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561 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 561 78th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
561 78th Street
ZIP code
11209
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05962-0061

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,480
Building dimensions
20 ft x 37 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,712
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
78 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
6 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
92 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
69 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
10
Closest police station
0.83 Miles
Closest fire station
0.66 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 561 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 561 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/12/2006 - R
08/25/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006082800096001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/18/2001 - R Mortgage
(3280007852228)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/10/2001 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3890007841889)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/14/1996 - R Mortgage
(3320005418132)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
08/03/1995 - R Deed
(3410004882441)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/26/1989 - R Agreement
(3040001427504)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX
01/26/1989 - R Mortgage
(3030001427503)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
06/07/1985 - R Mortgage
(3970001092697)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
06/07/1985 - R Deed
(3960001092696)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 561 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$7,712
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,377,000
Assessed value
$82,620

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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 $1,177,000 $70,620 $41,577 19.843% $8,532 $8,250 -0.61%
2024/25 $1,205,000 $72,300 $41,328 20.085% $8,570 $8,301 +6.36%
2023/24 $1,282,000 $76,920 $38,855 20.085% $8,085 $7,804 +5.23%
2022/23 $1,138,000 $68,280 $36,518 20.309% $7,713 $7,416 +8.03%
2021/22 $1,068,000 $64,080 $34,391 19.963% $7,153 $6,865 -5.23%
2020/21 $1,055,000 $63,300 $34,421 21.045% $7,541 $7,244 +0.19%
2019/20 $932,000 $55,920 $34,157 21.167% $7,526 $7,230 +7.72%
2018/19 $729,000 $43,740 $32,086 20.919% $7,017 $6,712 +9.11%
2017/18 $885,000 $53,100 $30,178 20.385% $6,451 $6,152 +8.70%
2016/17 $809,000 $48,540 $28,309 19.991% $5,969 $5,659 +2.34%
Permits

Permit information for 561 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/10/1998 Alteration type 3
05/29/1998 Alteration type 2

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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 NE Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.282
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ralph A Fabrizio School 8 Yes Public K-5 878 0.31
P.S. 127 Mckinley Park 8 No Public K-5 589 0.25
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.32
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.32
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.36
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.36
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.36
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.51
P.S. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts 7 No Public K-5 387 0.56
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 0.36
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.32
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.36
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.36
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.45
Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge NR No Private PK-8 175 0.45
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.51
P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School 7 No Public K-8 1,103 0.68
Madeleine Brennan School (The) 9 No Public 6-8 1,554 0.71
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 0.92
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.36
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.60
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 0.72
Ahrc Middle/High School NR No Private 110 0.92
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.99
Xaverian High School NR No Private 6-12 1,537 1.01

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Neighbors for 561 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

549 78th St, Brooklyn 547 78th St, Brooklyn 535 78th St, Brooklyn 563 78th St, Brooklyn 7714 6th Ave, Brooklyn 7726 6th Ave, Brooklyn 7722 6th Ave, Brooklyn 553 78th St, Brooklyn 567 78th St, Brooklyn 569 78th St, Brooklyn 557 78th St, Brooklyn 551 78th St, Brooklyn 573 78th St, Brooklyn 7718 6th Ave, Brooklyn 543 78th St, Brooklyn 7712 6th Ave, Brooklyn 559 78th St, Brooklyn 545 78th St, Brooklyn 539 78th St, Brooklyn 7708 6th Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 561 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 561 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 561 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 561 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

561 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 1,480 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 561 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

561 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $82,620.

What are the property taxes for 561 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 561 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $7,712.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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