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2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 - Property report

Also known as: 2255 78th St

Property image for 2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1940

Lot sq. ft.

1,477

Sale price

$550,000

General information

Address

Primary address

2255 78th Street

ZIP code

11214

Neighborhood

Gravesend

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

06253-0047

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

2,074

Building dimensions

26 ft x 24 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1940

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Basement Garage

Sales

Sale date

05/27/2009

Sale price

$550,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$10,238

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

78 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Kings Highway

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

26 ft x 62.33 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,477

Area overview

Walk score

93 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

92 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

57 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.81 Miles

Closest fire station

0.45 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/27/2009	$550,000	XX, XXXXXXXX XXX XX, XXXXXXXX	XXXX, XXXXX XXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXX
01/10/2006	$470,000	XXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXX, XXXXXX X	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/27/2022 - R 04/18/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022042001405001)	XX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/19/2009 - R 06/10/2009 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2009061100772001)	XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
06/19/2009 - R 05/27/2009 - D	Mortgage (2009060900910003)	XX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/19/2009 - R 05/27/2009 - D	Deed (2009060900910002)	XXXX XXXXX XXX	XX XXXXXXXX
06/19/2009 - R 05/19/2009 - D	Power of Attorney (2009060900910001)	XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX	XXXX XXXXX XXX
02/27/2006 - R 01/10/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006011901820002)	XXXX XXXXX X
02/27/2006 - R 01/10/2006 - D	Deed (2006011901820001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXX XXXXX X
01/14/2004 - R 10/30/2003 - D	Deed (2003103100376001)	XXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
04/21/2003 - R	Deed (2003040101547001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX X
01/25/2002 - R	Deed (3510007975251)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2255 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

$10,238

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,228,000

Assessed value

$73,680

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,410,000	$84,600	$50,829	19.843%	$10,086	$10,086	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,114,000	$66,840	$47,952	20.085%	$9,631	$9,631	+5.51%
2023/24	$1,120,000	$67,200	$45,446	20.085%	$9,128	$9,128	+2.18%
2022/23	$1,227,000	$73,620	$43,986	20.309%	$9,230	$8,933	+7.68%
2021/22	$1,241,000	$74,460	$41,556	19.963%	$8,583	$8,296	-3.73%
2020/21	$1,152,000	$69,120	$40,948	21.045%	$8,914	$8,618	+5.58%
2019/20	$969,000	$58,140	$38,560	21.167%	$8,458	$8,162	+7.15%
2018/19	$931,000	$55,860	$36,412	20.919%	$7,922	$7,617	+2.65%
2017/18	$796,000	$47,760	$36,402	20.385%	$7,720	$7,421	+8.28%
2016/17	$793,000	$47,580	$34,280	19.991%	$7,163	$6,853	+3.94%

Permits

Permit information for 2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
10/16/2018	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

7th St & Kings Hwy at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.371

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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	0.39
P.S. 682 The Academy of Talented Scholars	8	No	Public	K-5	347	0.11
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry	9	No	Public	K-8	474	0.11
Yeshivah Ohel Moshe	NR	No	Private	1	10	0.15
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	0.35

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	0.34
Yeshivah Chasdei Torah	NR	No	Private	2-8	30	0.37
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School	5	No	Public	6-12	876	0.38
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.55
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.55
Is 228 David A Boody	7	No	Public	6-8	1,551	0.65
Kingsborough Early College School	7	No	Public	6-12	743	0.83

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	0.08
Magen David Yeshivah High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.10
Sinai Academic Center	NR	No	Private	6-12	45	0.34
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School	5	No	Public	6-12	876	0.38
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.55
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.55
Leaders High School	6	No	Public	9-12	372	0.83
High School Of Sports Management	2	No	Public	9-12	338	0.83
Kingsborough Early College School	7	No	Public	6-12	743	0.83
Life Academy High School For Film And Music	4	No	Public	9-12	251	0.83

Nearby ZIP codes for 2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The development at 2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 has a total of 2,074 square feet.

When was 2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 last sold and what was the sale price?

2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was last sold on 05/27/2009 for $550,000.

What is the assessed value of 2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is currently assessed at $73,680.

What are the property taxes for 2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The property taxes for 2255 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 total $10,237.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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