540 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Information
540 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 540 79th Street |
| Neighborhood | Bay Ridge |
| Zip code | 11209 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 05981-0023 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 540 79th Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax class | Register |
Lot & Building Information for 540 79th Street, Brooklyn
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 3,030 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Frontage(s) | 79 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 5 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
Area Overview
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 10 |
| Closest police station | 0.89 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.65 Miles |
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Ownership Information for 540 79th Street, Brooklyn
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Past Sales & Property History for 540 79th Street, Brooklyn
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Title Documents for 540 79th Street, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 540 79th Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $11,190 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,485,000 |
| Assessed value: | $89,100 |
Assessment History for 540 79th Street, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 79th Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | $1,399,000 | $83,940 | $52,558 | 20.085% | $10,556 | $10,556 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,716,000 | $102,960 | $49,584 | 20.085% | $9,959 | $9,959 | +4.82% |
| 2022/23 | $1,586,000 | $95,160 | $46,780 | 20.309% | $9,501 | $9,501 | +1.73% |
| 2021/22 | $1,484,000 | $89,040 | $46,780 | 19.963% | $9,339 | $9,339 | -4.41% |
| 2020/21 | $1,403,000 | $84,180 | $46,426 | 21.045% | $9,770 | $9,770 | +5.39% |
Permits for 540 79th Street, Brooklyn
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Neighborhood Residential Market Stats
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
Transportation
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | 4th Ave & 77th St at NE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | R | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.296 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | 5 Av/80 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph A Fabrizio School | 8 | Yes | Public | K-5 | 878 | 0.39 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.25 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.25 |
| P.S. 127 Mckinley Park | 8 | No | Public | K-5 | 589 | 0.26 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.39 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,591 | 0.42 |
| St Anselm Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 340 | 0.25 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.39 |
| St Ephrem School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 280 | 0.42 |
| Holy Angels Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 152 | 0.48 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Fort Hamilton High School | 4 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 3,925 | 0.87 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 0.39 |
| Adelphi Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.53 |
| High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 1,273 | 0.77 |
| Poly Prep Country Day School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,060 | 0.93 |
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Neighbors for 540 79th Street, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 540 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 558 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,388 | 06/07/2018 | $1,220,000 |
| 536 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 11/13/1996 | |
| 562 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,388 | 01/28/2011 | |
| 546 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 01/10/2002 | |
| 538 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 05/15/2025 | |
| 526 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 10/06/1993 | |
| 548 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 01/08/2018 | $1,720,000 |
| 552 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | ||
| 522 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 05/14/2004 | |
| 516 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 10/19/2012 | $270,000 |
| 554 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 10/16/1989 | |
| 556 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,388 | 10/13/2023 | $1,370,000 |
| 560 79th St, Brooklyn | 2,388 | 03/17/2022 | |
| 530 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 05/05/2025 | $1,740,000 |
| 528 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 01/15/2020 | $1,660,000 |
| 520 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 06/19/2025 | |
| 518 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 04/28/1995 | |
| 544 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 12/05/2024 | |
| 534 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 09/06/2000 | |
| 550 79th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 05/02/1986 |