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2551 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 - Property report

Also known as: 2551 Benson Ave

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1955

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$615,000

General information

Address

Primary address

2551 Benson Avenue

ZIP code

11214

Neighborhood

Gravesend

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

06869-0008

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

1,872

Building dimensions

18 ft x 32 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1955

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

11/30/2009

Sale price

$615,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,206

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Benson Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

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

0.94 Miles

Closest fire station

0.24 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 2551 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 2551 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
11/30/2009	$615,000	XX, XXXX XXX XXX XXXX, XXX XXXX	XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/17/2026 - R 04/16/2026 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2026041600280001)	XX XXXX XXX	XX XXXX X X
04/13/2016 - R 03/30/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016041300369001)	XX XXXX XXX	XX XXXX X X
10/28/2015 - R 10/14/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015102200957001)	XXXX XXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/31/2009 - R 12/16/2009 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2009122800401001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/18/2009 - R 12/08/2009 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2009120800669001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
12/04/2009 - R 11/30/2009 - D	Mortgage (2009120200633003)	XX XXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/04/2009 - R 11/30/2009 - D	Deed (2009120200633002)	XXXXX XXXXX	XX XXXX XXX
11/20/2009 - R 11/13/2009 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2009111300180001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/04/2009 - R 11/11/2009 - D	Power of Attorney (2009120200633001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX
11/20/2009 - R 11/05/2009 - D	Mortgage (2009111700008001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2551 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

$8,206

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,330,000

Assessed value

$79,800

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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	$1,220,000	$73,200	$41,336	19.843%	$8,484	$8,202	-0.62%
2024/25	$1,152,000	$69,120	$41,092	20.085%	$8,522	$8,253	+6.37%
2023/24	$1,153,000	$69,180	$38,632	20.085%	$8,040	$7,759	+5.23%
2022/23	$1,128,000	$67,680	$36,306	20.309%	$7,670	$7,373	+8.03%
2021/22	$1,019,000	$61,140	$34,190	19.963%	$7,113	$6,825	-5.23%
2020/21	$1,004,000	$60,240	$34,220	21.045%	$7,498	$7,202	+0.18%
2019/20	$932,000	$55,920	$33,960	21.167%	$7,485	$7,188	+7.72%
2018/19	$984,000	$59,040	$31,900	20.919%	$6,979	$6,673	+9.11%
2017/18	$842,000	$50,520	$30,002	20.385%	$6,416	$6,116	+8.71%
2016/17	$716,000	$42,960	$28,142	19.991%	$5,936	$5,626	+2.34%

Permits

Permit information for 2551 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Bensonhurst East residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% 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)

0.161

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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	0.55
P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	586	0.55
P.S. 101 the Verrazano	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	1,057	0.28
P.S. 101 the Verrazano	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	1,057	0.28
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	0.37
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2	6	No	Charter	PK, K-5	319	0.37
P.S. 97 The Highlawn	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	849	0.40

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	0.37
Kingsborough Early College School	7	No	Public	6-12	743	0.12
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	0.45
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.55
Is 228 David A Boody	7	No	Public	6-8	1,551	0.64
P.S. 95 The Gravesend	7	No	Public	K-8	940	0.65
Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.72
Big Apple Academy	NR	No	Private	TK-8	888	0.72

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Kingsborough Early College School	7	No	Public	6-12	743	0.12
International High School At Lafayette	2	No	Public	9-12	353	0.12
High School Of Sports Management	2	No	Public	9-12	338	0.12
Life Academy High School For Film And Music	4	No	Public	9-12	251	0.12
Leaders High School	6	No	Public	9-12	372	0.12
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	0.55
John Dewey High School	4	No	Public	9-12	2,150	0.61
East Academy of Science & Technology	NR	No	Private	9-12	34	0.67

Nearby ZIP codes for 2551 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 2551 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The development at 2551 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 2551 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2551 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 has a total of 1,872 square feet.

When was 2551 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 last sold and what was the sale price?

2551 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was last sold on 11/30/2009 for $615,000.

What is the assessed value of 2551 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2551 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is currently assessed at $79,800.

What are the property taxes for 2551 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The property taxes for 2551 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 total $8,206.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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