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2540 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 - Property report

Also known as: 2540 Benson Ave

Property image for 2540 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

2,507

Sale price

$1,175,000

General information

Address

Primary address

2540 Benson Avenue

ZIP code

11214

Neighborhood

Gravesend

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

06880-0046

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,040

Building dimensions

20 ft x 34 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1950

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/19/2021

Sale price

$1,175,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$9,906

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

26.67 ft x 94 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,507

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

0.90 Miles

Closest fire station

0.23 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 2540 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 2540 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/19/2021	$1,175,000	XXXX, XXX XXXX XXX XXX, XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/15/2024 - R 04/23/2024 - D	Deed (2024051400124001)	XXXX XXX XXXX	XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/02/2021 - R 01/19/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021012600747003)	XXXX XXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/02/2021 - R 01/19/2021 - D	Deed (2021012600747002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXX	XXXX XXX XXXX
02/02/2021 - R 12/07/2020 - D	Power of Attorney (2021012600747001)	XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXX XXX XXXX
01/22/2015 - R 11/16/2014 - D	Deed (2014112400683001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXX
03/27/2002 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3300008339930)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X
01/11/2002 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3330007957633)	XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXX
11/08/1993 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3290001813429)	XXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
08/21/1979 - D 08/21/1979 - R	Mortgage (37930109500241)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X
08/21/1979 - D 08/21/1979 - R	Deed (37930109500239)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2540 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

$9,906

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,235,000

Assessed value

$74,100

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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	$1,216,000	$72,960	$49,924	19.843%	$9,906	$9,906	-0.45%
2024/25	$1,187,000	$71,220	$49,547	20.085%	$9,952	$9,952	+6.00%
2023/24	$1,186,000	$71,160	$46,742	20.085%	$9,388	$9,388	+4.83%
2022/23	$1,188,000	$71,280	$44,098	20.309%	$8,956	$8,956	+7.84%
2021/22	$1,162,000	$69,720	$41,603	19.963%	$8,305	$8,305	+125.23%
2020/21	$1,121,000	$67,260	$17,521	21.045%	$8,755	$3,687	-0.08%
2019/20	$1,198,000	$71,880	$17,434	21.167%	$8,740	$3,690	+8.79%
2018/19	$1,189,000	$71,340	$16,216	20.919%	$8,148	$3,392	-50.38%
2017/18	$1,009,000	$60,540	$33,538	20.385%	$7,491	$6,837	+145.08%
2016/17	$898,000	$53,880	$13,954	19.991%	$6,931	$2,790	+2.68%

Permits

Permit information for 2540 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)

0.173

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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	0.56
P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	586	0.56
P.S. 101 the Verrazano	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	1,057	0.24
P.S. 101 the Verrazano	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	1,057	0.24
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.34
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.34
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.34
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2	6	No	Charter	PK, K-5	319	0.39
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2	6	No	Charter	PK, K-5	319	0.39
P.S. 97 The Highlawn	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	849	0.42

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	0.32
Kingsborough Early College School	7	No	Public	6-12	743	0.14
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.34
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.34
St Peter Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	219	0.44
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	0.68
P.S. 95 The Gravesend	7	No	Public	K-8	940	0.69
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School	5	No	Public	6-12	876	0.75
Big Apple Academy	NR	No	Private	TK-8	888	0.77

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
International High School At Lafayette	2	No	Public	9-12	353	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
Leaders High School	6	No	Public	9-12	372	0.14
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.34
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.34
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	0.64

Nearby ZIP codes for 2540 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 2540 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The development at 2540 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 2540 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2540 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 has a total of 2,040 square feet.

When was 2540 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 last sold and what was the sale price?

2540 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was last sold on 01/19/2021 for $1,175,000.

What is the assessed value of 2540 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2540 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is currently assessed at $74,100.

What are the property taxes for 2540 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The property taxes for 2540 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 total $9,906.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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