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

Also known as: 939 E 78th St

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$600,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
939 East 78th Street
ZIP code
11236
Neighborhood
Canarsie
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
08015-0032

Owner

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
2,304
Building dimensions
18 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1960
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
08/19/2005
Sale price
$600,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,669
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 78 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Flatlands Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,800

Area overview

Walk score
83 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
74 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
62 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
18
Closest police station
1.07 Miles
Closest fire station
0.94 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 939 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/19/2005 $600,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX
08/02/2004 $475,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/14/2021 - R
06/09/2020 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2021050601246003)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX
05/14/2021 - R
05/15/2020 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2021050601246002)		 XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
05/14/2021 - R
04/29/2020 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2021050601246001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/02/2007 - R
07/25/2007 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007072501890001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/06/2007 - R
07/12/2007 - D		 Deed
(2007072001187001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
08/06/2007 - R
07/12/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2007072000904002)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
08/06/2007 - R
07/12/2007 - D		 Mortgage and Consolidation
(2007072000904001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
08/06/2007 - R
06/15/2007 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2007072000994001)		 XXXX XXXX
09/20/2005 - R
08/23/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005091301210001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/15/2005 - R
08/19/2005 - D		 Deed
(2005090100322001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 939 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
$6,669
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$943,000
Assessed value
$56,580

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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 $944,000 $56,640 $31,709 19.843% $6,292 $6,292 -1.20%
2024/25 $957,000 $57,420 $31,709 20.085% $6,369 $6,369 +0.76%
2023/24 $1,010,000 $60,600 $31,470 20.085% $6,321 $6,321 +4.83%
2022/23 $889,000 $53,340 $29,689 20.309% $6,030 $6,030 +7.84%
2021/22 $787,000 $47,220 $28,009 19.963% $5,591 $5,591 +0.54%
2020/21 $714,000 $42,840 $26,424 21.045% $5,561 $5,561 -0.58%
2019/20 $588,000 $35,280 $26,424 21.167% $5,593 $5,593 +1.95%
2018/19 $622,000 $37,320 $26,225 20.919% $5,486 $5,486 +8.77%
2017/18 $635,000 $38,100 $24,741 20.385% $5,043 $5,043 +8.09%
2016/17 $495,000 $29,700 $23,341 19.991% $4,666 $4,666 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 939 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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
3

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Glenwood Rd & Rockaway Pkwy at NW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.994
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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 0.30
P.S. 276 Louis Marshall 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 522 0.30
Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School NR No Private 1-8 67 0.26
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.46
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.46
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.57
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.57
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.65
Explore Excel Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 536 0.67
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School 4 No Public PK, K-5 364 0.67
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 0.17
Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School NR No Private 1-8 67 0.26
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.46
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.65
Explore Excel Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 536 0.67
Great Commission Christian School NR No Private K-7 9 0.70
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.81
Jhs 78 Roy H Mann 6 No Public 6-8 542 0.91
Success Academy Bergen Beach 10 No Charter K-8 1,052 0.91
Canarsie Ascend Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 989 0.98
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.25
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.25
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.25
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.25
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.25
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA NR No Private 9-12 107 0.26
Mesivta Lev Bonim NR No Private 10-12 0 0.50
Mesivta Lev Bonim NR No Private 9-12 56 0.51
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.81
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.82

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Neighbors for 939 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 939 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 939 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

The development at 939 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 939 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

939 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 has a total of 2,304 square feet.

When was 939 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 last sold and what was the sale price?

939 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was last sold on 08/19/2005 for $600,000.

What is the assessed value of 939 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

939 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is currently assessed at $56,580.

What are the property taxes for 939 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

The property taxes for 939 East 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 total $6,669.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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