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531 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 - Property report

Also known as: 531 Garage 79th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,475

Sale price

$1,250,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
531 79th Street
Alternate address(es)
531 Garage 79th St
ZIP code
11209
Neighborhood
Bay Ridge
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05971-0074

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,340
Building dimensions
19.5 ft x 62 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Last altered
2021
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Stucco
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
01/20/2021
Sale price
$1,250,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$13,580
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
79 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
5 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
24.75 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,475

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
92 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
68 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
10
Closest police station
0.85 Miles
Closest fire station
0.68 Miles

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Ownership information for 531 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 531 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/20/2021 $1,250,000 XX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/08/2023 - R
04/25/2023 - D
Deed
(2023050700013001)
XX XXXXXX XX XXXXX
03/08/2021 - R
02/09/2021 - D
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2021030300669001)
XX XXXXXX
02/08/2021 - R
01/20/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021012800619002)
XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/08/2021 - R
01/20/2021 - D
Deed
(2021012800619001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX
02/28/2000 - R
01/17/2000 - D
Deed
(3150007104415)
XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
12/15/1997 - R
12/11/1997 - D
Deed
(3450005869445)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/26/1979 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(37930112001801)
XXXXX XXXX
05/29/1979 - R Deed
(37930107501355)
XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
09/08/1969 - R Mortgage
(36930036000121)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/11/1968 - R Deed
(36830074300109)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 531 79th 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
$13,580
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,808,000
Assessed value
$108,480

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 $1,614,000 $96,840 $68,436 19.843% $13,580 $13,580 +1.69%
2024/25 $1,356,000 $81,360 $66,486 20.085% $13,354 $13,354 +3.28%
2023/24 $1,452,000 $87,120 $64,375 20.085% $12,930 $12,930 +2.83%
2022/23 $1,591,000 $95,460 $61,914 20.309% $12,574 $12,574 +35.22%
2021/22 $1,273,000 $76,380 $46,579 19.963% $9,299 $9,299 -5.14%
2020/21 $1,291,000 $77,460 $46,579 21.045% $9,803 $9,803 +3.02%
2019/20 $1,246,000 $74,760 $44,954 21.167% $9,515 $9,515 +5.31%
2018/19 $957,000 $57,420 $43,195 20.919% $9,036 $9,036 +7.74%
2017/18 $1,160,000 $69,600 $41,144 20.385% $8,387 $8,387 +8.09%
2016/17 $977,000 $58,620 $38,816 19.991% $7,760 $7,760 +2.23%

Permit information for 531 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/25/2021 Alteration
10/08/2021 Alteration
08/27/2021 Alteration
08/27/2021 Alteration
08/11/2021 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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)
0.268

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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 0.36
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.26
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.26
P.S. 127 Mckinley Park 8 No Public K-5 589 0.28
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.36
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.41
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.41
P.S. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts 7 No Public K-5 387 0.50
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.52
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 0.41
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.26
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.36
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.41
Holy Angels Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 152 0.45
Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge NR No Private PK-8 175 0.47
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.52
P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School 7 No Public K-8 1,103 0.64
Madeleine Brennan School (The) 9 No Public 6-8 1,554 0.72
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 0.87
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.36
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.55
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 0.74
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.96
Ahrc Middle/High School NR No Private 110 0.97
Xaverian High School NR No Private 6-12 1,537 0.99
New Utrecht High School 3 No Public 9-12 3,112 1.41

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 531 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The development at 531 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 531 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

531 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has a total of 2,340 square feet.

When was 531 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold and what was the sale price?

531 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold on 01/20/2021 for $1,250,000.

What is the assessed value of 531 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

531 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is currently assessed at $108,480.

What are the property taxes for 531 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209?

The property taxes for 531 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 total $13,579.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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