| Primary address | 79 Legion Street |
| Neighborhood | Brownsville |
| Zip code | 11212 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03514-0011 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,801 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Four Families (C3)
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| Building sqft | 3,198 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Walk-up apartment |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Frontage(s) | Legion Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Saratoga Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 23 |
| Community district | 16 |
| Closest police station | 0.27 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.40 Miles |
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79 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930 and has a total of 3,198 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 79 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $179,100, the tax amount paid for 79 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is $6,298. For the next year, the tax amount for 79 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is estimated at $6,801.
When was 79 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold?79 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 02/16/2001.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 79 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $6,298 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,801 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $398,000 |
| Assessed value: | $179,100 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 79 Legion Street, 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $398,000 | $179,100 | $50,634 | 12.439% | $6,298 | $6,298 | +7.36% |
| 2024/25 | $332,000 | $149,400 | $46,931 | 12.5% | $5,866 | $5,866 | +3.17% |
| 2023/24 | $312,000 | $140,400 | $45,482 | 12.502% | $5,686 | $5,686 | +9.14% |
| 2022/23 | $370,000 | $166,500 | $42,472 | 12.267% | $5,210 | $5,210 | +1.24% |
| 2021/22 | $364,600 | $164,070 | $42,060 | 12.235% | $5,146 | $5,146 | +7.70% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 6 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Station lines | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.306 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | B7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.061 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 156 Waverly | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 465 | 0.11 |
| P.S. 156 Waverly | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 465 | 0.11 |
| Brownsville Ascend Charter School | 4 | No | Charter | K-8 | 871 | 0.13 |
| Hands & Hearts Learning Center | NR | No | Private | PK, K-5 | 28 | 0.24 |
| Hands & Hearts Learning Center | NR | No | Private | PK, K-5 | 28 | 0.24 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Is 392 | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 309 | 0.11 |
| Brownsville Ascend Charter School | 4 | No | Charter | K-8 | 871 | 0.13 |
| Bethany Christian Grade School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-7 | 0 | 0.24 |
| Sid Miller Academy | NR | No | Public | K-9 | 461 | 0.32 |
| P.S. Is 323 | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 511 | 0.34 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 227 | 0.30 |
| Teachers Preperatory High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 189 | 0.30 |
| Brownsville Academy High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 77 | 0.34 |
| New Visions AIM Charter High School I | 1 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 154 | 0.34 |
| Brooklyn Ascend Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,376 | 0.38 |
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Here are the neighbors for 79 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 8,350 | 06/10/2019 | |
| 95 Legion St, Brooklyn | 5,794 | 08/03/2015 | $470,000 |
| 47 Legion St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 05/15/1987 | |
| 27 Legion St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 06/08/2005 | $285,670 |
| 77 Legion St, Brooklyn | 3,198 | 04/02/2021 | $1,225,000 |
| 1512 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 7,500 | 09/14/2016 | $1,600,000 |
| 89 Legion St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | ||
| 33 Legion St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 10/08/2021 | $490,000 |
| 87 Legion St, Brooklyn | |||
| 93 Legion St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 07/15/2013 | $530,450 |
| 1474 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 09/24/2004 | $337,500 |
| 1470 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 06/20/2008 | $400,000 |
| 25 Legion St, Brooklyn | 7,828 | 04/19/2023 | $850,000 |
| 1490-1498 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 168,387 | 05/25/1990 | |
| 37 Legion St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 10/30/2024 | |
| 1506 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 6,220 | 11/10/1972 | |
| 83 Legion St, Brooklyn | 3,198 | 12/08/2022 | |
| 1508 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 5,700 | 07/17/2023 | |
| 1478 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 23,200 | 04/06/1983 | |
| 1476 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,985 | 09/24/2004 | $337,500 |
