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779 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 - Property report

Also known as: 779 Williams Ave

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,024

Sale price

$940,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
779 Williams Avenue
ZIP code
11207
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04317-0038

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
1,584
Building dimensions
18.5 ft x 44 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
09/28/2023
Sale price
$940,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,303
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)
Williams Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
DE Witt Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
23.5 ft x 87.75 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,024

Area overview

Walk score
74 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.73 Miles
Closest fire station
0.58 Miles

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Ownership information for 779 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 779 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/28/2023 $940,000 XXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
05/19/2022 $394,000 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXX. , XX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
01/05/2021 $10,000 XXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/12/2024 - R
02/07/2024 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024021200304001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/16/2023 - R
09/28/2023 - D
Mortgage
(2023101000513002)
XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/16/2023 - R
09/28/2023 - D
Deed
(2023101000513001)
XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX
06/27/2022 - R
05/19/2022 - D
Deed
(2022061501365001)
XXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
01/06/2022 - R
01/05/2021 - D
Deed
(2021122901224001)
XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXX
01/10/2020 - R
12/02/2019 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2020010800043001)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
08/23/2018 - R
08/09/2018 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2018082200613001)
XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
11/10/2016 - R
10/08/2016 - D
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2016110701362001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
08/12/2016 - R
06/14/2016 - D
Contract of Sale
(2016080800766001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/14/2016 - R
03/02/2016 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2016030401363001)
XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 779 Williams 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
$2,303
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$645,000
Assessed value
$38,700

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 $571,000 $34,260 $11,606 19.843% $2,303 $2,303 -0.29%
2024/25 $672,000 $40,320 $11,500 20.085% $2,310 $2,310 +5.95%
2023/24 $759,000 $45,540 $10,854 20.085% $2,180 $2,180 +4.80%
2022/23 $617,000 $37,020 $10,243 20.309% $2,080 $2,080 +7.73%
2021/22 $620,000 $37,200 $9,672 19.963% $1,931 $1,931 -5.13%
2020/21 $607,000 $36,420 $9,672 21.045% $2,035 $2,035 +0.35%
2019/20 $592,000 $35,520 $9,583 21.167% $2,028 $2,028 +7.20%
2018/19 $409,000 $24,540 $9,045 20.919% $1,892 $1,892 +8.74%
2017/18 $507,000 $30,420 $8,536 20.385% $1,740 $1,740 +7.99%
2016/17 $439,000 $26,340 $8,060 19.991% $1,611 $1,611 +2.23%

Permit information for 779 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/25/2023 Alteration
07/03/2023 Alteration
04/28/2023 Alteration
03/03/2020 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
11/24/2025 I
12/03/2024 I
12/11/2023 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

East New York (part A) residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

Property location map
FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

Property location map
Hurricane evacuation zones
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Van Sinderen Ave & New Lots Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.265

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Fresh Creek School (The) 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 143 0.18
Fresh Creek School (The) 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 143 0.18
P.S. 213 New Lots 2 No Public PK, K-5 218 0.36
P.S. 213 New Lots 2 No Public PK, K-5 218 0.36
P.S. 190 Sheffield 7 No Public PK, K-5 125 0.39
P.S. 190 Sheffield 7 No Public PK, K-5 125 0.39
P.S. 306 Ethan Allen 4 No Public PK, K-5 239 0.50
P.S. 306 Ethan Allen 4 No Public PK, K-5 239 0.50
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente 5 No Public PK, K-5 342 0.51
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente 5 No Public PK, K-5 342 0.51
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Van Siclen Community Middle School 3 Yes Public 6-8 221 0.57
Collegiate Academy for Mathematics and Personal Awareness (CAMPA Charter School) 10 No Charter 6-8 108 0.38
Legacy School of the Arts 5 No Public 6-8 147 0.39
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.51
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 0.51
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.56
Achievement First Linden Charter School 5 No Charter K-8 756 0.57
East New York Family Academy 5 No Public 6-12 659 0.57
New Grace Center Christian School NR No Private PK-8 185 0.58
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.58
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.51
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 0.51
The East New York Arts and Civics High School NR No Public 9-12 161 0.57
Uft Charter School NR No Charter 9-12 190 0.57
East New York Family Academy 5 No Public 6-12 659 0.57
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School 4 No Public 9-12 200 0.58
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.58
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 0.71
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.71
Performing Arts and Technology High School 6 No Public 9-12 319 0.71

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 779 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The development at 779 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 779 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

779 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 has a total of 1,584 square feet.

When was 779 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 last sold and what was the sale price?

779 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was last sold on 09/28/2023 for $940,000.

What is the assessed value of 779 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

779 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is currently assessed at $38,700.

What are the property taxes for 779 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The property taxes for 779 Williams Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 total $2,302.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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