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255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 255 78th St

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

2,450

Sale price

$1,450,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
255 78th Street
ZIP code
11209
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05959-0059

Owner

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
2,150
Building dimensions
23 ft x 31.67 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1960
Building material
Cinder Block
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
07/13/2026
Sale price
$1,450,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$12,405
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)
78 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
3 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
23 ft x 110 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,450

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
88 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
10
Closest police station
0.71 Miles
Closest fire station
0.61 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/13/2026 $1,450,000 XXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XX-XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX X XXXXX, XX-XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXX, XX-XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/17/2026 - R
07/13/2026 - D		 Mortgage
(2026071500799002)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX
07/17/2026 - R
07/13/2026 - D		 Deed
(2026071500799001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX
07/31/2025 - R
07/24/2025 - D		 Deed
(2025072500479001)		 XXXXXXXXX (XXXXXXXX) XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
10/18/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3930006900693)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/31/1969 - R Deed
(36930037300171)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX X

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 255 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
$12,405
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,690,000
Assessed value
$101,400

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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 $1,530,000 $91,800 $57,560 19.843% $11,703 $11,422 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,334,000 $80,040 $54,302 20.085% $11,176 $10,907 +0.11%
2023/24 $1,339,000 $80,340 $54,242 20.085% $11,176 $10,895 -0.22%
2022/23 $1,467,000 $88,020 $53,763 20.309% $11,215 $10,919 +7.97%
2021/22 $1,410,000 $84,600 $50,658 19.963% $10,400 $10,113 +0.66%
2020/21 $1,356,000 $81,360 $47,740 21.045% $10,344 $10,047 +5.55%
2019/20 $1,078,000 $64,680 $44,968 21.167% $9,815 $9,518 +1.32%
2018/19 $1,194,000 $71,640 $44,908 20.919% $9,700 $9,394 +3.45%
2017/18 $980,000 $58,800 $44,549 20.385% $9,381 $9,081 +8.51%
2016/17 $894,000 $53,640 $41,865 19.991% $8,679 $8,369 +8.69%
Permits

Permit information for 255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/03/2026 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & 77th St at NW Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.201
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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 0.33
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.23
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.23
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.26
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.32
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.32
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.38
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 0.80
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.23
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.26
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.32
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.38
Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Pa NR No Private PK-8 226 0.41
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.41
P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School 7 No Public K-8 1,103 0.81
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD 8 No Public 6-8 445 1.02
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 0.54
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.26
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.41
Xaverian High School NR No Private 6-12 1,537 0.58
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 0.59
Fontbonne Hall Academy NR No Private 9-12 439 1.16
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 1.22

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Neighbors for 255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

265 78th St, Brooklyn 7718 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 215 78th St, Brooklyn 7726 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 269 78th St, Brooklyn 7724 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 7722 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 7720 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 253 78th St, Brooklyn 217 78th St, Brooklyn 7721 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 261 78th St, Brooklyn 225 78th St, Brooklyn 257 78th St, Brooklyn 229 78th St, Brooklyn 7725 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 273 78th St, Brooklyn 243 78th St, Brooklyn 219 78th St, Brooklyn 7723 3rd Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 255 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 255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 2,150 square feet.

When was 255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold and what was the sale price?

255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold on 07/13/2026 for $1,450,000.

What is the assessed value of 255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $101,400.

What are the property taxes for 255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $12,405.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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