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552 Chestnut St, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Records

New York City property record for 552 Chestnut St, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details2,695 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,958 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$840,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$6,356 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2017 Transfer
APN04248-0031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04248-0031
Alternative APNs
  • 1308042480031
  • 3-04248-0031

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,695 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area867 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area2,958 sqft (0.068 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 29.6 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-04248-0031
Street Address552 CHESTNUT ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11208-2623
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR5
Legal Block4248
Legal Lot Number31
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group4
Census Block4004
Census Tract119600

Owner

552 Chestnut St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.

Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address15 HAMILTON DR, ROSLYN, NY 11576-3103
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 17, 2020Deed, Transfer
MERS
Jan 5, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 2, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2020360175
Prior Transfer DateDec 29, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000005243
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateDec 17, 2020
Property Address552 CHESTNUT ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-2623
Document Number0000360175
Instrument DateDec 9, 2020
Instrument2020000360175
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 9, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address552 CHESTNUT ST, 552, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-2623

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address15 HAMILTON DR, ROSLYN, NY 11576-3103

Mortgage

Document Number0000360176
DateDec 17, 2020
Instrument2020000360176
Lender
NameMERS
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateJan 5, 2017
Property Address552 CHESTNUT ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-2623
Document Number0000005243
Instrument DateDec 29, 2016
Instrument5243
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address552 CHESTNUT ST BROOKLYN NY 112082623, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-2623

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 552 Chestnut St was $6,356, up 6% from the year before.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$59,040 (+0.2%) Land $15,480 Building $43,560$984,000 (+0.2%) Land $258,000 Building $726,000
2025$6,356.00 (+5.99%)$58,920 Land $15,480 Building $43,440$982,000 Land $258,000 Building $724,000
2024$5,997.00
2023$5,997.00$67,620 Land $15,480 Building $52,140$1,127,000 Land $258,000 Building $869,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 552 Chestnut St; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 552 Chestnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,709 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable		8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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