| Building name | Fairfax House |
| Primary address | Fairfax House - 243 78th Street |
| Neighborhood | Bay Ridge |
| Zip code | 11209 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 05959-0062 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $199,680 |
| Lot sqft | 14,715 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4) |
| Building sqft | 61,800 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 6 |
| Year built | 1940 |
| Frontage(s) | 78 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 3 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 10 |
| Closest police station | 0.72 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.61 Miles |
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Fairfax House - 243 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1940 and has a total of 61,800 square feet.
What is the assessed value of Fairfax House - 243 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $2,266,650, the tax amount paid for Fairfax House - 243 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is $234,025. For the next year, the tax amount for Fairfax House - 243 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is estimated at $199,680.
When was Fairfax House - 243 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold?Fairfax House - 243 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold in 05/10/1985.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 60 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for Fairfax House - Fairfax House - 243 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $179,365 |
| Estimated property tax: | $199,680 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $5,037,000 |
| Assessed value: | $2,266,650 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 243 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 | $5,037,000 | $2,266,650 | $1,881,383 | 12.439% | $255,371 | $179,088 | +4.04% |
| 2024/25 | $4,825,000 | $2,171,250 | $1,818,792 | 12.5% | $251,505 | $172,142 | -1.64% |
| 2023/24 | $4,440,000 | $1,998,000 | $1,805,004 | 12.502% | $247,405 | $175,017 | -0.56% |
| 2022/23 | $4,636,000 | $2,086,200 | $1,769,022 | 12.267% | $238,758 | $175,995 | +15.67% |
| 2021/22 | $3,873,000 | $1,742,850 | $1,578,790 | 12.235% | $213,238 | $152,154 | -25.09% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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Bus Routes
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| Name | 77 St/Ridge Bl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.064 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.25 |
| Holy Angels Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 152 | 0.25 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.27 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.33 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,591 | 0.82 |
| Holy Angels Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 152 | 0.25 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.27 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.33 |
| Is 30 Mary White Ovington | 5 | No | Public | K-8 | 911 | 0.39 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Fort Hamilton High School | 4 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 3,925 | 0.53 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.27 |
| Adelphi Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.41 |
| Xaverian High School | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 1,537 | 0.56 |
| High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 1,273 | 0.59 |
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Here are the neighbors for Fairfax House - Fairfax House - 243 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,804 | 03/13/2025 | $1,500,000 |
| 215 78th St, Brooklyn | 3,396 | 06/03/1993 | |
| 7719 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,970 | 10/22/2010 | $675,000 |
| 255 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,150 | 07/24/2025 | |
| 7726 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 4,254 | 01/26/1968 | |
| 269 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,980 | 03/15/2010 | |
| 7724 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,970 | 01/23/1968 | |
| 7722 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,970 | 08/29/2025 | $1,575,000 |
| 217 78th St, Brooklyn | 3,396 | 11/01/2016 | $1,437,500 |
| 7721 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,940 | 10/22/2010 | $675,000 |
| 253 78th St, Brooklyn | 1,440 | 04/08/2010 | |
| 261 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,420 | 02/13/2006 | $910,000 |
| 225 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,288 | 04/13/1992 | |
| 257 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,160 | 01/20/2000 | |
| 229 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,192 | 04/13/2005 | $825,000 |
| 7725 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 3,480 | 07/13/2017 | $1,750,000 |
| 273 78th St, Brooklyn | 2,820 | 08/15/2023 | $937,500 |
| 219 78th St, Brooklyn | 27,468 | 10/15/1985 | |
| 7723 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,970 | 10/06/2015 | $1,250,000 |
| 7717 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,970 | 08/25/2016 |
