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479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Information

479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 479 78th Street
Secondary address 479-481 78th St
Neighborhood Bay Ridge
Zip code 11209
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 05961-0045

Sales & Tax Overview for 479 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 11/25/2008
Purchase price $664,511
Tax class
Estimated property tax $34,264

Lot & Building Information for 479 78th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,350
Lot dimensions 45 ft x 30 ft
Building class Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) i
Building sqft 3,375
Building dimensions 45 ft x 25 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Year last altered 2017
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 479 78th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Office sqft

Area Overview

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School district 20
Community district 10
Closest police station 0.77 Miles
Closest fire station 0.72 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 479-481 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

About 479 78th Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 3,375 square feet and a current price per square foot of $196.

What is the year built & the current market value of 479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

479 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $630,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 479 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 479 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/25/2008 $664,511
05/12/2005 $580,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 479 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/10/2008 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2008120300582004)
11/25/2008 - D
12/10/2008 - R
Deed
(2008120300582002)
11/25/2008 - D
12/10/2008 - R
Deed
(2008120300582001)
11/21/2008 - D
12/10/2008 - R
Release
(2008120300582003)
10/28/2005 - D
11/28/2005 - R
Initial UCC1
(2005111500966004)
10/28/2005 - D
11/28/2005 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2005111500966003)
10/28/2005 - D
11/28/2005 - R
Mortgage
(2005111500966002)
05/12/2005 - D
05/23/2005 - R
Deed
(2005051701453001)
04/20/2005 - D
05/23/2005 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005051801268001)
03/16/1999 - R Easement
(3940006504094)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 479 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $31,726
Estimated property tax: $34,264
Tax assessor's market value: $630,000
Assessed value: $283,500

Assessment History for 479 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year 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%

Permits for 479 78th Street, Brooklyn

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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
10/21/2003 Alteration type 2
09/18/2003 Alteration type 1
01/31/2002 Alteration type 2
07/06/2001 Alteration type 1
03/15/2001 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% 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 NE Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.158
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/78 St
Line B63
Distance (miles) 0.041

Neighbors for 479 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
469 78th St, Brooklyn 4,980 08/10/2012
459 78th St, Brooklyn 1,186 02/07/2022 $999,000
455 78th St, Brooklyn 2,196 03/11/1988
7710 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,525 02/26/2015 $999,999
474 77th St, Brooklyn 3,100 05/07/2012 $780,000
475 78th St, Brooklyn 1,680 10/08/2014
471 78th St, Brooklyn 4,980 08/16/2023 $1,000,000
465 78th St, Brooklyn 4,980 03/06/2009 $592,500
7718 5th Ave, Brooklyn 2,772 05/23/2014 $990,000
7716 5th Ave, Brooklyn 2,772 03/01/1981
480 77th St, Brooklyn 2,680 05/05/2006 $800,000
7702 5th Ave, Brooklyn 4,143 10/24/2006 $2,425,000
463 78th St, Brooklyn 4,980 03/06/2009 $592,500
473 78th St, Brooklyn 4,980 02/10/2006
451 78th St, Brooklyn 5,100 12/28/2017 $1,750,000
7724 5th Ave, Brooklyn 5,425 09/19/2012
7712 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,525 07/13/1994
7708 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 02/10/2000
461 78th St, Brooklyn 4,980 12/11/2025 $1,375,000
7722 5th Ave, Brooklyn 4,528 11/27/2006
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