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161 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Information

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Address

Primary address	161 78th Street
Secondary address	161 Garage 78th St
Neighborhood	Bay Ridge

Zip code	11209
Borough	Brooklyn
Block & lot	05958-0055

Sales & Tax Overview for 161 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class	Register
Estimated property tax	$13,821

Lot & Building Information for 161 78th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft	3,553
Lot dimensions	32.5 ft x 109.33 ft
Building class	Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1) i Building classes in NYC are all explained here: NYC building classes
Building sqft	2,140
Building dimensions	18.17 ft x 44 ft
Buildings on lot	2
Stories	2
Structure type	Old style
Building material	Frame

Exterior wall	Aluminum/vinyl
Basement type	Full
Garage type	Detached, frame garage
Year built	1925
Frontage(s)	78 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street	Ridge Boulevard
Distance to wide street	Register

Zoning & Use for 161 78th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning	Register
Residential units (DOF)	1

Residential sqft	Register

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School district	20
Community district	10

Closest police station	0.76 Miles
Closest fire station	0.63 Miles

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161 Garage 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

About 161 78th Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 161 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

161 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1925 and has a total of 2,140 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 161 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $111,120, the tax amount paid for 161 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is $13,650. For the next year, the tax amount for 161 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is estimated at $13,821.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 161 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 161 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 161 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Property Taxes for 161 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year:	2025-2026
Property tax:	$13,651
Estimated property tax:	$13,821

Tax assessor's market value:	$1,852,000
Assessed value:	$111,120

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Assessment History for 161 78th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 161 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	$1,852,000	$111,120	$68,795	19.843%	$13,651	$13,651	+4.69%
2024/25	$1,666,000	$99,960	$64,924	20.085%	$13,040	$13,040	+5.59%
2023/24	$1,916,000	$114,960	$61,484	20.085%	$12,349	$12,349	+4.76%
2022/23	$1,817,000	$109,020	$58,044	20.309%	$11,788	$11,788	+1.74%
2021/22	$1,646,000	$98,760	$58,044	19.963%	$11,587	$11,587	-3.96%

Permits for 161 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Bay Ridge Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price

$564,000

1.3% YoY

Median Price/Sqft

$842

11.9% YoY

Brooklyn Median Sale Price

$839,000

6.2% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway

Closest station

4th Ave & 77th St at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.337

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Bus Routes
Name	78 St/Ridge Bl
Line	B4
Distance (miles)	0.025

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 102 The Bayview	8	Yes	Public	K-5	1,110	0.33
Holy Angels Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	152	0.33
Holy Angels Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	152	0.33
Bay Ridge Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	K-12	375	0.38
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Pa	NR	No	Private	PK-8	226	0.39

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
Jhs 259 William Mckinley	7	Yes	Public	6-8	1,591	0.93
Holy Angels Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	152	0.33
Bay Ridge Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	K-12	375	0.38
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Pa	NR	No	Private	PK-8	226	0.39
St Anselm Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	340	0.41

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance to school (mi)
Fort Hamilton High School	4	Yes	Public	9-12	3,925	0.44
Bay Ridge Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	K-12	375	0.38
Adelphi Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.41
Xaverian High School	NR	No	Private	6-12	1,537	0.48
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology	6	No	Public	9-12	1,273	0.64

Neighbors for 161 78th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 161 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209.

Address	Square feet	Purchase date	Purchase price
157 78th St, Brooklyn	1,736	07/05/2005	$825,000
149 78th St, Brooklyn	2,222	01/21/1991
135 78th St, Brooklyn	2,457	07/16/2002
7724 Ridge Blvd, Brooklyn	2,910	12/18/2019
7714 Ridge Blvd, Brooklyn	2,376	07/05/2001
7702 Ridge Blvd, Brooklyn	3,045	08/27/2013	$1,300,000
164 77th St, Brooklyn	1,910	10/14/1993
145 78th St, Brooklyn	2,222	05/10/2018	$1,250,000
141 78th St, Brooklyn	1,895	11/07/2002
162 77th St, Brooklyn	1,910	08/24/1999
169 78th St, Brooklyn	1,560	05/13/2004
165 78th St, Brooklyn	2,574	01/22/2016	$1,300,000
139 78th St, Brooklyn	1,895	02/15/2018	$1,450,000
131 78th St, Brooklyn	2,457	06/14/1991
7712 Ridge Blvd, Brooklyn	2,376	09/05/2019	$1,445,000
7708 Ridge Blvd, Brooklyn	3,045	02/25/2016	$1,648,000
170 77th St, Brooklyn	2,460	05/31/2024
153 78th St, Brooklyn	2,222	07/09/1993
129 78th St, Brooklyn	2,457	07/11/2013
155 78th St, Brooklyn	1,736	06/20/2002