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253 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 253 Garage 78th St

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

2,843

General information

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Address
Primary address
253 78th Street
Alternate address(es)
253 Garage 78th St
ZIP code
11209
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05959-0060

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
1,440
Building dimensions
18 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1960
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$13,023
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
26 ft x 109.33 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,843

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
87 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
69 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
10
Closest police station
0.72 Miles
Closest fire station
0.61 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 253 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/19/2010 - R
04/08/2010 - D		 Deed
(2010051700562001)		 XXXX XXXXXXX X X XXXX XXXXXXXXX
05/12/2004 - R
03/16/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004032601613001)		 XXXXXXXX XX
03/25/1997 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3060005552406)		 XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/25/1997 - R Agreement
(3980005552398)		 XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/25/1997 - R Mortgage
(3400005551740)		 XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/06/1987 - R Agreement
(3850001237285)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
10/22/1986 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3520001207252)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXX
08/30/1985 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3740001109574)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX XXX XX XXXXX
08/23/1985 - R Mortgage
(3740001108074)		 XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX X X
08/23/1985 - R Deed
(3730001108073)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 253 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
$13,023
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,231,000
Assessed value
$73,860

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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 $1,167,000 $70,020 $60,710 19.843% $12,328 $12,047 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,159,000 $69,540 $57,273 20.085% $11,772 $11,503 +6.27%
2023/24 $1,173,000 $70,380 $53,896 20.085% $11,106 $10,825 +0.13%
2022/23 $1,104,000 $66,240 $53,231 20.309% $11,107 $10,811 +1.70%
2021/22 $1,052,000 $63,120 $53,251 19.963% $10,918 $10,630 +0.29%
2020/21 $1,172,000 $70,320 $50,365 21.045% $10,896 $10,599 +5.54%
2019/20 $1,027,000 $61,620 $47,444 21.167% $10,339 $10,042 +7.59%
2018/19 $1,167,000 $70,020 $44,620 20.919% $9,639 $9,334 +3.82%
2017/18 $893,000 $53,580 $44,106 20.385% $9,291 $8,991 +2.16%
2016/17 $927,000 $55,620 $44,026 19.991% $9,111 $8,801 +8.29%
Permits

Permit information for 253 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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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)
0.206
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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 0.24
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.24
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 0.24
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 0.57
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 253 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

265 78th St, Brooklyn 215 78th St, Brooklyn 7719 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 255 78th St, Brooklyn 7726 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 269 78th St, Brooklyn 7724 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 7722 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 7720 3rd Ave, 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 253 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 253 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 253 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 253 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

253 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 1,440 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 253 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

253 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $73,860.

What are the property taxes for 253 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 253 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $13,022.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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