New York City property record for 556 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,388 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,370,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $10,986 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 05981-0030 |
| Primary APN | 05981-0030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,388 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,800 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-05981-0030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 556 79TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11209-3710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4-1 |
| Legal Block | 5981 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 13600 |
556 79th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 556 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023284251 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000284251 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 556 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3710 |
| Document Number | 0000284251 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000284251 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2023 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 15123 26TH AVE, FLUSHING, NY 11354-1515 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 556 79TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3710 |
| Document Number | 0000284252 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000284252 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 556 79th St was $10,986.
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 | $93,300 Land $18,120 Building $75,180 | $1,555,000 Land $302,000 Building $1,253,000 | |
| 2025 | $10,986.00 | ||
| 2023 | $10,286.00 (+4.83%) | $86,280 (+4.51%) Land $18,120 Building $68,160 | $1,438,000 (+4.51%) Land $302,000 Building $1,136,000 |
| 2022 | $9,812.00 | $82,560 Land $18,120 Building $64,440 | $1,376,000 Land $302,000 Building $1,074,000 |
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 556 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.
The area around 556 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 |
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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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