| Primary address | 78 Gelston Avenue |
| Secondary address | 78 Garage Gelston Ave |
| Neighborhood | Bay Ridge |
| Zip code | 11209 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 06067-0038 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $14,828 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 5,813 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 3,015 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Frontage(s) | Gelston Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 5 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 10 |
| Closest police station | 1.34 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.18 Miles |
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78 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was built in 1930 and has a total of 3,015 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 78 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $106,800, the tax amount paid for 78 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is $14,823. For the next year, the tax amount for 78 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is estimated at $14,828.
When was 78 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 last sold?78 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 was last sold in 04/11/1990.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 78 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $14,824 |
| Estimated property tax: | $14,828 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,780,000 |
| Assessed value: | $106,800 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 78 Gelston Avenue, 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $1,780,000 | $106,800 | $74,706 | 19.843% | $14,824 | $14,824 | +4.67% |
| 2024/25 | $1,611,000 | $96,660 | $70,513 | 20.085% | $14,163 | $14,163 | +14.43% |
| 2023/24 | $1,758,000 | $105,480 | $69,937 | 20.085% | $14,047 | $12,377 | +5.49% |
| 2022/23 | $1,862,000 | $111,720 | $65,996 | 20.309% | $13,403 | $11,733 | +9.03% |
| 2021/22 | $1,507,000 | $90,420 | $62,273 | 19.963% | $12,432 | $10,762 | -17.86% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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Bus Routes
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| Name | 5 Av/89 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.042 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts | 7 | Yes | Public | K-5 | 387 | 0.17 |
| P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School | 7 | No | Public | K-8 | 1,103 | 0.13 |
| St Patrick School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 167 | 0.39 |
| St Patrick School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 167 | 0.39 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.41 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School | 7 | Yes | Public | K-8 | 1,103 | 0.13 |
| St Patrick School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 167 | 0.39 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.41 |
| Adelphi Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.46 |
| Visitation Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 114 | 0.48 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Fort Hamilton High School | 4 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 3,925 | 0.84 |
| Adelphi Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.46 |
| Poly Prep Country Day School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,060 | 0.50 |
| Fontbonne Hall Academy | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 439 | 0.63 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.81 |
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Here are the neighbors for 78 Gelston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn | 1,977 | 04/07/2021 | |
| 72 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 05/22/1998 | |
| 62 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 11/02/2010 | |
| 522 88th St, Brooklyn | 1,368 | 05/08/2025 | |
| 99 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn | 2,512 | 05/11/1996 | |
| 97 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn | 2,304 | 12/17/2018 | $1,250,000 |
| 95 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn | 2,304 | 12/11/2003 | |
| 66 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 01/07/2019 | $1,542,800 |
| 520 88th St, Brooklyn | 1,368 | 04/02/2007 | |
| 82 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn | 1,256 | 04/08/2016 | |
| 100 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn | 2,320 | 01/09/1998 | |
| 93 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn | 2,304 | 06/30/2003 | $549,000 |
| 528 88th St, Brooklyn | 1,368 | 04/24/2020 | $999,000 |
| 526 88th St, Brooklyn | 1,418 | 05/16/2025 | |
| 68 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 08/23/2001 | |
| 90 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn | 1,977 | 04/17/1986 | |
| 92 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn | 14,400 | 10/19/2016 | |
| 518 88th St, Brooklyn | 1,368 | 07/28/2009 | $605,000 |
| 84 Gelston Ave, Brooklyn | 1,977 | 12/19/1997 | |
| 516 88th St, Brooklyn | 1,368 | 11/21/2011 | $650,000 |
