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479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 479 78th St

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Property type

Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,350

Sale price

$664,511

General information

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Address
Primary address
479 78th Street
Alternate address(es)
479-481 78th St
ZIP code
11209
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05961-0045

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sq. ft.
3,375
Building dimensions
45 ft x 25 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1931
Last altered
2017
Building material
Sales
Sale date
11/25/2008
Sale price
$664,511
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$34,264
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
45 ft x 30 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,350

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
93 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
69 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
10
Closest police station
0.77 Miles
Closest fire station
0.72 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 479 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 479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/25/2008 $664,511 XX, XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXX. , XXXXXXX
05/12/2005 $580,000 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXX.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/10/2008 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2008120300582004)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/10/2008 - R
11/25/2008 - D		 Deed
(2008120300582002)		 XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/10/2008 - R
11/25/2008 - D		 Deed
(2008120300582001)		 XXXXXX X XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX
12/10/2008 - R
11/21/2008 - D		 Release
(2008120300582003)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/28/2005 - R
10/28/2005 - D		 Initial UCC1
(2005111500966004)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX
11/28/2005 - R
10/28/2005 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2005111500966003)		 XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
11/28/2005 - R
10/28/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005111500966002)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX
05/23/2005 - R
05/12/2005 - D		 Deed
(2005051701453001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
05/23/2005 - R
04/20/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005051801268001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/16/1999 - R Easement
(3940006504094)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 479 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
$34,264
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$756,000
Assessed value
$340,200

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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 $630,000 $283,500 $255,053 12.439% $31,726 $31,726 +7.47%
2024/25 $524,800 $236,160 $236,160 12.5% $29,520 $29,520 -3.72%
2023/24 $656,000 $295,200 $245,238 12.502% $30,660 $30,660 +4.24%
2022/23 $547,000 $246,150 $239,763 12.267% $29,412 $29,412 +7.85%
2021/22 $514,000 $231,300 $222,902 12.235% $27,272 $27,272 +6.33%
2020/21 $499,000 $224,550 $209,085 12.267% $25,648 $25,648 +1.23%
2019/20 $465,000 $209,250 $203,132 12.473% $25,337 $25,337 +11.26%
2018/19 $487,000 $219,150 $180,568 12.612% $22,773 $22,773 +2.25%
2017/18 $636,000 $286,200 $175,108 12.719% $22,272 $22,272 +6.55%
2016/17 $600,000 $270,000 $162,138 12.892% $20,903 $20,903 +5.88%
Permits

Permit information for 479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/03/2018 Alteration type 2
12/30/2016 Alteration type 1
07/20/2005 Alteration type 1
06/23/2004 Alteration type 1
04/15/2004 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
01/01/2009 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
01/01/2009 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
01/01/2009 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & 77th St at NE Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.158
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Neighbors for 479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

469 78th St, Brooklyn 459 78th St, Brooklyn 455 78th St, Brooklyn 7710 5th Ave, Brooklyn 474 77th St, Brooklyn 475 78th St, Brooklyn 471 78th St, Brooklyn 465 78th St, Brooklyn 7718 5th Ave, Brooklyn 7716 5th Ave, Brooklyn 480 77th St, Brooklyn 7702 5th Ave, Brooklyn 463 78th St, Brooklyn 473 78th St, Brooklyn 451 78th St, Brooklyn 7724 5th Ave, Brooklyn 7712 5th Ave, Brooklyn 7708 5th Ave, Brooklyn 461 78th St, Brooklyn 7722 5th Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 479 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 479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The current market value of 479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is $756,000.

What is the total square footage of 479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 3,375 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$196 per square foot is the price for 479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 2.

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