New York City property record for 521 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,600 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,349 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| APN | 05962-0077 |
| Primary APN | 05962-0077 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-05962-0077 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 78TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11209-3705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4-1 |
| Legal Block | 5962 |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 13600 |
521 78th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 521 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3705 |
| Document Number | 0000114195 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 114195 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | JUDICIAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 552 77TH ST BROOKLYN NY 112093308, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3308 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 78th St was $13,349.
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 | $117,120 Land $16,440 Building $100,680 | $1,952,000 Land $274,000 Building $1,678,000 | |
| 2025 | $13,349.00 | ||
| 2023 | $12,080.00 | $96,060 Land $16,440 Building $79,620 | $1,601,000 Land $274,000 Building $1,327,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 521 78th St; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2023 · 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 521 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 |
|---|
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 1,765 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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