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2261 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 - Property report

Also known as: 2261 78th St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1940

Lot sq. ft.

1,846

General information

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Address
Primary address
2261 78th Street
ZIP code
11214
Neighborhood
Gravesend
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
06253-0043

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
1,800
Building dimensions
25 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1940
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,613
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
78 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Stillwell Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 73.83 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,846

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
92 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
57 /100.  Bikeable
School district
21
Community district
11
Closest police station
0.81 Miles
Closest fire station
0.45 Miles

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Ownership information for 2261 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 2261 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/22/2018 - R
05/16/2018 - D
Deed
(2018051600721001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/23/2016 - R
09/13/2016 - D
Life Estate Deed
(2016092100473001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/24/2010 - R
03/11/2010 - D
Life Estate Deed
(2010031500001001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
06/16/1992 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3580001693358)
XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
09/28/1972 - R Mortgage
(37230058401932)
XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/28/1972 - R Mortgage
(37230058401847)
XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/28/1972 - R Deed
(37230058401845)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X
08/11/1969 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(36930035301475)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
08/11/1969 - R Deed
(36930035301473)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/26/1968 - R Mortgage
(36830070600216)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 2261 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
$11,613
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,078,000
Assessed value
$64,680

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 $1,238,000 $74,280 $57,030 19.843% $11,316 $11,316 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,191,000 $71,460 $53,803 20.085% $10,806 $10,806 +5.99%
2023/24 $1,190,000 $71,400 $50,761 20.085% $10,195 $10,195 +2.94%
2022/23 $1,107,000 $66,420 $48,769 20.309% $9,904 $9,904 +16.72%
2021/22 $1,015,000 $60,900 $42,509 19.963% $9,736 $8,486 -2.52%
2020/21 $1,024,000 $61,440 $41,365 21.045% $10,002 $8,705 +6.14%
2019/20 $1,065,000 $63,900 $38,746 21.167% $9,490 $8,201 -0.55%
2018/19 $959,000 $57,540 $39,421 20.919% $8,849 $8,246 +21.52%
2017/18 $972,000 $58,320 $33,291 20.385% $8,285 $6,786 +128.29%
2016/17 $969,000 $58,140 $14,870 19.991% $8,125 $2,973 +6.37%

Permit information for 2261 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/01/2026 A
06/06/2025 A
11/26/2024 I

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
7th St & Kings Hwy at NW Corner
Station lines
N
Distance (miles)
0.362

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 128 Bensonhurst 4 Yes Public K-5 430 0.40
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry 9 No Public K-8 474 0.11
P.S. 682 The Academy of Talented Scholars 8 No Public K-5 347 0.11
Yeshivah Ohel Moshe NR No Private 1 10 0.16
Success Academy Bensonhurst 9 No Charter K-4 649 0.20
P.S. 97 The Highlawn 8 No Public PK, K-5 849 0.33
P.S. 97 The Highlawn 8 No Public PK, K-5 849 0.33
St Peter Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.33
St Peter Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.33
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2 6 No Charter PK, K-5 319 0.34
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
I.S. 96 Seth Low 5 Yes Public 6-8 839 0.20
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry 9 No Public K-8 474 0.11
St Peter Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.33
Sinai Academic Center NR No Private 6-12 45 0.35
Yeshivah Chasdei Torah NR No Private 2-8 30 0.37
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School 5 No Public 6-12 876 0.39
Gesher Yehuda NR No Private K-12 67 0.54
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc NR No Private PK-12 494 0.54
Is 228 David A Boody 7 No Public 6-8 1,551 0.64
Kingsborough Early College School 7 No Public 6-12 743 0.82
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Magen David Yeshivah High School NR No Private 9-12 410 0.09
Magen David Yeshivah High School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.11
Sinai Academic Center NR No Private 6-12 45 0.35
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School 5 No Public 6-12 876 0.39
Gesher Yehuda NR No Private K-12 67 0.54
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc NR No Private PK-12 494 0.54
Leaders High School 6 No Public 9-12 372 0.82
International High School At Lafayette 2 No Public 9-12 353 0.82
Kingsborough Early College School 7 No Public 6-12 743 0.82
High School Of Sports Management 2 No Public 9-12 338 0.82

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2261 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The development at 2261 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 2261 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2261 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 has a total of 1,800 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2261 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2261 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is currently assessed at $64,680.

What are the property taxes for 2261 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The property taxes for 2261 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 total $11,612.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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