New York City property record for 59 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,472 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,296 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $835,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $9,888 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Mortgage |
| APN | 05957-0069 |
| Primary APN | 05957-0069 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 592 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 2,296 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 21 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-05957-0069 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 59 78TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11209-2911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3-1 |
| Legal Block | 5957 |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
59 78th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-2911 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005527957 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002719 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 59 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-2911 |
| Document Number | 0000002719 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023000002719 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 59 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-2911 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 59 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-2911 |
| Document Number | 0000002720 |
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| Date | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000002720 |
| Name | VALLEY NATIONAL BANK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 59 78th St was $9,888.
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 | $88,260 Land $20,040 Building $68,220 | $1,471,000 Land $334,000 Building $1,137,000 | |
| 2025 | $9,888.00 | ||
| 2023 | $8,822.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $80,940 Land $20,040 Building $60,900 | $1,349,000 Land $334,000 Building $1,015,000 |
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 59 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 Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
The area around 59 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 1,288 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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