2003110602140001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/20/2003 - R
05/29/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003070801503001)		 XXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/06/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3100006955310)
05/22/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3280004742928)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
03/02/1995 - R Mortgage
(3420004656842)		 XXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/02/1995 - R Deed
(3980004657798)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1639 Benson 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
$8,127
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,120,000
Assessed value
$67,200

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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 $981,000 $58,860 $38,640 19.843% $7,667 $7,667 +4.72%
2024/25 $974,000 $58,440 $36,454 20.085% $7,322 $7,322 +6.00%
2023/24 $992,000 $59,520 $34,391 20.085% $6,907 $6,907 -1.10%
2022/23 $1,069,000 $64,140 $34,391 20.309% $6,984 $6,984 +2.52%
2021/22 $1,073,000 $64,380 $34,130 19.963% $6,813 $6,813 +0.54%
2020/21 $897,000 $53,820 $32,200 21.045% $6,776 $6,776 +5.39%
2019/20 $914,000 $54,840 $30,378 21.167% $6,430 $6,430 +7.25%
2018/19 $1,003,000 $60,180 $28,659 20.919% $5,995 $5,995 +2.62%
2017/18 $843,000 $50,580 $28,659 20.385% $5,842 $5,842 +2.75%
2016/17 $770,000 $46,200 $28,442 19.991% $5,686 $5,686 +15.15%
Permits

Permit information for 1639 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/10/2006 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$960,000

10.3% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$703

6.5% 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
18th Ave & 85th St at SE Corner
Station lines
D
Distance (miles)
0.302
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 163 Bath Beach 7 Yes Public K-8 607 0.07
P.S. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars 7 No Public K-5 434 0.06
Catherine Laboure Special Education Program NR No Private 4-8 43 0.16
P.S. 229 Dyker 7 No Public PK, K-8 1,144 0.35
P.S. 229 Dyker 7 No Public PK, K-8 1,144 0.35
P.S. 204 Vince Lombardi 7 No Public PK, K-5 1,005 0.42
P.S. 204 Vince Lombardi 7 No Public PK, K-5 1,005 0.42
P.S. 200 Benson School 7 No Public PK, K-5 1,267 0.45
P.S. 200 Benson School 7 No Public PK, K-5 1,267 0.45
Gold Material NR No Private PK-K 20 0.54
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 163 Bath Beach 7 Yes Public K-8 607 0.07
Catherine Laboure Special Education Program NR No Private 4-8 43 0.16
P.S. 229 Dyker 7 No Public PK, K-8 1,144 0.35
St Bernadette School NR No Private PK, K-8 395 0.56
St Bernadette Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 368 0.57
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School 5 No Public 6-12 876 0.71
Sinai Academic Center NR No Private 6-12 45 0.76
Madeleine Brennan School (The) 9 No Public 6-8 1,554 0.81
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School NR No Private PK-8 154 0.85
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry 9 No Public K-8 474 1.10
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 0.46
East Academy of Science & Technology NR No Private 9-12 34 0.71
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School 5 No Public 6-12 876 0.71
Sinai Academic Center NR No Private 6-12 45 0.76
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.98
Magen David Yeshivah High School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.98
Magen David Yeshivah High School NR No Private 9-12 410 0.99

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Neighbors for 1639 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

72 Bay 14 St, Brooklyn 52 Bay 14 St, Brooklyn 48 Bay 14 St, Brooklyn 1661 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 1655 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 42 Bay 14 St, Brooklyn 1671 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 1653 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 68 Bay 14 St, Brooklyn 69 Bay 14 St, Brooklyn 54 Bay 14 St, Brooklyn 40 Bay 14 St, Brooklyn 1667 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 46 Bay 14 St, Brooklyn 79 Bay 13 St, Brooklyn 1663 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 1659 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 67 Bay 14 St, Brooklyn 70 Bay 14 St, Brooklyn 56 Bay 14 St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 1639 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11215, 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 11228, 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 1639 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The development at 1639 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 1639 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

1639 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 has a total of 1,686 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1639 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

1639 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is currently assessed at $67,200.

What are the property taxes for 1639 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The property taxes for 1639 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 total $8,126.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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