1978 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11204 Property Records

New York City property record for 1978 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,824 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.046 acres (2,003 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,300,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$7,693 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Oct 2020 Sale
APN05481-0040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05481-0040
Alternative APNs
  • 1702054810040
  • 3-05481-0040

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,824 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,024 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Lot Area2,003 sqft (0.046 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-05481-0040
Street Address1978 53RD ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11204-1743
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR5
Legal Block5481
Legal Lot Number40
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract46400

Owner

Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address620 DAHILL RD, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-5519
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 9, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB
Oct 2, 2020Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 27, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020268997
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address1978 53RD ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11204-1743
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000276942
DateOct 9, 2020
Instrument2020000276942
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK, FSB
Address5151 CORPORATE DR, TROY, MI 48098
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateOct 2, 2020
Property Address1978 53RD ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11204-1743
Document Number0000268997
Instrument DateSep 9, 2020
Instrument2020000268997
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 9, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1978 53RD ST, 1978, BROOKLYN, NY 11204-1743

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address620 DAHILL RD, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-5519

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$99,240 (+19.34%) Land $19,800 Building $79,440$1,654,000 (+19.34%) Land $330,000 Building $1,324,000
2025$7,693.00 (+5.99%)
2023$7,258.00$83,160 Land $19,800 Building $63,360$1,386,000 Land $330,000 Building $1,056,000

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,348 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Skywire Networks
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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