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639 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 639 Garage 78th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

1,950

General information

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Address
Primary address
639 78th Street
Alternate address(es)
639 Garage 78th St
ZIP code
11209
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05963-0068

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
1915
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,376
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
7 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,950

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
92 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
10
Closest police station
0.91 Miles
Closest fire station
0.54 Miles

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Ownership information for 639 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 639 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/06/2020 - R
04/03/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020040600231001)
XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/31/2020 - R
03/27/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020033100538001)
XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
10/08/2020 - R
03/17/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020093000451001)
XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/07/2019 - R
07/31/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019073101234002)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX
08/07/2019 - R
07/26/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019073101234001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/17/2008 - R
08/28/2008 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008082800387001)
XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
08/20/2008 - R
08/11/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2008081200979001)
XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/24/2006 - R
06/22/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006071901971001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX
11/03/2004 - R
09/17/2004 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2004091700107001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX (XX)
08/04/2004 - R
08/28/2003 - D
Agreement
(2003092301590002)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 639 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
$8,376
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,268,000
Assessed value
$76,080

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 $1,134,000 $68,040 $43,311 19.843% $8,876 $8,594 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,268,000 $76,080 $40,860 20.085% $8,476 $8,207 +2.81%
2023/24 $1,386,000 $83,160 $39,744 20.085% $8,264 $7,983 +5.22%
2022/23 $1,243,000 $74,580 $37,356 20.309% $7,883 $7,587 +2.23%
2021/22 $1,200,000 $72,000 $37,176 19.963% $7,709 $7,421 -1.68%
2020/21 $1,053,000 $63,180 $35,866 21.045% $7,845 $7,548 +5.60%
2019/20 $977,000 $58,620 $33,767 21.167% $7,444 $7,147 +4.08%
2018/19 $977,000 $58,620 $32,827 20.919% $7,172 $6,867 +9.10%
2017/18 $909,000 $54,540 $30,877 20.385% $6,594 $6,294 +2.79%
2016/17 $879,000 $52,740 $30,630 19.991% $6,433 $6,123 +6.21%

Permit information for 639 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & 77th St at NE Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.404

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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 0.34
P.S. 127 Mckinley Park 8 No Public K-5 589 0.13
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.26
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.26
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.41
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.41
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.47
P.S. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts 7 No Public K-5 387 0.59
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.61
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 0.27
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.26
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.41
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.47
Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge NR No Private PK-8 175 0.55
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.57
Madeleine Brennan School (The) 9 No Public 6-8 1,554 0.59
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.61
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 1.03
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.47
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.68
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 0.81
Ahrc Middle/High School NR No Private 110 0.83
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.94
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 1.01
New Utrecht High School 3 No Public 9-12 3,112 1.26

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 639 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 639 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 639 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

639 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 1,368 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 639 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

639 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $76,080.

What are the property taxes for 639 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 639 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $8,375.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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