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520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 - Property report

Also known as: 512-522 E 78th St

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

4,272

Sale price

$550,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
520 East 78th Street
Alternate address(es)
1585 Ralph Ave
512-522 E 78th St
ZIP code
11236
Neighborhood
Canarsie
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07956-0005

Owner

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
3,960
Building dimensions
22.67 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1960
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Sales
Sale date
07/13/2004
Sale price
$550,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$19,556
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 78 Street (narrow)
Ralph Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
47.92 ft x 120.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,272

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
77 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
18
Closest police station
1.00 Miles
Closest fire station
0.97 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 520 East 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 520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/13/2004 $550,000 XXXX, XXXX X XX, XXXXXX XXX XXXX XX, X/X/X XXX XXX XXX XX, X/X/X XXX XXX XXX XX, X/X/X XXXX XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/23/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022032201418001)		 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/11/2010 - R
01/22/2010 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2010050500604001)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XX XXXXXXX
10/08/2004 - R
08/26/2004 - D		 Deed
(2004092201911001)		 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
08/10/2004 - R
07/13/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004072100788002)		 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/10/2004 - R
07/13/2004 - D		 Deed
(2004072100788001)		 XX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX X
12/24/1991 - R
12/05/1991 - D		 Deed
(3180001657218)		 XX XXXXXXXXXX XX XX XXXXXX
08/02/1991 - R
08/01/1991 - D		 Deed
(3180001630418)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX
09/28/1983 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3480000979848)		 XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX X XXXXX
07/20/1983 - R Deed
(3380000968938)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX
10/01/1970 - R Sundry Agreement
(37030043801235)		 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 520 East 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
$19,556
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,027,000
Assessed value
$462,150

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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 $856,000 $385,200 $152,335 12.439% $18,949 $18,949 +7.47%
2024/25 $713,000 $320,850 $141,051 12.5% $17,631 $17,631 +7.98%
2023/24 $628,000 $282,600 $130,606 12.502% $16,328 $16,328 +10.07%
2022/23 $523,000 $235,350 $120,933 12.267% $14,835 $14,835 +0.26%
2021/22 $418,000 $188,100 $120,933 12.235% $14,796 $14,796 +2.93%
2020/21 $458,000 $206,100 $117,181 12.267% $14,375 $14,375 +6.22%
2019/20 $439,200 $197,640 $108,501 12.473% $13,533 $13,533 +6.81%
2018/19 $549,000 $247,050 $100,466 12.612% $12,671 $12,671 +7.09%
2017/18 $523,000 $235,350 $93,025 12.719% $11,832 $11,832 -1.34%
2016/17 $474,000 $213,300 $93,025 12.892% $11,993 $11,993 +3.27%
Permits

Permit information for 520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/09/2022 Alteration
01/31/2022 Alteration type 2
02/20/1996 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
11/20/2025 I
06/09/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Canarsie residential market stats

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Median sale price

$532,500

17.3% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$503

14.8% 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
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Glenwood Rd & Rockaway Pkwy at NW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
1.005
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 276 Louis Marshall 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 522 0.65
P.S. 276 Louis Marshall 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 522 0.65
IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 6 No Charter K-3 213 0.43
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.43
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.44
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.44
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.53
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.53
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.54
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.54
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee 4 Yes Public 6-8 214 0.49
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.43
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.44
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.53
Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School NR No Private 1-8 67 0.64
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.64
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 No Public 6-8 552 0.65
Explore Excel Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 536 0.65
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.76
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.76
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.31
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.31
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.31
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.31
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.31
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.43
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.43
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA NR No Private 9-12 107 0.64
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.71
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.71

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Neighbors for 520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

531 E 78th St, Brooklyn 519 E 78th St, Brooklyn 515 E 78th St, Brooklyn 603 E 59th St, Brooklyn 611 E 59th St, Brooklyn 523 E 78th St, Brooklyn 532 E 78th St, Brooklyn 525 E 78th St, Brooklyn 599 E 59th St, Brooklyn 605 E 59th St, Brooklyn 526 E 78th St, Brooklyn 580 E 79th St, Brooklyn 597 E 59th St, Brooklyn 529 E 78th St, Brooklyn 601 E 59th St, Brooklyn 528 E 78th St, Brooklyn 595 E 59th St, Brooklyn 517 E 78th St, Brooklyn 609 E 59th St, Brooklyn 613 E 59th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

The development at 520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 has a total of 3,960 square feet.

When was 520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 last sold and what was the sale price?

520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was last sold on 07/13/2004 for $550,000.

What is the assessed value of 520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is currently assessed at $462,150.

What are the property taxes for 520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

The property taxes for 520 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 total $19,555.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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