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559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 559 78th St

Property image for 559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$1,295,000

General information

Address

Primary address

559 78th Street

ZIP code

11209

Neighborhood

Bay Ridge

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

05962-0062

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

1,573

Building dimensions

20 ft x 41 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Last altered

2008

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

08/08/2024

Sale price

$1,295,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,950

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

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

Community district

Closest police station

0.83 Miles

Closest fire station

0.66 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 559 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 559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
08/08/2024	$1,295,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
08/28/2024 - R 08/27/2024 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2024082800022001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
08/23/2024 - R 08/21/2024 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2024082300015001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
08/13/2024 - R 08/08/2024 - D	Mortgage (2024081300166002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
08/13/2024 - R 08/08/2024 - D	Deed (2024081300166001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/12/2024 - R 06/05/2024 - D	Sundry Miscellaneous (2024070100110001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX
04/26/2017 - R 04/08/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017042501071001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
12/18/2014 - R 12/08/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014121000247001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
12/12/2014 - R 11/14/2014 - D	Agreement (2014120200673002)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXXX
12/12/2014 - R 11/14/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014120200673001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXXX
04/11/2012 - R 03/22/2012 - D	Mortgage (2012040300238001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 559 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

$8,950

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,226,000

Assessed value

$73,560

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,256,000	$75,360	$45,103	19.843%	$8,950	$8,950	+0.07%
2024/25	$1,135,000	$68,100	$44,530	20.085%	$8,944	$8,944	+6.00%
2023/24	$1,351,000	$81,060	$42,010	20.085%	$8,438	$8,438	+4.56%
2022/23	$1,111,000	$66,660	$39,733	20.309%	$8,069	$8,069	+7.55%
2021/22	$1,107,000	$66,420	$37,586	19.963%	$7,503	$7,503	-5.15%
2020/21	$1,013,000	$60,780	$37,586	21.045%	$7,910	$7,910	+0.70%
2019/20	$1,046,000	$62,760	$37,108	21.167%	$7,855	$7,855	+11.92%
2018/19	$818,000	$49,080	$33,548	20.919%	$7,323	$7,018	+8.80%
2017/18	$922,000	$55,320	$31,641	20.385%	$6,750	$6,450	+8.37%
2016/17	$823,000	$49,380	$29,772	19.991%	$6,262	$5,952	+2.34%

Permits

Permit information for 559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
10/24/2003	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

4th Ave & 77th St at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.278

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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	0.26
St Anselm Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	340	0.32
St Anselm Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	340	0.32
Bay Ridge Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	K-12	375	0.35
St Ephrem School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	280	0.37
St Ephrem School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	280	0.37
Is 30 Mary White Ovington	5	No	Public	K-8	911	0.50
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	0.35
St Ephrem School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	280	0.37
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	0.50
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	0.35
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	0.71
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

Nearby ZIP codes for 559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 1,573 square feet.

When was 559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold and what was the sale price?

559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold on 08/08/2024 for $1,295,000.

What is the assessed value of 559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $73,560.

What are the property taxes for 559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 559 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $8,949.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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