686 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236 Property Records

New York City property record for 686 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	2,016 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size	0.048 acres (2,100 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$770,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$7,880 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Transfer Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
APN	`07982-0185`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07982-0185`
Alternative APNs	`2402079820185` `3-07982-0185`

Interior

Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,016 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,008 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1965
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Construction Type	Brick
Lot Area	2,100 sqft (0.048 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 21 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3-07982-0185
Street Address	686 E 78TH ST
City	BROOKLYN
State	NY
Zip	11236-3308
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R5B
Legal Block	7982
Legal Lot Number	185
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLYN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	95000

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	686 E 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11236-3308
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 22, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer JUDICIAL TITLE
Aug 4, 2020	Deed, Transfer MERS
Sep 7, 2018	Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FRANKLIN FIRST FIN'L
Oct 2, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FRANKLIN FIRST FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 28, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2020220082
Last Transfer Date	Sep 28, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000294532
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Oct 22, 2020
Property Address	686 E 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11236-3308
Document Number	0000294532
Instrument Date	Sep 28, 2020
Instrument	294532
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2020
Title Company	JUDICIAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	686 E 78TH ST BROOKLYN NY 112363308, BROOKLYN, NY 11236-3308

August 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2020
Property Address	686 E 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11236-3308
Document Number	0000220082
Instrument Date	Jul 20, 2020
Instrument	2020000220082
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 9, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	2636 ALPINE TRL, 2636, MARIETTA, GA 30062-5705

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	809 OCEAN AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11226-5955

Mortgage

Document Number	0000220083
Date	Aug 4, 2020
Instrument	2020000220083

Lender

Name	MERS

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

September 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	686 E 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11236-3308
Document Number	0000327174
Instrument Date	Sep 7, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 16, 2018
Title Company	RAM ABSTRACT LIMITED, RAM ABSTRACT LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	686 E 78TH ST BROOKLYN NY 112363308, BROOKLYN, NY 11236-3308

Mortgage

Document Number	0000327174
Date	Oct 2, 2018
Instrument	327174

Lender

Name	FRANKLIN FIRST FIN'L
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	MELVILLE, NY 11747

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2048

Interest

Rate	5.25%

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2018
Property Address	686 E 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11236-3308
Document Number	0000327170
Instrument Date	Sep 4, 2018
Instrument	327170
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 16, 2018
Title Company	RAM ABSTRACT LIMITED, RAM ABSTRACT LTD

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	686 E 78TH ST BROOKLYN NY 112363308, BROOKLYN, NY 11236-3308

Mortgage

Document Number	327171
Date	Oct 2, 2018
Instrument	327171

Lender

Name	FRANKLIN FIRST FIN'L
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	MELVILLE, NY 11747

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$49,020 (-4.56%) Land $13,500 Building $35,520	$817,000 (-4.56%) Land $225,000 Building $592,000
2025	$7,880.00 (+12.36%)
2023	$7,013.00	$51,360 Land $13,500 Building $37,860	$856,000 Land $225,000 Building $631,000

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

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	4 in force

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.

Wildfire

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 1,797 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Fiber · Cable	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300

May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.

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