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78 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230 - Property report

Also known as: 78 Lawrence Ave

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

3,339

Sale price

$1,300,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
78 Lawrence Avenue
ZIP code
11230
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05422-0017

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
1,892
Building dimensions
20 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
12/05/2016
Sale price
$1,300,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,883
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)
Lawrence Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
McDonald Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
33.33 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,339

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
89 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
14
Closest police station
0.12 Miles
Closest fire station
0.09 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 78 Lawrence Avenue, 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 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/05/2016 $1,300,000 XX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/28/2024 - R
02/15/2024 - D		 Mortgage
(2024032700121001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
05/16/2017 - R
05/09/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017051500350001)		 XX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
12/20/2016 - R
12/05/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016121301195001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XX XXX
07/21/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3540006162354)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/18/1979 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(37930112700661)		 XXXXX XXXXX(XXXXXX XX)(XXXX)
06/13/1979 - R Mortgage
(37930107801767)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX
06/13/1979 - R Deed
(37930107801764)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX (XXXXXXXX XX) XXXXX XXXXXXX
06/13/1979 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(37930107801747)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 78 Lawrence 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
$7,883
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,513,000
Assessed value
$90,780

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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 $1,151,000 $69,060 $38,730 19.843% $7,685 $7,685 +4.70%
2024/25 $1,262,000 $75,720 $36,547 20.085% $7,340 $7,340 +4.95%
2023/24 $1,115,000 $66,900 $34,824 20.085% $6,994 $6,994 +4.03%
2022/23 $1,122,000 $67,320 $33,106 20.309% $6,723 $6,723 +1.73%
2021/22 $1,061,000 $63,660 $33,106 19.963% $6,609 $6,609 -2.70%
2020/21 $1,287,000 $77,220 $32,275 21.045% $6,792 $6,792 +5.36%
2019/20 $1,149,000 $68,940 $30,456 21.167% $6,447 $6,447 +6.19%
2018/19 $1,538,000 $92,280 $29,020 20.919% $6,071 $6,071 +22.16%
2017/18 $1,023,000 $61,380 $24,378 20.385% $5,624 $4,969 +2.69%
2016/17 $758,000 $45,480 $24,208 19.991% $5,515 $4,839 +5.51%
Permits

Permit information for 78 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$535,500

-6.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$524

-16.6% 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Parkville Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.057
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 592 0.19
P.S. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry 7 Yes Public PK, K-8 592 0.19
Beth Jacob Day School/Bais Yaak NR No Private PK-8 419 0.05
Beth Jacob Day School/Bais Yaak NR No Private PK-8 419 0.05
Bais Yaakov D'Rav Meir High School NR No Private K-12 0 0.06
P T A C H NR No Private 2-8 31 0.07
Bais Yaakov Of 18th Ave NR No Private PK-8 299 0.11
P.S. 134 9 No Public K-5 493 0.25
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 223 The Montauk 6 Yes Public 6-8 702 0.50
Beth Jacob Day School/Bais Yaak NR No Private PK-8 419 0.05
Bais Yaakov D'Rav Meir High School NR No Private K-12 0 0.06
P T A C H NR No Private 2-8 31 0.07
Bais Yaakov Of 18th Ave NR No Private PK-8 299 0.11
Ucp Brooklyn Childrens Program NR No Private 108 0.13
P.S. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry 7 No Public PK, K-8 592 0.19
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School 3 Yes Public 9-12 3,213 0.66
Bais Yaakov d'RAV Meir High School NR No Private 9-12 286 0.05
Bais Yaakov D'Rav Meir High School NR No Private K-12 0 0.06
Ucp Brooklyn Childrens Program NR No Private 108 0.13
Mesivta Sholom Schachna NR No Private 9-12 0 0.15
Mesivta Sholom Schachna NR No Private 9-12 192 0.18

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Neighbors for 78 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

84 Lawrence Ave, Brooklyn 74 Lawrence Ave, Brooklyn 100 Lawrence Ave, Brooklyn 1021 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 85 Parkville Ave, Brooklyn 83 Parkville Ave, Brooklyn 90 Lawrence Ave, Brooklyn 96 Lawrence Ave, Brooklyn 81 Parkville Ave, Brooklyn 79 Parkville Ave, Brooklyn 279 Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn 88 Lawrence Ave, Brooklyn 73 Parkville Ave, Brooklyn 76 Lawrence Ave, Brooklyn 1023 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn 50 Lawrence Ave, Brooklyn 1029 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn 1011-1019 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn 1027 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 29 Parkville Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 78 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 78 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230?

The development at 78 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 78 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230?

78 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230 has a total of 1,892 square feet.

When was 78 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230 last sold and what was the sale price?

78 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230 was last sold on 12/05/2016 for $1,300,000.

What is the assessed value of 78 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230?

78 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230 is currently assessed at $90,780.

What are the property taxes for 78 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230?

The property taxes for 78 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230 total $7,883.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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