New York City property record for 242 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,886 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,275,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $11,291 (2025) |
| APN | 05978-0026 |
| Primary APN | 05978-0026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,886 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 782 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 2,400 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 24 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-05978-0026 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 79TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11209-3608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4A |
| Legal Block | 5978 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 6400 |
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202529396 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5702000893 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $82,260 (-2.97%) Land $15,360 Building $66,900 | $1,371,000 (-2.97%) Land $256,000 Building $1,115,000 | |
| 2025 | $11,291.00 (+137.06%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $84,780 (+17.85%) Land $15,360 Building $69,420 | $1,413,000 (+17.85%) Land $256,000 Building $1,157,000 |
| 2024 | $4,763.00 (-50.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,685.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $71,940 Land $15,360 Building $56,580 | $1,199,000 Land $256,000 Building $943,000 |
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.
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.
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.
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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