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478 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Information

478 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 478 72nd Street
Secondary address 478-480 72nd St
Neighborhood Bay Ridge
Zip code 11209
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 05909-0037

Sales & Tax Overview for 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 12/10/2009
Purchase price $775,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,920

Lot & Building Information for 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 720
Lot dimensions 36 ft x 20 ft
Property type Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 1,944
Building dimensions 36 ft x 18 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 20
Community district 10
Closest police station 0.47 Miles
Closest fire station 0.46 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 478-480 72nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

About 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 1,944 square feet and a current price per square foot of $398.

What is the year built & the current market value of 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

478 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,200,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/10/2009 $775,000
12/19/2005 $665,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/28/2022 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2022042600628001)
04/14/2017 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2017040500494001)
09/20/2012 - R Initial UCC1
(2012091300171003)
09/11/2012 - D
09/20/2012 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2012091300171002)
09/11/2012 - D
09/20/2012 - R
Mortgage
(2012091300171001)
12/22/2009 - D
12/29/2009 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009122200748001)
12/10/2009 - D
12/16/2009 - R
Deed
(2009121400854002)
10/16/2009 - D
12/16/2009 - R
Power of Attorney
(2009121400854001)
12/19/2005 - D
01/04/2006 - R
Mortgage
(2005122200252002)
12/19/2005 - D
01/04/2006 - R
Deed
(2005122200252001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,493
Estimated property tax: $7,920
Tax assessor's market value: $1,200,000
Assessed value: $72,000

Assessment History for 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 478 72nd 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
2025/26 $1,200,000 $72,000 $37,763 19.843% $7,493 $7,493 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,074,000 $64,440 $35,626 20.085% $7,155 $7,155 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,036,000 $62,160 $33,610 20.085% $6,751 $6,751 -0.07%
2022/23 $940,000 $56,400 $33,264 20.309% $6,756 $6,756 +1.74%
2021/22 $864,000 $51,840 $33,264 19.963% $6,640 $6,640 +0.26%

Permits for 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/28/2016 Alteration type 2
01/29/2016 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & 76th St at NW Corner (Exit Only)
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.204
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/72 St
Line B63
Distance (miles) 0.025

Neighbors for 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 478 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
460 72nd St, Brooklyn 2,730 06/30/2016
7206 5th Ave, Brooklyn 5,075 01/31/2022 $890,000
7210 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 09/10/2004 $895,000
452 72nd St, Brooklyn 2,730 11/18/2008
7224 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,324 08/15/2023
462 72nd St, Brooklyn 2,047 03/28/2008
458 72nd St, Brooklyn 2,730 12/18/2018 $1,220,000
7202 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 02/03/2004 $450,000
7204 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 12/18/2008 $780,000
7214 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 08/06/2019
7218 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 02/24/2025
476 72nd St, Brooklyn 2,102 11/04/2024 $1,260,000
472 72nd St, Brooklyn 2,730 08/19/2000
7216 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,770 11/13/2014
466 72nd St, Brooklyn 2,730 11/17/2009 $690,000
470 72nd St, Brooklyn 2,730 03/26/2021 $999,990
456 72nd St, Brooklyn 2,730 12/15/2009
7212 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 01/16/1998
7222 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,500 08/14/2009 $965,000
464 72nd St, Brooklyn 1,820 11/15/1991
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