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53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 53 Garage 78th St

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Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,296

Sale price

$1,300,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
53 78th Street
Alternate address(es)
53 Garage 78th St
ZIP code
11209
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05957-0072

Owner

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
Building sq. ft.
1,408
Building dimensions
16 ft x 37 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Wood
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
09/06/2023
Sale price
$1,300,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,750
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)
78 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Narrows Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
21 ft x 109.33 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,296

Area overview

Walk score
31 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
78 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
10
Closest police station
0.86 Miles
Closest fire station
0.72 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/06/2023 $1,300,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX XX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/13/2023 - R
09/06/2023 - D		 Mortgage
(2023090600527002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/13/2023 - R
09/06/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023090600527001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
02/14/2022 - R
02/03/2022 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022020400683001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXX X X
04/11/2012 - R
11/29/2011 - D		 Deed
(2012022900858001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/01/2011 - R
10/21/2011 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011102400054001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XX
10/28/2011 - R
10/01/2011 - D		 Mortgage
(2011101800044001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XX
06/28/2003 - R
04/24/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003042401944001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XX
06/04/2003 - R
04/15/2003 - D		 Agreement
(2003041801094003)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/04/2003 - R
04/15/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003041801094002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/04/2003 - R
02/27/2003 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2003041801094001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 53 78th 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
$10,750
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,476,000
Assessed value
$88,560

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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 $1,479,000 $88,740 $53,315 19.843% $10,579 $10,579 +4.71%
2024/25 $1,399,000 $83,940 $50,304 20.085% $10,104 $10,104 +15.79%
2023/24 $1,429,000 $85,740 $43,444 20.085% $9,585 $8,726 +5.29%
2022/23 $1,344,000 $80,640 $40,805 20.309% $9,168 $8,287 +1.68%
2021/22 $1,133,000 $67,980 $40,825 19.963% $9,012 $8,150 -3.52%
2020/21 $1,307,000 $78,420 $40,139 21.045% $9,350 $8,447 +6.02%
2019/20 $1,445,000 $86,700 $37,640 21.167% $8,873 $7,967 +7.50%
2018/19 $1,169,000 $70,140 $35,430 20.919% $8,319 $7,412 +13.58%
2017/18 $1,082,000 $64,920 $32,011 20.385% $7,669 $6,525 +2.23%
2016/17 $1,060,000 $63,600 $31,931 19.991% $7,521 $6,383 +4.28%
Permits

Permit information for 53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & 77th St at NW Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.542
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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 0.42
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Pa NR No Private PK-8 226 0.45
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Pa NR No Private PK-8 226 0.45
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.50
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.50
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.50
P.S. 185 Walter Kassenbrock 8 No Public K-5 576 0.54
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.63
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 1.14
Xaverian High School NR No Private 6-12 1,537 0.38
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Pa NR No Private PK-8 226 0.45
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.50
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.50
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.57
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.63
P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School 7 No Public K-8 1,103 0.98
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD 8 No Public 6-8 445 1.13
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 0.33
Xaverian High School NR No Private 6-12 1,537 0.38
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.50
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.57
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 0.76
Fontbonne Hall Academy NR No Private 9-12 439 1.21
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 1.42

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Neighbors for 53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

7725 Colonial Rd, Brooklyn 7719 Colonial Rd, Brooklyn 7721 Colonial Rd, Brooklyn 7713 Colonial Rd, Brooklyn 47 78th St, Brooklyn 7711 Colonial Rd, Brooklyn 57 78th St, Brooklyn 59 78th St, Brooklyn 51 78th St, Brooklyn 7717 Colonial Rd, Brooklyn 43 78th St, Brooklyn 55 78th St, Brooklyn 63 78th St, Brooklyn 65 78th St, Brooklyn 67 78th St, Brooklyn 69 78th St, Brooklyn 71 78th St, Brooklyn 73 78th St, Brooklyn 45 78th St, Brooklyn 61 78th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

10004, New York City, NY 10301, New York City, NY 10304, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, 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 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 1,408 square feet.

When was 53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold and what was the sale price?

53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold on 09/06/2023 for $1,300,000.

What is the assessed value of 53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $88,560.

What are the property taxes for 53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 53 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $10,749.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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