New York City property record for 44 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,360 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,518 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $13,052 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 05966-0008 |
| Primary APN | 05966-0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 653 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 2,518 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 26.5 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-05966-0008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 44 78TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11209-2912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4A |
| Legal Block | 5966 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
44 78th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: New York City records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 BAY 38TH ST, 3B, BROOKLYN, NY 11214-4400 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021117717 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 44 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-2912 |
| Document Number | 0000117717 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000117717 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 44 78TH ST, 44, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-2912 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 BAY 38TH ST APT 3B, 3B, BROOKLYN, NY 11214-4400 |
| Document Number | 0000117718 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000117718 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 44 78th St was $13,052.
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 | $85,200 Land $19,740 Building $65,460 | $1,420,000 Land $329,000 Building $1,091,000 | |
| 2025 | $13,052.00 | ||
| 2023 | $12,130.00 | $88,740 Land $19,740 Building $69,000 | $1,479,000 Land $329,000 Building $1,150,000 |
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 44 78th St; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · 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 44 78th 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 1,288 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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