240 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Records

New York City property record for 240 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	3,683 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.126 acres (5,467 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill	$24,989 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Sale Mar 2023 Sale + 1 more
APN	`05968-0024`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05968-0024`
Alternative APNs	`1805059680024` `3-05968-0024`

Interior

Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,683 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,300 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	5,467 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions	109 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3-05968-0024
Street Address	240 78TH ST
City	BROOKLYN
State	NY
Zip	11209-3011
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R4A
Legal Block	5968
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLYN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	6400

Owner

Source: New York City records, as of July 14, 2026

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

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	240 78TH ST, 1F, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3011
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 2, 2026	Deed, Transfer
Mar 21, 2023	Deed, Transfer
Nov 6, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage FEDERAL SVGS BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 2, 2026
Deed Sale	Mar 2, 2026
Prior Sale	Mar 21, 2023 · Amount on Record
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Mar 2, 2026
Property Address	240 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3011
Document Number	0000059576
Instrument Date	Feb 10, 2026
Instrument	2026000059576
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	240 78TH ST # ST1F, ST1F, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3011

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	240 78TH ST # 1F, 1F, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3011

March 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Mar 21, 2023
Property Address	240 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3011
Document Number	0000071750
Instrument Date	Mar 7, 2023
Instrument	2023000071750
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 28, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Lis Pendens Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	240 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3011

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	C O STEPHEN K. SEUNG ESQ. 2 MOTT STREET SUITE 601 STE 601, 601, NEW YORK, NY 10013-5003
Mail Care Of	STEPHEN K. SEUNG ESQ.

November 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Nov 6, 2019
Property Address	240 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3011
Document Number	0000359902
Instrument Date	Sep 27, 2019
Instrument	359902
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 19, 2019
Title Company	RIVERSIDE ABSTRACT INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	240 78TH ST BROOKLYN NY 112093011, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3011

Mortgage

Document Number	359903
Date	Nov 6, 2019
Instrument	359903

Lender

Name	FEDERAL SVGS BK
Type	Federal Savings Bank
Address	300 N ELIZABETH ST # 3E, CHICAGO, IL 60607-1134

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 5, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Kings County
Municipality	New York City
Unified School District	New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$112,980 (-9.19%) Land $37,560 Building $75,420	$1,883,000 (-12.9%) Land $626,000 Building $1,257,000
2025	$24,989.00 (+6.8%)	$124,416 (-3.19%) Land $36,024 Building $88,392	$2,162,000 (+0.93%) Land $626,000 Building $1,536,000
2023	$23,398.00	$128,520 Land $37,560 Building $90,960	$2,142,000 Land $626,000 Building $1,516,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	1 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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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