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778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 778 Lafayette Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,633

Sale price

$477,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
778 Lafayette Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01792-0014

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,205
Building dimensions
16.33 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
05/12/2005
Sale price
$477,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,218
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Lafayette Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
16.33 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,633

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
83 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.17 Miles
Closest fire station
0.23 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/12/2005 $477,000 XXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/14/2015 - R
08/03/2015 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015080400567001)		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/20/2015 - R
07/29/2015 - D		 Mortgage
(2015081200603001)		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXX
05/25/2012 - R
05/16/2012 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012051501449001)		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
05/21/2012 - R
05/02/2012 - D		 Mortgage
(2012051000142001)		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXX
05/07/2007 - R
04/04/2007 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2007041400061001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXX X XX
06/23/2005 - R
06/10/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005061002088001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX
06/02/2005 - R
05/12/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005052301796002)		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
06/02/2005 - R
05/12/2005 - D		 Deed
(2005052301796001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX X
12/02/2003 - R
09/03/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003091501846001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/07/2003 - R
07/24/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003090200950001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 778 Lafayette Avenue, 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
$2,218
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,832,000
Assessed value
$109,920

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,416,000 $84,960 $11,176 19.843% $2,218 $2,218 +0.07%
2024/25 $1,337,000 $80,220 $11,034 20.085% $2,216 $2,216 +5.86%
2023/24 $1,464,000 $87,840 $10,423 20.085% $2,093 $2,093 +4.63%
2022/23 $1,371,000 $82,260 $9,852 20.309% $2,001 $2,001 +7.63%
2021/22 $1,349,000 $80,940 $9,313 19.963% $1,859 $1,859 -5.15%
2020/21 $1,384,000 $83,040 $9,313 21.045% $1,960 $1,960 +0.70%
2019/20 $1,404,000 $84,240 $9,195 21.167% $1,946 $1,946 +7.12%
2018/19 $970,000 $58,200 $8,686 20.919% $1,817 $1,817 +8.57%
2017/18 $991,000 $59,460 $8,210 20.385% $1,674 $1,674 +7.87%
2016/17 $755,000 $45,300 $7,761 19.991% $1,552 $1,552 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
12/12/2023 I
12/11/2023 C

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Marcy Ave & Myrtle Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.501
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 60 0.07
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 60 0.07
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.07
Brighter Choice Community School 2 No Public PK, K-5 286 0.22
Brighter Choice Community School 2 No Public PK, K-5 286 0.22
George H Murray Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 81 0.24
George H Murray Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 81 0.24
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.24
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.24
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.27
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.07
George H Murray Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 81 0.24
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.24
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.27
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.32
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 8 No Charter K-8 730 0.34
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.36
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.37
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.38
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.38
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School 2 Yes Public 9-12 403 0.98
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.24
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.32
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.36
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.37
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.38
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.45
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.45
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.47
P.S. 368 NR No Public PK, K-12 220 0.50

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Neighbors for 778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

786 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 804 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 782 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 11 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 379 Throop Ave, Brooklyn 774 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 772 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 778 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 776 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 375 Throop Ave, Brooklyn 780 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 784 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 790 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 798 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 802 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 15 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 17 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 800 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 766 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,205 square feet.

When was 778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 05/12/2005 for $477,000.

What is the assessed value of 778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $109,920.

What are the property taxes for 778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 778 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $2,217.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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