New York City property record for 1256 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11228
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,188 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,667 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,322 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale |
| APN | 06255-0029 |
| Primary APN | 06255-0029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,188 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,667 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 26.7 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-06255-0029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1256 78TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11228-2718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4-1 |
| Legal Block | 6255 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 20000 |
1256 78th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: New York City records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1256 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11228-2718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026218667 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 1999 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1256 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11228-2718 |
| Document Number | 0000218667 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026218667 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1256 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11228-2718 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1256 78th St was $11,322.
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 | $100,620 Land $26,040 Building $74,580 | $1,677,000 Land $434,000 Building $1,243,000 | |
| 2025 | $11,322.00 | ||
| 2023 | $10,535.00 | $85,440 Land $26,040 Building $59,400 | $1,424,000 Land $434,000 Building $990,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1256 78th 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 1256 78th 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 2,363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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