New York City property record for 542 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,632 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,560,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $12,503 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 05971-0026 |
| Primary APN | 05971-0026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 782 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 2,100 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 21 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-05971-0026 |
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| Street Address | 542 78TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11209-3706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4-1 |
| Legal Block | 5971 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 13600 |
542 78th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2026.
Source: New York City records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2004 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 542 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3706 |
| Document Number | 0000058828 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000058828 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 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 | 542 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3706 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 542 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3706 |
| Document Number | 0000058829 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000058829 |
| Name | MERS |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 542 78th St was $12,503, up 2.1% from the year before.
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 | $91,020 (+31.46%) Land $12,780 Building $78,240 | $1,517,000 (+31.46%) Land $213,000 Building $1,304,000 | |
| 2025 | $12,503.00 (+2.14%) | $69,240 Land $12,780 Building $56,460 | $1,154,000 Land $213,000 Building $941,000 |
| 2024 | $12,241.00 (+6%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,548.00 | $78,480 Land $12,780 Building $65,700 | $1,308,000 Land $213,000 Building $1,095,000 |
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 542 78th 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.
The area around 542 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 1,765 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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