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78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 78 Lee Avenue
Secondary address 167 Rodney St
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02187-0036

Sales & Tax Overview for 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $22,013

Lot & Building Information for 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,200
Lot dimensions 22 ft x 100 ft
Property type Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sqft 5,764
Building dimensions 22 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1920
Year last altered 2004
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Commercial units 4
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 1.03 Miles
Closest fire station 0.28 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 167 Rodney St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
  • 171 Rodney St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
  • 177 Rodney St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

About 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 5,764 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,043,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 4 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/15/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023050500010003)
04/28/2023 - D
05/15/2023 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2023050500010002)
04/28/2023 - D
05/15/2023 - R
Mortgage
(2023050500010001)
12/27/2013 - R Initial UCC1
(2013122301258001)
05/06/2005 - D
07/15/2005 - R
Deed
(2005060701869001)
08/21/2000 - D
12/07/2000 - R
Deed
(FT_3460007437646)
03/12/1990 - D
03/19/1990 - R
Deed
(3160001525516)
05/29/1987 - R Deed
(3610001269461)
03/23/1987 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3630001250763)
03/15/1985 - R Deed
(3160001075216)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $20,638
Estimated property tax: $22,013
Tax assessor's market value: $1,043,000
Assessed value: $469,350

Assessment History for 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,043,000 $469,350 $165,911 12.439% $20,638 $20,638 +7.47%
2024/25 $868,800 $390,960 $153,621 12.5% $19,203 $19,203 +4.47%
2023/24 $724,000 $325,800 $147,020 12.502% $18,380 $18,380 +10.07%
2022/23 $603,000 $271,350 $136,130 12.267% $16,699 $16,699 +0.26%
2021/22 $482,000 $216,900 $136,130 12.235% $16,656 $16,656 +6.39%

Permits for 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/19/2022 Alteration
05/09/2022 Alteration
05/08/2022 Alteration
02/07/2019 Alteration
11/12/2013 Alteration type 3
11/04/2013 Alteration type 3
03/12/2012 Alteration type 2
12/05/2008 Alteration type 2
03/04/2004 Alteration type 2
03/03/2004 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Marcy Ave & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines J-M-Z
Distance (miles) 0.229
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Bus Routes
Name Lee Av/Taylor St
Line B44
Distance (miles) 0.131

Neighbors for 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 78 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
161 Rodney St, Brooklyn 4,400 05/28/1986
70 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 8,372 07/18/2016 $2,050,000
157 Rodney St, Brooklyn 3,520 03/24/2022
145 Rodney St, Brooklyn 2,700 05/23/2001
76 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 2,772 02/19/2025 $10
74 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 2,772 10/29/2019
155 Rodney St, Brooklyn 2,790 02/18/2025
153 Rodney St, Brooklyn 2,970 09/19/2012 $250,000
147 Rodney St, Brooklyn 2,925 02/27/2020
170 Ross St, Brooklyn 3,903 12/03/1985
164 Ross St, Brooklyn 3,008 12/28/2010 $371,700
151 Rodney St, Brooklyn 3,960 11/17/2006
149 Rodney St, Brooklyn 2,970 07/15/2010 $310,000
68 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 02/15/1972
166 Ross St, Brooklyn 13,560 10/14/1998
163 Rodney St, Brooklyn 5,730 04/01/2024
172 Ross St, Brooklyn 5,546 08/27/2001
162 Ross St, Brooklyn 4,200 04/11/1974
165 Rodney St, Brooklyn 5,720 06/07/2023 $3,500,000
72 Lee Ave, Brooklyn 3,695 12/28/2023
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