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5 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Records

New York City property record for 5 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details884 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.042 acres (1,838 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,300,000 (May 2024)
Tax Bill$9,933 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Mortgage
Mar 2017 Mortgage
+ 1 more
APN05956-0086

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05956-0086
Alternative APNs
  • 1804059560086
  • 3-05956-0086

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area884 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area572 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Lot Area1,838 sqft (0.042 acres)
Lot Dimensions36.8 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-05956-0086
Street Address5 78TH ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11209-2810
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR4A
Legal Block5956
Legal Lot Number86
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract4400

Owner

5 78th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address7901 10TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11228-2609
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 10, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage
MERS
Mar 23, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK
Nov 16, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
RIDGE ABSTRACT CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 31, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 31, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 30, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2024139371
Prior Transfer DateNov 9, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000422265
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address5 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-2810
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000115330
DateMay 10, 2023
Instrument2023000115330
Lender
NameMERS
AddressPO BOX 2026, FLINT, MI 48501
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address5 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-2810
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-2810

Mortgage

Document Number0000113725
DateMar 23, 2017
Instrument2017000113725
Lender
NameRIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Address1981 MARCUS AVE STE 110, NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11042
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateNov 16, 2017
Property Address5 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-2810
Document Number0000422265
Instrument DateNov 9, 2017
Instrument422265
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 27, 2017
Title CompanyRIDGE ABSTRACT CORPORATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 78TH ST BROOKLYN NY 112092810, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-2810

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 78th St was $9,933.

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$62,160 Land $13,740 Building $48,420$1,036,000 Land $229,000 Building $807,000
2025$9,933.00
2023$9,370.00$57,180 Land $13,740 Building $43,440$953,000 Land $229,000 Building $724,000

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

FEMA has no flood map on file for 5 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 ZoneNot on file
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1980–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimAug 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.

Wildfire

The area around 5 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 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 1,288 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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