In 1989, Tony, a Resident of New York, Purchases Realty

In 1989, Tony, a resident of New York, purchases realty for $500,000 listing title as "Tony and Ben, joint tenants with right of survivorship." In 2011, Tony predeceases Ben when the realty is worth $2,000,000. Ben's income tax basis in the property is:

A) $0.
B) $250,000.
C) $1,000,000.
D) $1,250,000.
E) $2,250,000.