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1255 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 - Property report

Also known as: 1255 79th St

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

Sale price

$1,150,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1255 79th Street
ZIP code
11228
Neighborhood
Dyker Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
06255-0055

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
2,288
Building dimensions
24.5 ft x 41 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
06/21/2016
Sale price
$1,150,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,418
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
79 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
13 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
40 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,000

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
76 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
10
Closest police station
1.09 Miles
Closest fire station
0.13 Miles

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Ownership information for 1255 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 1255 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/21/2016 $1,150,000 XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/11/2016 - R
07/18/2016 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016080501098001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
08/02/2016 - R
07/18/2016 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016072800314001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
08/02/2016 - R
07/18/2016 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016072800236001)
XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/20/2016 - R
06/21/2016 - D
Deed
(2016062801022002)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
07/20/2016 - R
06/08/2016 - D
Power of Attorney
(2016062801022001)
XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
03/31/2008 - R
03/11/2008 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2008031101124004)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
03/31/2008 - R
03/11/2008 - D
Agreement
(2008031101124003)
XXXXX XXXX
03/31/2008 - R
03/11/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2008031101124002)
XXXXX XXXX
03/31/2008 - R
03/03/2008 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2008031101124001)
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
08/09/2005 - R
07/20/2005 - D
Deed
(2005080301589001)
XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1255 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
$9,418
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,068,000
Assessed value
$124,080

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 $1,791,000 $107,460 $47,438 19.843% $9,413 $9,413 +0.93%
2024/25 $1,712,000 $102,720 $46,434 20.085% $9,326 $9,326 +5.88%
2023/24 $1,553,000 $93,180 $43,856 20.085% $8,808 $8,808 +4.00%
2022/23 $1,523,000 $91,380 $41,705 20.309% $8,470 $8,470 +7.27%
2021/22 $1,670,000 $100,200 $39,554 19.963% $7,896 $7,896 -5.09%
2020/21 $1,454,000 $87,240 $39,532 21.045% $8,320 $8,320 +1.57%
2019/20 $1,328,000 $79,680 $38,695 21.167% $8,191 $8,191 +7.13%
2018/19 $1,588,000 $95,280 $36,547 20.919% $7,645 $7,645 +12.68%
2017/18 $1,150,000 $69,000 $33,284 20.385% $7,085 $6,785 +8.05%
2016/17 $1,010,000 $60,600 $31,412 19.991% $6,589 $6,280 +2.39%

Permit information for 1255 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/30/2016 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
New Utrecht Ave & 71st St at NW Corner
Station lines
D
Distance (miles)
0.588

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 204 Vince Lombardi 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 1,005 0.40
P.S. 204 Vince Lombardi 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 1,005 0.40
St Bernadette Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 368 0.23
St Bernadette Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 368 0.23
St Bernadette School NR No Private PK, K-8 395 0.23
St Bernadette School NR No Private PK, K-8 395 0.23
P.S. 176 Ovington 7 No Public K-5 1,111 0.51
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School NR No Private PK-8 154 0.51
P.S. 112 Lefferts Park 6 No Public PK, K-5 728 0.52
P.S. 112 Lefferts Park 6 No Public PK, K-5 728 0.52
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 0.14
St Bernadette Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 368 0.23
St Bernadette School NR No Private PK, K-8 395 0.23
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School NR No Private PK-8 154 0.51
St Ephrem School NR No Private PK-8 280 0.54
Jhs 259 William Mckinley 7 No Public 6-8 1,591 0.59
Catherine Laboure Special Education Program NR No Private 4-8 43 0.61
P.S. 229 Dyker 7 No Public PK, K-8 1,144 0.61
I.S. 187 The Christa Mcauliffe School 9 No Public 6-8 928 0.72
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow 6 No Public 6-8 1,367 0.81
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Utrecht High School 3 Yes Public 9-12 3,112 0.58
Ahrc Middle/High School NR No Private 110 0.64
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.89
Tiferes Miriam School For Girls NR No Private 6-12 39 0.92
Hebrew Academy For Special NR No Private 114 0.93
Yaldeinu School (The) NR No Private 0 0.93

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1255 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

The development at 1255 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 1255 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

1255 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 has a total of 2,288 square feet.

When was 1255 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 last sold and what was the sale price?

1255 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 was last sold on 06/21/2016 for $1,150,000.

What is the assessed value of 1255 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

1255 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 is currently assessed at $124,080.

What are the property taxes for 1255 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

The property taxes for 1255 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 total $9,418.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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