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179 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 179 72nd St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

3,333

Sale price

$930,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
179 72nd Street
Alternate address(es)
179 Garage 72nd St
ZIP code
11209
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05889-0052

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,171
Building dimensions
20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1905
Last altered
2012
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
02/10/2012
Sale price
$930,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,574
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)
72 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ridge Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
33.33 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,333

Area overview

Walk score
83 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
85 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
10
Closest police station
0.49 Miles
Closest fire station
0.35 Miles

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Ownership information for 179 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 179 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/10/2012 $930,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX X'XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/16/2024 - R
09/23/2024 - D
Mortgage
(2024100800867001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX
02/24/2015 - R
01/22/2015 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015020301554001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/19/2012 - R
05/16/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012061100314001)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/19/2012 - R
03/06/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012030600165001)
XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
03/07/2012 - R
02/21/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012022100554001)
XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
02/27/2012 - R
02/10/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012021600265002)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
02/27/2012 - R
02/10/2012 - D
Deed
(2012021600265001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX
01/24/2011 - R
01/14/2011 - D
Life Estate Deed
(2011012001193001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
02/09/2007 - R
01/24/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007020501261001)
XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
04/20/2007 - R
12/15/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2007041700394001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 179 72nd 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
$10,574
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,547,000
Assessed value
$92,820

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 $1,503,000 $90,180 $52,327 19.843% $10,665 $10,383 +4.66%
2024/25 $1,465,000 $87,900 $49,395 20.085% $10,190 $9,921 +5.65%
2023/24 $1,526,000 $91,560 $46,754 20.085% $9,672 $9,391 +4.82%
2022/23 $1,565,000 $93,900 $44,112 20.309% $9,255 $8,959 +1.69%
2021/22 $1,609,000 $96,540 $44,132 19.963% $9,098 $8,810 -3.50%
2020/21 $1,404,000 $84,240 $43,379 21.045% $9,426 $9,129 +5.50%
2019/20 $1,269,000 $76,140 $40,879 21.167% $8,949 $8,653 +6.97%
2018/19 $1,424,000 $85,440 $38,668 20.919% $8,394 $8,089 +8.69%
2017/18 $1,172,000 $70,320 $36,507 20.385% $7,742 $7,442 +2.19%
2016/17 $868,000 $52,080 $36,427 19.991% $7,592 $7,282 +4.19%

Permit information for 179 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/16/2012 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Bay Ridge residential market stats

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Median sale price

$501,940

-8.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$618

-5.5% 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
4th Ave & Bay Ridge Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.355

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 102 The Bayview 8 Yes Public K-5 1,110 0.07
Gateway City Academy NR No Private PK, K-5 191 0.21
Gateway City Academy NR No Private PK, K-5 191 0.21
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.27
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.27
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.32
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.37
School of Math Science and Healthy Living 6 No Public K-5 207 0.63
Ralph A Fabrizio School 8 No Public K-5 878 0.68
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 259 William Mckinley 7 Yes Public 6-8 1,591 0.98
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.27
Xaverian High School NR No Private 6-12 1,537 0.31
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.32
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.37
Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge NR No Private PK-8 175 0.41
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.65
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD 8 No Public 6-8 445 0.76
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Fort Hamilton High School 4 Yes Public 9-12 3,925 0.69
Xaverian High School NR No Private 6-12 1,537 0.31
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.37
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 0.40
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.72
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 1.42
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 1.47

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 179 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 179 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 179 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

179 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 2,171 square feet.

When was 179 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold and what was the sale price?

179 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold on 02/10/2012 for $930,000.

What is the assessed value of 179 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

179 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $92,820.

What are the property taxes for 179 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 179 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $10,573.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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