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78 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 78 Downing St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,903

General information

Address

Primary address

78 Downing Street

ZIP code

11238

Neighborhood

Clinton Hill

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01982-0065

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,615

Building dimensions

18.75 ft x 50 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$9,129

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Downing Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Fulton Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18.75 ft x 101.5 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,903

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

87 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.44 Miles

Closest fire station

0.53 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 78 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 78 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/13/2025 - R 10/16/2025 - D	Deed (2025102300149001)	XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
11/02/2015 - R 09/26/2015 - D	Agreement (2015102601157004)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXX
11/02/2015 - R 09/26/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015102601157003)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXX
11/02/2015 - R 09/21/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015102601157002)	XXXX XXX	XXXX XXX
11/02/2015 - R 09/21/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015102601157001)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXX XXX
09/21/2005 - R 09/01/2005 - D	Agreement (2005091401748003)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX XXX
09/21/2005 - R 09/01/2005 - D	Mortgage (2005091401748002)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX XXX
09/21/2005 - R 08/24/2005 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2005091401748001)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXX XXX XX XXXXXXX
10/26/2001 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3110007864111)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/31/2001 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3730007798673)	XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 78 Downing Street, 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

$9,129

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,046,000

Assessed value

$182,760

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$3,497,000	$209,820	$44,526	19.843%	$8,835	$8,835	+0.16%
2024/25	$2,762,000	$165,720	$43,921	20.085%	$8,822	$8,822	+4.55%
2023/24	$3,389,000	$203,340	$42,010	20.085%	$8,438	$8,438	+4.83%
2022/23	$2,938,000	$176,280	$39,632	20.309%	$8,049	$8,049	+5.16%
2021/22	$2,268,000	$136,080	$38,340	19.963%	$7,654	$7,654	-1.98%
2020/21	$2,483,000	$148,980	$37,105	21.045%	$7,809	$7,809	+0.79%
2019/20	$2,746,000	$164,760	$36,601	21.167%	$7,747	$7,747	+5.79%
2018/19	$3,677,000	$220,620	$35,008	20.919%	$7,323	$7,323	+8.77%
2017/18	$2,331,000	$139,860	$33,027	20.385%	$6,733	$6,733	+5.41%
2016/17	$1,727,000	$103,620	$31,950	19.991%	$6,387	$6,387	+5.64%

Permits

Permit information for 78 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
09/13/2002	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	06/09/2025	A
	11/22/2023	I
	03/22/2023	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Clinton Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

$929,000

0.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,152

-1.5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Washington Ave & Fulton Ave at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.187

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.11
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.11
Bethel Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	34	0.12
Bethel Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	34	0.12
Nelrak Child Development Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-3	50	0.13
Nelrak Child Development Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-3	50	0.13
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.23
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.26
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	832	0.28
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	832	0.28

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Urban Assembly Unison School (The)	3	No	Public	6-8	173	0.11
Bethel Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	34	0.12
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.23
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.26
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.37
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.43
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.44
Community Partnership Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-8	371	0.45
Explore Exceed Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	429	0.45
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.52

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Gotham Professional Arts Academy	NR	No	Public	9-12	179	0.34
Acorn Community High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	107	0.34
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY	NR	No	Public	9-12	217	0.34
Bedford Academy High School	9	No	Public	9-12	381	0.40
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.43
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.44
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	621	0.48
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.53
Ohel Elozer	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.59
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community	1	No	Public	9-12	139	0.59

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 78 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 78 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 78 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

78 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 3,615 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 78 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

78 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $182,760.

What are the property taxes for 78 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 78 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $9,129.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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