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120 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 120 Sapphire St

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

Sale price

$370,000 - M

General information

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Address
Primary address
120 Sapphire Street
Alternate address(es)
120 78th
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04497-0024

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
2,000
Building dimensions
20 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
1
Sales
Sale date
06/12/2018
Sale price
$370,000 - M
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,190
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Sapphire Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Loring Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
40 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,000

Area overview

Walk score
68 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
75 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
1.24 Miles
Closest fire station
0.41 Miles

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Ownership information for 120 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 120 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/12/2018 $370,000 XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX
12/22/2017 $139,000 XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX
01/18/2005 $565,000 XXXXXX , XXXXX XXX XXXXXX , XXXXXX XXXXX , XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/22/2024 - R
02/13/2024 - D
Mortgage
(2024021600055002)
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/22/2024 - R
02/13/2024 - D
Deed
(2024021600055001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
08/15/2024 - R
02/03/2024 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024081200195001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/06/2023 - R
11/03/2022 - D
Agreement
(2022120800577003)
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
02/06/2023 - R
11/03/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2022120800577002)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/06/2023 - R
11/03/2022 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2022120800577001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/26/2018 - R
06/12/2018 - D
Mortgage
(2018062600006002)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
06/26/2018 - R
06/12/2018 - D
Deed
(2018062600006001)
XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
02/01/2018 - R
01/26/2018 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018013100735001)
XXXXXX XXXXX X X X XXXX X X
01/11/2018 - R
12/22/2017 - D
Deed
(2018010901042001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 120 Sapphire 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
$3,190
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$895,000
Assessed value
$53,700

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 $937,000 $56,220 $16,050 19.843% $3,185 $3,185 -0.31%
2024/25 $770,000 $46,200 $15,906 20.085% $3,195 $3,195 +5.98%
2023/24 $856,000 $51,360 $15,008 20.085% $3,014 $3,014 +4.63%
2022/23 $814,000 $48,840 $14,186 20.309% $2,881 $2,881 +7.74%
2021/22 $893,000 $53,580 $13,397 19.963% $2,674 $2,674 -5.00%
2020/21 $746,000 $44,760 $13,375 21.045% $2,815 $2,815 +0.32%
2019/20 $728,000 $43,680 $13,255 21.167% $2,806 $2,806 +7.24%
2018/19 $643,000 $38,580 $12,507 20.919% $2,616 $2,616 +8.57%
2017/18 $615,000 $36,900 $11,822 20.385% $2,410 $2,410 +7.98%
2016/17 $481,000 $28,860 $11,164 19.991% $2,232 $2,232 +2.40%

Permit information for 120 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/10/2019 Alteration

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
09/24/2019 I
09/19/2019 B
09/19/2019 B

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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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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Grant Ave & Pitkin Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
A
Distance (miles)
0.686

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 282 0.54
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 282 0.54
Our World Neighborhood Charter 2 4 No Charter K-5 368 0.15
P.S. 232 Lindenwood 5 No Public PK, K-8 805 0.42
P.S. 232 Lindenwood 5 No Public PK, K-8 805 0.42
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.53
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 No Public PK, K-5 724 0.58
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 No Public PK, K-5 724 0.58
Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard 5 No Public 5-8 882 0.62
St Helen School NR No Private PK-8 321 0.71
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 1.62
P.S. 232 Lindenwood 5 No Public PK, K-8 805 0.42
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro NR No Private 6-8 0 0.52
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.53
Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard 5 No Public 5-8 882 0.62
St Helen School NR No Private PK-8 321 0.71
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed NR No Private PK-8 209 0.71
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott 4 No Public 6-8 305 0.92
Achievement First Aspire Charter 6 No Charter K-9 775 1.01
P.S. 207 Rockwood Park 8 No Public PK, K-8 642 1.02
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology 6 No Public 9-12 605 0.62
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 0.92
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School 4 No Public 9-12 805 1.17
Academy for Young Writers 5 No Public 6-12 483 1.19
Spring Creek Community School 3 No Public 6-12 468 1.20
John Adams High School 4 No Public 9-12 2,366 1.26
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 1.46
The East New York Arts and Civics High School NR No Public 9-12 161 1.62
Uft Charter School NR No Charter 9-12 190 1.62
East New York Family Academy 5 No Public 6-12 659 1.62

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 120 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 120 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 120 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

120 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 2,000 square feet.

When was 120 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

120 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 06/12/2018 for $370,000 - M.

What is the assessed value of 120 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

120 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $53,700.

What are the property taxes for 120 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 120 Sapphire Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $3,189.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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