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653 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 653 Garage 78th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,950

Sale price

$875,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
653 78th Street
Alternate address(es)
653 Garage 78th St
ZIP code
11209
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05963-0062

Owner

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,368
Building dimensions
19.5 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
04/07/2016
Sale price
$875,000 - M
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,565
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)
7 Avenue (wide)
78 Street (narrow)
Gowanus Expressway (wide)
77 Street (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,950

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
89 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
56 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
10
Closest police station
0.93 Miles
Closest fire station
0.51 Miles

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Ownership information for 653 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 653 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/07/2016 $875,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/16/2021 - R
05/28/2021 - D
Agreement
(2021063001340001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/29/2021 - R
05/28/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021061400756001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/19/2016 - R
04/07/2016 - D
Mortgage
(2016041200345002)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/19/2016 - R
04/07/2016 - D
Deed
(2016041200345001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX
05/12/2015 - R
04/27/2015 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015042700580001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
05/04/2015 - R
04/13/2015 - D
Mortgage
(2015042400235001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/07/2015 - R
03/20/2015 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015032600124001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
12/09/2011 - R
11/22/2011 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011112200800001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/26/2012 - R
10/26/2011 - D
Mortgage
(2011110200197001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/12/2005 - R
11/22/2005 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005112200747001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 653 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
$8,565
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,341,000
Assessed value
$80,460

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 $1,039,000 $62,340 $40,722 19.843% $8,080 $8,080 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,184,000 $71,040 $38,417 20.085% $7,716 $7,716 0.00%
2023/24 $1,207,000 $72,420 $38,417 20.085% $7,716 $7,716 -0.35%
2022/23 $1,224,000 $73,440 $38,125 20.309% $7,743 $7,743 +7.84%
2021/22 $1,152,000 $69,120 $35,969 19.963% $7,180 $7,180 +0.54%
2020/21 $997,000 $59,820 $33,935 21.045% $7,142 $7,142 +5.39%
2019/20 $897,000 $53,820 $32,014 21.167% $6,776 $6,776 +6.02%
2018/19 $973,000 $58,380 $30,554 20.919% $6,697 $6,392 +3.48%
2017/18 $851,000 $51,060 $30,301 20.385% $6,477 $6,177 +8.70%
2016/17 $885,000 $53,100 $28,424 19.991% $5,992 $5,682 +8.84%

Permit information for 653 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

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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)
0.426

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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 0.35
P.S. 127 Mckinley Park 8 No Public K-5 589 0.11
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.25
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.25
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.42
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.42
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.50
P.S. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts 7 No Public K-5 387 0.60
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.63
P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School 7 No Public K-8 1,103 0.68
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 0.26
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.25
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.42
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.50
Madeleine Brennan School (The) 9 No Public 6-8 1,554 0.56
Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge NR No Private PK-8 175 0.57
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.59
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.63
P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School 7 No Public K-8 1,103 0.68
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 1.04
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.50
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.70
Ahrc Middle/High School NR No Private 110 0.81
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 0.83
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.93
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 1.00
New Utrecht High School 3 No Public 9-12 3,112 1.24

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 653 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 653 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 653 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

653 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 1,368 square feet.

When was 653 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold and what was the sale price?

653 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold on 04/07/2016 for $875,000.

What is the assessed value of 653 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

653 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $80,460.

What are the property taxes for 653 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 653 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $8,564.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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