New York City property record for 159 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
| Square Footage | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 2,870 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (1997) |
| Tax Bill | $12,435.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 05967-0061 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor | 720 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 2,870 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 109 ft x 26.3 ft Depth x Width |
| Account Number | 3-05967-0061 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 79TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11209-3509 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 5967 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Minor Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
Source: New York City records · APN 05967-0061
Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4086 / 2448 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 1994 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 159 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3509 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3509 |
| Document Number | 0000066602 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017000066602 |
| Name | HSBC BANK USA, N A |
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| Address | 452 5TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $106,320 (+8.31%) Land $21,420 Building $84,900 | $1,772,000 (+8.31%) Land $357,000 Building $1,415,000 | |
| 2025 | $12,435.00 (+7.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,572.00 | $98,160 Land $21,420 Building $76,740 | $1,636,000 Land $357,000 Building $1,279,000 |
Our records do not include FEMA flood map data for 159 79th St; wildfire exposure is none.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | FEMA flood map data for this location is not available in our records |
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Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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