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498 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

498 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 498 Chester Street
Secondary address 158-166 Newport St
Neighborhood Brownsville
Zip code 11212
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03613-0034

Sales & Tax Overview for 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $3,049

Lot & Building Information for 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,760
Lot dimensions 22 ft x 80 ft
Building class Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1) i
Building sqft 3,080
Building dimensions 22 ft x 70 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1930
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 23
Community district 16
Closest police station 0.75 Miles
Closest fire station 0.45 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 158-166 Newport St, Brooklyn, NY 11212

About 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 have?

This Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1) located at 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 3,080 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

498 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $908,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/07/2005 - D
07/25/2005 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005070701234001)
04/04/2005 - D
04/26/2005 - R
Deed
(2005041802077001)
08/30/1990 - R Deed
(3270001564827)
02/16/1989 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3810001432481)
12/06/1988 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3660001415566)
04/11/1988 - R Mortgage
(3340001357934)
09/28/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3990001303399)
10/27/1978 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37830102901169)
10/10/1978 - R Mortgage
(37830102401901)
10/10/1978 - R Deed
(37830102401899)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $2,877
Estimated property tax: $3,049
Tax assessor's market value: $908,000
Assessed value: $54,480

Assessment History for 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $908,000 $54,480 $14,498 19.843% $2,877 $2,877 +12.23%
2024/25 $944,000 $56,640 $12,762 20.085% $2,832 $2,563 +7.19%
2023/24 $834,000 $50,040 $11,906 20.085% $2,673 $2,391 +0.87%
2022/23 $769,000 $46,140 $11,673 20.309% $2,667 $2,371 +4.48%
2021/22 $691,000 $41,460 $11,365 19.963% $2,556 $2,269 +1.03%

Permits for 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/09/2021 Alteration
06/14/2002 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Rockaway Ave & Livonia Ave at SE Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.224
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Bus Routes
Name Rockaway Av/Newport St
Line B60
Distance (miles) 0.062

Neighbors for 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 498 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
436 Bristol St, Brooklyn 3,666 09/06/2019 $1
535 Watkins St, Brooklyn 1,116 03/01/2023 $541,667
160 Riverdale Ave, Brooklyn 12/27/1973
371 E 98th St, Brooklyn 2,792 03/29/2017 $475,000
774 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 1,116 01/04/2023
508 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn 3,510 12/03/2014 $550,000
528 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn 04/28/1978
666 Osborn St, Brooklyn 05/07/2025 $163,000
910 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn 1,920
859 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn 3,240 02/03/2020 $920,000
730 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 70,000 06/28/2007 $10
566 Bristol St, Brooklyn 2,320 05/03/2012
2253 Strauss St, Brooklyn 4,000 05/20/2019
204 Lott Ave, Brooklyn 2,255 07/02/2019 $799,000
530 Rear Bristol St, Brooklyn 05/28/1986
524 Chester St, Brooklyn 2,565 12/13/2005 $477,000
818 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 1,116 05/11/2018 $436,450
889 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn 1,920 08/21/2021
527 E 98th St, Brooklyn 199,383 03/31/2020
156 Riverdale Ave, Brooklyn 08/02/1979
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