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551 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Information

551 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 551 78th Street
Neighborhood Bay Ridge
Zip code 11209
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 05962-0065

Sales & Tax Overview for 551 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 551 78th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sqft 1,600
Building dimensions 20 ft x 37 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1920
Frontage 78 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street 6 Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 551 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

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School district 20
Community district 10
Closest police station 0.82 Miles
Closest fire station 0.67 Miles

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Other Property Data for 551 78th Street, Brooklyn

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About 551 78th Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 551 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

551 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,600 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 551 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $80,040, the tax amount paid for 551 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is $9,176.

When was 551 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold?

551 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold in 10/06/1993.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 551 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 551 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 551 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/04/2016 - R
09/22/2016 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016092600199001)
04/29/2011 - R
04/21/2011 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011042101200001)
03/10/2005 - R
09/03/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004110401443001)
10/06/1993 - R Mortgage
(3720001805572)
10/06/1993 - R Deed
(3710001805571)
02/03/1987 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3220001235922)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 551 78th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $9,176
Tax assessor's market value: $1,334,000
Assessed value: $80,040
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 551 78th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 551 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 $1,123,000 $67,380 $43,531 19.843% $8,920 $8,638 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,172,000 $70,320 $41,068 20.085% $8,518 $8,249 +6.36%
2023/24 $1,264,000 $75,840 $38,612 20.085% $8,036 $7,755 -0.43%
2022/23 $1,163,000 $69,780 $38,352 20.309% $8,085 $7,789 +1.96%
2021/22 $1,153,000 $69,180 $38,264 19.963% $7,926 $7,639 +0.69%

Permits for 551 78th Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Bay Ridge Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$470,000
-5.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$816
7.8% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% 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) 0.267
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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 0.27
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.31
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.31
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.34

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 0.37
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.31
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.34
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.38
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.44

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 0.91
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.34
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.59
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 0.71
Ahrc Middle/High School NR No Private 110 0.93

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Neighbors for 551 78th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 551 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
549 78th St, Brooklyn 1,480 04/15/2014 $750,000
547 78th St, Brooklyn 1,480 02/28/2024
535 78th St, Brooklyn 2,600 10/27/2020
529 78th St, Brooklyn 2,600 12/24/2019
563 78th St, Brooklyn 1,360 03/28/2007 $595,000
561 78th St, Brooklyn 1,480 08/03/1995
7726 6th Ave, Brooklyn 4,410 10/12/2021
7722 6th Ave, Brooklyn 4,042 10/15/2010 $800,000
553 78th St, Brooklyn 1,480 08/13/2020
567 78th St, Brooklyn 2,680 09/28/2017 $1,330,000
569 78th St, Brooklyn 2,680 02/20/2023
557 78th St, Brooklyn 1,534 01/12/2004 $510,000
573 78th St, Brooklyn 2,940 06/07/2022 $990,000
543 78th St, Brooklyn 1,600 04/06/2021 $10
533 78th St, Brooklyn 2,600 05/18/2026
527 78th St, Brooklyn 2,600 01/17/1997
523 78th St, Brooklyn 2,600 05/18/2026
545 78th St, Brooklyn 1,480 10/22/2024 $940,000
539 78th St, Brooklyn 2,600 12/18/2007 $970,000
559 78th St, Brooklyn 1,573 08/08/2024 $1,295,000
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