New York City property record for 162 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,408 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,624 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Feb 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $11,291 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer |
| APN | 05977-0027 |
| Primary APN | 05977-0027 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 544 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 2,624 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 24 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-05977-0027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 162 79TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11209-3510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4A |
| Legal Block | 5977 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
162 79th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2023.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 162 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 1994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4397 / 2162 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000299123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 162 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3510 |
| Document Number | 0000299123 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000299123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 162 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3510 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 162 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3510 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 162 79th St was $11,291.
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 | $87,060 Land $21,300 Building $65,760 | $1,451,000 Land $355,000 Building $1,096,000 | |
| 2025 | $11,291.00 | ||
| 2023 | $10,410.00 | $92,820 Land $21,300 Building $71,520 | $1,547,000 Land $355,000 Building $1,192,000 |
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 162 79th St; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1980 · 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 162 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 1,425 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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