| Primary address | 1940 79th Street |
| Neighborhood | Bensonhurst |
| Zip code | 11214 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 06274-0023 |
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| Purchase date | 07/17/2014 |
| Purchase price | $728,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $8,087 |
| Lot sqft | 3,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Frame (B2) |
| Building sqft | 1,959 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1915 |
| Frontage(s) | 79 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 19 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 11 |
| Closest police station | 0.58 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.45 Miles |
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1940 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1915 and has a total of 1,959 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1940 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $84,480, the tax amount paid for 1940 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is $8,083. For the next year, the tax amount for 1940 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is estimated at $8,087.
When was 1940 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 last sold and what was the last sale price?1940 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was last sold in 07/17/2014 for $728,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2014 | $728,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 1940 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $8,084 |
| Estimated property tax: | $8,087 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,408,000 |
| Assessed value: | $84,480 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1940 79th Street, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $1,408,000 | $84,480 | $40,738 | 19.843% | $8,084 | $8,084 | +1.75% |
| 2024/25 | $1,303,000 | $78,180 | $39,554 | 20.085% | $7,944 | $7,944 | +5.75% |
| 2023/24 | $1,463,000 | $87,780 | $37,404 | 20.085% | $7,513 | $7,513 | +3.66% |
| 2022/23 | $1,342,000 | $80,520 | $35,686 | 20.309% | $7,247 | $7,247 | +6.88% |
| 2021/22 | $1,210,000 | $72,600 | $33,966 | 19.963% | $6,781 | $6,781 | -5.09% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 6 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.332 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | 18 Av/79 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.201 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone | 6 | Yes | Public | K-5 | 999 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 128 Bensonhurst | 4 | No | Public | K-5 | 430 | 0.29 |
| Gold Material | NR | No | Private | PK-K | 20 | 0.34 |
| Gold Material | NR | No | Private | PK-K | 20 | 0.34 |
| Yeshivah Ohel Moshe | NR | No | Private | 1 | 10 | 0.35 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| I.S. 96 Seth Low | 5 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 839 | 0.55 |
| Sinai Academic Center | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 45 | 0.14 |
| Brooklyn Studio Secondary School | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 876 | 0.30 |
| Brooklyn School Of Inquiry | 9 | No | Public | K-8 | 474 | 0.49 |
| St Peter Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 219 | 0.60 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| New Utrecht High School | 3 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 3,112 | 0.45 |
| Sinai Academic Center | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 45 | 0.14 |
| Brooklyn Studio Secondary School | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 876 | 0.30 |
| Magen David Yeshivah High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.38 |
| Magen David Yeshivah High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 410 | 0.40 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1940 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,095 | 08/21/2014 | $960,000 |
| 1968 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,095 | 12/03/2007 | $675,000 |
| 1922 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,095 | 11/04/2003 | |
| 1954 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,095 | 07/18/2018 | $1,070,000 |
| 1950 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,039 | 05/19/2009 | |
| 1930 79th St, Brooklyn | 1,959 | 12/05/2022 | $1,350,000 |
| 7909 19th Ave, Brooklyn | 1,708 | 08/09/2020 | |
| 1976 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,047 | 02/08/2007 | $750,000 |
| 1926 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,451 | 09/19/1979 | |
| 1920 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,600 | 02/27/2024 | $1,550,000 |
| 1918 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,600 | 09/30/2013 | |
| 1944 79th St, Brooklyn | 1,959 | 07/27/2022 | |
| 7901 19th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,896 | 09/04/2019 | $1,299,000 |
| 1958 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,095 | 07/02/2008 | $640,000 |
| 1966 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,095 | 10/09/2015 | $937,000 |
| 1972 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,095 | 06/24/2021 | |
| 1948 79th St, Brooklyn | 1,959 | 06/10/2003 | $470,000 |
| 1936 79th St, Brooklyn | 1,959 | 10/19/2016 | $900,000 |
| 1934 79th St, Brooklyn | 1,959 | 06/23/2011 | |
| 7905 19th Ave, Brooklyn | 1,708 | 01/26/2023 | $1,250,000 |
