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2556 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 - Property report

Also known as: 2556 Benson Ave

Property image for 2556 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1935

Lot sq. ft.

1,933

Sale price

$900,700

General information

Address

Primary address

2556 Benson Avenue

ZIP code

11214

Neighborhood

Gravesend

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

06881-0044

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,508

Building dimensions

19.33 ft x 48 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1935

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Basement Garage

Sales

Sale date

01/27/2016

Sale price

$900,700

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$9,102

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

19.33 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,933

Area overview

Walk score

90 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

93 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

71 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.94 Miles

Closest fire station

0.26 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 2556 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 2556 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/27/2016	$900,700	XXX, XXXXXX XXX XX, XX XXX	XXXX, XXXXX XXXX
08/20/2009	$633,000	XXXX, XXXXX XXXX	XXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/22/2026 - R 05/06/2026 - D	Deed (2026051900708001)	XXX XXXXXX	XX XXX XX XXXXX
03/03/2016 - R 02/05/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016021001518001)	XXXX XXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
02/18/2016 - R 01/27/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016020200853002)	XXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/18/2016 - R 01/27/2016 - D	Deed (2016020200853001)	XXXX XXXXX XXXX	XXX XXXXXX
08/27/2009 - R 08/20/2009 - D	Mortgage (2009082500393002)	XXXX XXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/27/2009 - R 08/20/2009 - D	Deed (2009082500393001)	XXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/09/2007 - R 03/05/2007 - D	Deed (2007033000817001)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX
05/06/2003 - R	Deed (2003032100906001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX
12/26/1997 - R	Deed (3760005882476)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
11/25/1970 - R	Deed (37030044900778)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2556 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

$9,102

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,748,000

Assessed value

$104,880

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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	$1,587,000	$95,220	$43,282	19.843%	$8,588	$8,588	+4.69%
2024/25	$1,354,000	$81,240	$40,846	20.085%	$8,204	$8,204	+5.56%
2023/24	$1,345,000	$80,700	$38,695	20.085%	$7,772	$7,772	-1.10%
2022/23	$1,280,000	$76,800	$38,695	20.309%	$7,859	$7,859	+2.98%
2021/22	$1,179,000	$70,740	$38,227	19.963%	$7,631	$7,631	+0.53%
2020/21	$1,029,000	$61,740	$36,068	21.045%	$7,591	$7,591	+5.35%
2019/20	$987,000	$59,220	$34,038	21.167%	$7,205	$7,205	+6.81%
2018/19	$955,000	$57,300	$32,246	20.919%	$6,746	$6,746	+2.62%
2017/18	$1,008,000	$60,480	$32,246	20.385%	$6,573	$6,573	+3.22%
2016/17	$765,000	$45,900	$31,856	19.991%	$6,368	$6,368	+8.35%

Permits

Permit information for 2556 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)

0.191

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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	0.53
P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	586	0.53
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	0.33
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.33
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.33
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2	6	No	Charter	PK, K-5	319	0.41
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2	6	No	Charter	PK, K-5	319	0.41
P.S. 97 The Highlawn	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	849	0.43

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	0.10
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.33
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.33
St Peter Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	219	0.47
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.54
P.S. 95 The Gravesend	7	No	Public	K-8	940	0.66
Is 228 David A Boody	7	No	Public	6-8	1,551	0.67
Big Apple Academy	NR	No	Private	TK-8	888	0.73
Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.75

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Leaders High School	6	No	Public	9-12	372	0.10
Kingsborough Early College School	7	No	Public	6-12	743	0.10
High School Of Sports Management	2	No	Public	9-12	338	0.10
Life Academy High School For Film And Music	4	No	Public	9-12	251	0.10
International High School At Lafayette	2	No	Public	9-12	353	0.10
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.33
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.33
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center	NR	No	Public	K-3, 5-7, 9-12	454	0.54
John Dewey High School	4	No	Public	9-12	2,150	0.59
East Academy of Science & Technology	NR	No	Private	9-12	34	0.68

Nearby ZIP codes for 2556 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2556 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The development at 2556 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 2556 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2556 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 has a total of 2,508 square feet.

When was 2556 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 last sold and what was the sale price?

2556 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was last sold on 01/27/2016 for $900,700.

What is the assessed value of 2556 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2556 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is currently assessed at $104,880.

What are the property taxes for 2556 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The property taxes for 2556 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 total $9,102.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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