541 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Records

New York City property record for 541 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	2,340 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.057 acres (2,475 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,395,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$13,611 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`05971-0071`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05971-0071`
Alternative APNs	`1805059710071` `3-05971-0071`

Interior

Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,340 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,209 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Construction Type	Brick
Lot Area	2,475 sqft (0.057 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 24.8 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3-05971-0071
Street Address	541 79TH ST
City	BROOKLYN
State	NY
Zip	11209-3709
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R4-1
Legal Block	5971
Legal Lot Number	71
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLYN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	13600

Owner

541 79th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	541 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3709
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 1, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage MERS
Apr 6, 2018	Deed, Transfer EMPIRE STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 6, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 6, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018116374
Prior Transfer Date	May 28, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	0000412096
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	541 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3709
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 6, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000344536
Date	Sep 1, 2022
Instrument	2022000344536

Lender

Name	MERS
Address	PO BOX 2026, FLINT, MI 48501

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

April 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Apr 6, 2018
Property Address	541 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3709
Document Number	0000116374
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2018
Instrument	2018000116374
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 9, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1522 E ST SE, 1522, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-2443

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	541 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3709

Mortgage

Document Number	0000116375
Date	Apr 6, 2018
Instrument	2018000116375

Lender

Name	EMPIRE STATE BANK

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 541 79th St was $13,611, up 3.6% from the year before.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Kings County
Municipality	New York City
Unified School District	New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$111,120 (+17.44%) Land $16,080 Building $95,040	$1,852,000 (+17.44%) Land $268,000 Building $1,584,000
2025	$13,611.00 (+3.57%)	$94,620 Land $16,080 Building $78,540	$1,577,000 Land $268,000 Building $1,309,000
2024	$13,142.00 (+6%)
2023	$12,398.00	$83,520 Land $16,080 Building $67,440	$1,392,000 Land $268,000 Building $1,124,000

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 541 79th St.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 541 79th 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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