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2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 - Property report

Also known as: 2543 Benson Ave

Property image for 2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

1,280

Sale price

$488,000

General information

Address

Primary address

2543 Benson Avenue

ZIP code

11214

Neighborhood

Gravesend

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

06868-0002

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

992

Building dimensions

16 ft x 31 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1950

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/25/2014

Sale price

$488,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,264

Tax class

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Benson Avenue (wide)

Lot dimensions

16 ft x 80 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,280

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Current built area

998 sq. ft.

Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score

94 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

94 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

69 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.91 Miles

Closest fire station

0.22 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 2543 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 2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/25/2014	$488,000	XXXXX, XX XXXX	XXXXX, XXX XXXX XXX XXXXX, XX XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/11/2014 - R 04/02/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014040200119001)	XXXXX XXX XXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
04/10/2014 - R 03/31/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014040100178001)	XXXXX XXX XXXX	XXXX XXXX XXX X X
04/10/2014 - R 03/25/2014 - D	Deed (2014040301069001)	XXXXX XXX XXXX	XXXXX XX XXXX
10/11/2011 - R 09/24/2011 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2011092800098001)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)	XXXX XXXX XXX X X
07/04/2004 - R 04/12/2004 - D	Mortgage (2004050502188001)	XXXXX XXX XXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/10/2003 - R	Mortgage (2003100301223001)	XXXXX XX XXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
11/10/2003 - R 09/15/2003 - D	Agreement (2003100301223002)	XXXXX XX XXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
04/09/2002 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3300008357130)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
12/20/2001 - R	Mortgage (3540007930854)	XXXXX XXX XXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
12/20/2001 - R	Deed (3820007931882)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2543 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

$6,264

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,162,000

Assessed value

$69,720

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,080,000	$64,800	$29,684	19.843%	$6,172	$5,890	+2.83%
2024/25	$890,000	$53,400	$28,520	20.085%	$5,997	$5,728	+0.21%
2023/24	$910,000	$54,600	$28,460	20.085%	$5,997	$5,716	+1.75%
2022/23	$888,000	$53,280	$27,663	20.309%	$5,915	$5,618	+8.10%
2021/22	$801,000	$48,060	$26,035	19.963%	$5,485	$5,197	+0.75%
2020/21	$759,000	$45,540	$24,510	21.045%	$5,455	$5,158	+3.77%
2019/20	$839,000	$50,340	$23,483	21.167%	$5,267	$4,971	+1.44%
2018/19	$805,000	$48,300	$23,423	20.919%	$5,205	$4,900	+5.43%
2017/18	$630,000	$37,800	$22,799	20.385%	$4,947	$4,648	+8.91%
2016/17	$486,000	$29,160	$21,346	19.991%	$4,577	$4,267	+9.01%

Permits

Permit information for 2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/19/2021	Alteration

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Gravesend residential market stats

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Median sale price

$924,645

-2.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$700

5.1% 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

FEMA flood zones

0.2

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

25th Ave & 86th St at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.148

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	586	0.57
P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	586	0.57
P.S. 101 the Verrazano	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	1,057	0.25
P.S. 101 the Verrazano	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	1,057	0.25
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.30
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.30
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.30
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2	6	No	Charter	PK, K-5	319	0.36
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2	6	No	Charter	PK, K-5	319	0.36
P.S. 97 The Highlawn	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	849	0.39

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro	7	Yes	Public	6-8	1,164	0.35
Kingsborough Early College School	7	No	Public	6-12	743	0.14
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.30
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.30
St Peter Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	219	0.43
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.58
Is 228 David A Boody	7	No	Public	6-8	1,551	0.65
P.S. 95 The Gravesend	7	No	Public	K-8	940	0.67
Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.74
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School	5	No	Public	6-12	876	0.74

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Leaders High School	6	No	Public	9-12	372	0.14
Kingsborough Early College School	7	No	Public	6-12	743	0.14
High School Of Sports Management	2	No	Public	9-12	338	0.14
Life Academy High School For Film And Music	4	No	Public	9-12	251	0.14
International High School At Lafayette	2	No	Public	9-12	353	0.14
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.30
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.30
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.58
John Dewey High School	4	No	Public	9-12	2,150	0.63
East Academy of Science & Technology	NR	No	Private	9-12	34	0.65

Nearby ZIP codes for 2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The development at 2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 has a total of 992 square feet.

When was 2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 last sold and what was the sale price?

2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was last sold on 03/25/2014 for $488,000.

What is the assessed value of 2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is currently assessed at $69,720.

What are the property taxes for 2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The property taxes for 2543 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 total $6,264.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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