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938 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 - Property report

Also known as: 938 Garage 79th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

Sale price

$900,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
938 79th Street
Alternate address(es)
938 Garage 79th St
ZIP code
11228
Neighborhood
Dyker Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05983-0023

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,534
Building dimensions
20 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1915
Last altered
2017
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
06/21/2012
Sale price
$900,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$15,011
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
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
40 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,000

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
86 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
65 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
10
Closest police station
1.11 Miles
Closest fire station
0.35 Miles

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Ownership information for 938 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 938 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/20/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022071801179001)
XXXX XXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
06/06/2017 - R
05/24/2017 - D
Certificate
(2017052400625002)
XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
06/06/2017 - R
05/20/2017 - D
Zoning Lot Description
(2017052400625001)
XXXX XXXXXXX X
07/10/2012 - R
06/21/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012062501021002)
XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/10/2012 - R
06/21/2012 - D
Deed
(2012062501021001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X XX XXXX XXXXXXX X
05/16/2007 - R
04/24/2007 - D
Deed
(2007050900596001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X XX
03/05/1997 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3020005531102)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
02/23/1977 - R Mortgage
(37730090400155)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/23/1977 - R Deed
(37730090400153)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 938 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
$15,011
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,845,000
Assessed value
$170,700

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 $2,164,000 $129,840 $82,369 19.843% $16,344 $14,368 +5.41%
2024/25 $2,361,000 $141,660 $77,707 20.085% $15,607 $13,631 +0.35%
2023/24 $2,536,000 $152,160 $77,467 20.085% $15,559 $13,583 -10.04%
2022/23 $2,779,000 $166,740 $74,348 20.309% $15,099 $15,099 +6.03%
2021/22 $2,371,000 $142,260 $71,338 19.963% $14,241 $14,241 -2.23%
2020/21 $1,982,000 $118,920 $69,211 21.045% $14,862 $14,565 +42.30%
2019/20 $1,410,000 $84,600 $48,356 21.167% $10,532 $10,236 +3.89%
2018/19 $1,660,000 $99,600 $47,096 20.919% $10,157 $9,852 +9.76%
2017/18 $1,603,000 $96,180 $44,034 20.385% $9,276 $8,976 +8.34%
2016/17 $1,266,000 $75,960 $41,446 19.991% $8,595 $8,285 -0.06%

Permit information for 938 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/07/2022 Alteration
06/01/2022 Alteration type 2
02/09/2018 Alteration
03/31/2017 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Dyker Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

$999,000

24.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$862

16% 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 & 85th St at SW Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.528

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 127 Mckinley Park 8 Yes Public K-5 589 0.07
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.26
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.26
Ralph A Fabrizio School 8 No Public K-5 878 0.51
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.53
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.53
P.S. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts 7 No Public K-5 387 0.61
St Bernadette Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 368 0.62
P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School 7 No Public K-8 1,103 0.64
P.S. 176 Ovington 7 No Public K-5 1,111 0.69
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Madeleine Brennan School (The) 9 Yes Public 6-8 1,554 0.39
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.26
Jhs 259 William Mckinley 7 No Public 6-8 1,591 0.30
St Anselm Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 340 0.53
St Bernadette Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 368 0.62
St Bernadette School NR No Private PK, K-8 395 0.62
P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School 7 No Public K-8 1,103 0.64
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.67
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.81
I.S. 187 The Christa Mcauliffe School 9 No Public 6-8 928 0.82
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 1.15
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.67
Ahrc Middle/High School NR No Private 110 0.78
Adelphi Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.78
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.81
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 1.00
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 1.03
New Utrecht High School 3 No Public 9-12 3,112 1.08

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 938 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

The development at 938 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 938 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

938 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 has a total of 3,534 square feet.

When was 938 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 last sold and what was the sale price?

938 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 was last sold on 06/21/2012 for $900,000.

What is the assessed value of 938 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

938 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 is currently assessed at $170,700.

What are the property taxes for 938 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

The property taxes for 938 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 total $16,986.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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