New York City property record for 256 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,724 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.044 acres (1,913 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $905,500 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,844 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| APN | 05968-0032 |
| Primary APN | 05968-0032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,724 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 1,913 sqft (0.044 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 17.5 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-05968-0032 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 78TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11209-3011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4A |
| Legal Block | 5968 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 6400 |
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201227679 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000592274 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 256 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000160468 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000160468 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. |
|---|---|
| Address | 1111 POLARIS PKWY, COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $120,900 (+16.34%) Land $14,100 Building $106,800 | $2,015,000 (+16.34%) Land $235,000 Building $1,780,000 | |
| 2025 | $9,844.00 (+7.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,153.00 | $103,920 Land $14,100 Building $89,820 | $1,732,000 Land $235,000 Building $1,497,000 |
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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