New York City property record for 1245 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,280 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.032 acres (1,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,078 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Sale Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| APN | 06255-0061 |
| Primary APN | 06255-0061 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 709 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 1,400 sqft (0.032 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 14 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-06255-0061 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1245 79TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11228-2707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4-1 |
| Legal Block | 6255 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 20000 |
1245 79th St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2025.
Source: New York City records, as of September 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1245 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11228-2707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2025 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CATHAY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1245 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11228-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000185896 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000185896 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1245 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11228-2707 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1245 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11228-2707 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 1245 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11228-2707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000209369 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000209369 |
| Name | CATHAY BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 9650 FLAIR DR, EL MONTE, CA 91731 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1245 79th St was $3,078, down 56.2% from the year before.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $71,820 (+21.89%) Land $17,940 Building $53,880 | $1,197,000 (+21.89%) Land $299,000 Building $898,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,078.00 (-56.23%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $58,920 Land $17,940 Building $40,980 | $982,000 Land $299,000 Building $683,000 |
| 2024 | $7,032.00 (+104.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,431.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $51,300 Land $17,940 Building $33,360 | $855,000 Land $299,000 Building $556,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1245 79th St; there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1245 79th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,049 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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