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237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 237 Chester St

Property image for 237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

2002

Lot sq. ft.

2,525

Sale price

$344,230

General information

Address

Primary address

237 Chester Street

ZIP code

11212

Neighborhood

Brownsville

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03543-0007

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,475

Building dimensions

25 ft x 44 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

2002

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/28/2004

Sale price

$344,230

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,500

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)

Chester Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Rockaway Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25.25 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,525

Area overview

Walk score

90 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

76 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.28 Miles

Closest fire station

0.33 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/28/2004	$344,230	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX	X& X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/16/2016 - R 11/03/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016110701218001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/13/2007 - R 01/25/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007020101316001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
02/23/2005 - R 05/28/2004 - D	Agreement (2005021101403001)	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX	X X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/14/2004 - R 05/28/2004 - D	Mortgage (2004060400526005)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/14/2004 - R 05/28/2004 - D	Agreement (2004060400526004)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/14/2004 - R 05/28/2004 - D	Mortgage (2004060400526003)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/14/2004 - R 05/28/2004 - D	Deed (2004060400526001)	X X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
07/14/2004 - R 05/24/2004 - D	Release (2004060400526002)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX	X X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 237 Chester Street, 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

$8,500

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,143,000

Assessed value

$68,580

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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	$1,312,000	$78,720	$42,817	19.843%	$8,778	$7,095	-0.05%
2024/25	$1,036,000	$62,160	$42,320	20.085%	$8,769	$7,098	+15.11%
2023/24	$953,000	$57,180	$37,681	20.085%	$8,319	$6,167	-8.33%
2022/23	$976,000	$58,560	$33,124	20.309%	$7,936	$6,727	+13.88%
2021/22	$878,000	$52,680	$29,592	19.963%	$7,359	$5,907	+0.26%
2020/21	$746,000	$44,760	$27,995	21.045%	$7,758	$5,892	+8.05%
2019/20	$681,000	$40,860	$25,761	21.167%	$7,744	$5,453	+19.87%
2018/19	$649,000	$38,940	$21,746	20.919%	$7,220	$4,549	+24.68%
2017/18	$631,000	$37,860	$17,898	20.385%	$6,638	$3,649	+29.53%
2016/17	$512,000	$30,720	$14,090	19.991%	$6,141	$2,817	+13.67%

Permits

Permit information for 237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/25/2021	Alteration
08/10/2021	Alteration type 2
07/14/2003	New building
06/27/2003	New building
04/30/2002	New building

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Brownsville residential market stats

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Median sale price

$599,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$516

5% Y-o-Y

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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Rockaway Ave & Livonia Ave at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.239

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. Is 323	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	511	0.05
P.S. Is 323	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	511	0.05
Hands & Hearts Learning Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	28	0.15
Hands & Hearts Learning Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	28	0.15
Sid Miller Academy	NR	No	Public	K-9	461	0.15
Gregory Jocko Jackson-Sports-Arts	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	240	0.17
Gregory Jocko Jackson-Sports-Arts	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	240	0.17
P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	244	0.17
P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	244	0.17
Bethany Christian Grade School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.20

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Mott Hall Bridges Academy	3	No	Public	6-8	175	0.05
P.S. Is 323	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	511	0.05
Key Collegiate Charter School	NR	No	Charter	6-8	116	0.07
Sid Miller Academy	NR	No	Public	K-9	461	0.15
Bethany Christian Grade School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.20
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.27
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-8	117	0.34
Peoples Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.38
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School	8	No	Public	6-8	279	0.38
Is 392	7	No	Public	6-8	309	0.40

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School	5	No	Public	9-12	227	0.09
Teachers Preperatory High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	189	0.09
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.27
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,202	0.49
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,057	0.59
Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School	3	No	Public	9-12	413	0.59
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,376	0.60
East Brooklyn Community High School	2	No	Public	9-12	127	0.68
Brownsville Academy High School	2	No	Public	9-12	77	0.71
New Visions AIM Charter High School I	1	No	Charter	9-12	154	0.71

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 2002.

What is the total square footage of 237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 2,475 square feet.

When was 237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 05/28/2004 for $344,230.

What is the assessed value of 237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $68,580.

What are the property taxes for 237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 237 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $8,500.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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