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98 Chestnut St, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Records

New York City property record for 98 Chestnut St, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details2,120 sqft · built 1901
Lot Size0.078 acres (3,375 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$187,000 (Jul 1998)
Tax Bill$7,152 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Mortgage
Jan 2017 Loan Modification
APN04115-0040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04115-0040
Alternative APNs
  • 1305041150040
  • 3-04115-0040

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,120 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,060 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1901
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1901
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Lot Area3,375 sqft (0.078 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 22.5 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-04115-0040
Street Address98 CHESTNUT ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11208-1404
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR4
Legal Block4115
Legal Lot Number40
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract117601

Owner

98 Chestnut St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2017.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address98 CHESTNUT ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-1404
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 26, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Jan 9, 2017Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NATIONSTAR MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 23, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 23, 1998 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 8, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page4245 / 1584
Last Transfer DateJan 9, 2017
Transfer Doc0000035015
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address98 CHESTNUT ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-1404
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address98 CHESTNUT ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-1404

Mortgage

Document Number0000035017
DateJan 26, 2017
Instrument2017000035017
Lender
NameNATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Address1901 E VOORHEES ST STE C, DANVILLE, IL 61834
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

January 2017: Loan Modification, Consolidation and Extension, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification, Consolidation and Extension
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address98 CHESTNUT ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-1404
Document Number0000035018
Instrument DateJan 9, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2020
Title CompanySANDS ABSTRACT LLC, SANDS ABS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address98 CHESTNUT ST BROOKLYN NY 112081404, BROOKLYN, NY 11208-1404
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000035018
DateJan 26, 2017
Instrument35018
Lender
NameNATIONSTAR MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLEWISVILLE, TX 75067
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueJan 25, 2042
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 98 Chestnut St was $7,152.

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$64,740 Land $20,340 Building $44,400$1,079,000 Land $339,000 Building $740,000
2025$7,152.00
2023$6,696.00$53,580 Land $20,340 Building $33,240$893,000 Land $339,000 Building $554,000

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 98 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 98 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 1,414 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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