New York City property record for 70 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,361 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $12,226 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| APN | 05966-0018 |
| Primary APN | 05966-0018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,361 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 653 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 2,700 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 27 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-05966-0018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 78TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11209-2912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4A |
| Legal Block | 5966 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 4400 |
70 78th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1995.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-2912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3476 / 1773 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 70 78TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-2912 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000274064 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000274064 |
| Name | MERS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1901 E VOORHEES ST STE C, DANVILLE, IL 61834 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 78th St was $12,226.
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 | $90,600 Land $21,360 Building $69,240 | $1,510,000 Land $356,000 Building $1,154,000 | |
| 2025 | $12,226.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,178.00 | $96,420 Land $21,360 Building $75,060 | $1,607,000 Land $356,000 Building $1,251,000 |
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 70 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 70 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 |
|---|
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 1,425 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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