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5 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Information

5 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5 78th Street
Neighborhood Bay Ridge
Zip code 11209
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 05956-0086

Sales & Tax Overview for 5 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 05/22/2024
Purchase price $1,300,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 5 78th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,838
Lot dimensions 50 ft x 36.75 ft
Property type Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sqft 884
Building dimensions 22 ft x 26 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Stucco
Basement type Full
Garage type Attached garage
Year built 1925
Frontage 78 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Shore Road
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 5 78th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

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School district 20
Community district 10
Closest police station 0.93 Miles
Closest fire station 0.79 Miles

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About 5 78th Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

5 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1925 and has a total of 884 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $62,160, the tax amount paid for 5 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is $10,402.

When was 5 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold in 05/22/2024 for $1,300,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 5 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 5 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/22/2024 $1,300,000
08/11/2005 $850,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/07/2025 - R
03/05/2025 - D
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2025030500921001)
06/11/2024 - R
06/05/2024 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024060700963001)
05/31/2024 - R
05/22/2024 - D
Mortgage
(2024053000159002)
05/31/2024 - R
05/22/2024 - D
Deed
(2024053000159001)
05/10/2023 - R
04/18/2023 - D
Mortgage
(2023042500891001)
07/31/2019 - R
07/22/2019 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019072200077001)
11/16/2017 - R
11/09/2017 - D
Deed
(2017111000032001)
04/11/2017 - R
03/29/2017 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017033000060001)
03/23/2017 - R
03/08/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2017032201023001)
07/25/2013 - R
03/04/2013 - D
Agreement
(2013032200969005)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $10,402
Tax assessor's market value: $1,036,000
Assessed value: $62,160

Assessment History for 5 78th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5 78th 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 $960,000 $57,600 $49,455 19.843% $9,813 $9,813 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,003,000 $60,180 $46,656 20.085% $9,371 $9,371 0.00%
2023/24 $953,000 $57,180 $46,656 20.085% $9,371 $9,371 -0.36%
2022/23 $960,000 $57,600 $46,306 20.309% $9,404 $9,404 +7.83%
2021/22 $918,000 $55,080 $43,685 19.963% $8,721 $8,721 +0.55%

Permits for 5 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/13/2025 Alteration
09/12/2025 Alteration
12/26/2024 Alteration
         
         
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Bay Ridge Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$470,000
-5.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$816
7.8% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & 77th St at NW Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.648
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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 0.50
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Pa NR No Private PK-8 226 0.51
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Pa NR No Private PK-8 226 0.51
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.56
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.56

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 1.25
Xaverian High School NR No Private 6-12 1,537 0.37
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Pa NR No Private PK-8 226 0.51
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.56
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.60

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 0.31
Xaverian High School NR No Private 6-12 1,537 0.37
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.56
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.67
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 0.84

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Neighbors for 5 78th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 5 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
9 79th St, Brooklyn 1,328 08/23/1996
44 77th St, Brooklyn 1,312 02/18/1993
9 78th St, Brooklyn 2,072 07/27/2011 $1,518,000
4 78th St, Brooklyn 1,144 04/04/2024 $1,050,000
7 79th St, Brooklyn 1,328 01/31/2023 $1,050,000
7719 Narrows Ave, Brooklyn 1,376 05/15/2018
11 78th St, Brooklyn 884 10/02/2025
2 78th St, Brooklyn 884 02/08/2022 $1,160,000
8 78th St, Brooklyn 1,344 02/17/1996
38 77th St, Brooklyn 1,676 01/05/2022 $1,070,000
7717 Narrows Ave, Brooklyn 1,376 10/25/1999
7715 Narrows Ave, Brooklyn 1,692 02/11/2021
7 78th St, Brooklyn 2,560 01/10/1991
10 78th St, Brooklyn 2,012 12/04/2009 $100,000
3 78th St, Brooklyn 884 05/26/1978
35 78th St, Brooklyn 3,702 04/04/2014 $1,255,000
34 77th St, Brooklyn 1,866 01/23/2015 $1,190,000
40 77th St, Brooklyn 1,866 01/10/2006
42 77th St, Brooklyn 1,866 03/09/2001
6 78th St, Brooklyn 884 03/19/2026 $1,050,000
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