261 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Kings County

Last Updated: June 4, 2025

Pre-Foreclosure: Lis Pendens, Estimated Market Value $1,820,600

Description: 261 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is a Multi Family Home built in 1910. This property was last sold for $910,000 in 2006 and currently has an estimated value of $1,820,600. According to the Brooklyn public records, the property at 261 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has approximately 2,420 square feet, with a lot size of 3,644 square feet. Nearby schools include Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock, Ps Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School, Ps 102 The Bayview and Is 30 Mary White Ovington.

Last Sold Price: $910,000
Price to EMV Ratio: 85.00%
EARV Ratio: 82.00%
2,420 sqft
3,644 lot size
Year Built: 1910
Latitude: 40.6296970, Longitude: -74.0293580
261 78th St
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Foreclosure History
Lis Pendens
Property details
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261 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 is a Multi Family Home built in 1910. This property was last sold for $910,000 in 2006 and currently has an estimated value of $1,820,600. According to the Brooklyn public records, the property at 261 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 has approximately 2,420 square feet, with a lot size of 3,644 square feet. Nearby schools include Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock, Ps Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School, Ps 102 The Bayview and Is 30 Mary White Ovington.
Property facts
Property features
Primary Land Use and Tax Lot Information
  • 261 78 STREET, 11209
  • DOB Overview:
  • Building Class:
    B2
    Two Family Dwellings: Frame
  • Year Built:
    1910
  • Number of Buildings:
    2
  • Floors on Main Building:
    2.75
  • Building Dimensions:
    20'50'
  • Actual Square Footage:
    2,420
  • Calculated Square Footage:
    2,750
  • Residential Floor Area:
    2,420
  • Total Units:
    2
  • Residential Units:
    2
  • Extension:
    Garage
  • Basement:
    Below grade full basement
  • Proximity:
    Detached
  • Address:
    261 78 STREET
  • Zip Code:
    11209
  • Borough:
    Brooklyn (3)
  • Block — Lot:
    5959 — 56
  • BBLE:
    3059590056
  • Lot Buildings:
    BIN
    Name
    3149765 261 78 STREET

  • Ownership:

  • Land Use:
    01
    One & Two Family Buildings
  • Lot Dimensions:
    33.33'109.33'
  • Calculated Lot Perimeter:
    289.14 ft
  • Acres:
    0.08
  • Lot Area:
    3,644
  • Lot Type:
    Inside
  • Zoning Districts:
    R4A
    Lower-density residence district
  • Special Purpose Districts:
    BR
    Special Bay Ridge District
  • Zoning Map:

  • Actual FAR:
    0.66
  • Max Residential FAR:
    0.75
  • Max Commercial FAR:
    0
  • Max Facility FAR:
    2

  • Max Residential Sqft:
    2,733
  • Buildable Residential Sqft:
    313
  • Residential Area Distribution:
Real Property Records
Document Type
Personal Property Records
Document Type
Property Price History
Date Event Price
Mar 6, 2006 Sold $910,000
Feb 3, 1995 Sold $182,500
Property Tax History
Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $11,674 $92,760
2023 $11,804 $90,060
Sold Homes
Address Price Beds Baths
Homes For Sale
Address Price Beds Baths
Home Value
Estimated values are not a substitute for professional expertise. Contact your RE agent for a market assessment.
Schools
School Name Rating
St Anselm Elementary School
365 83rd Street, NY 11209
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock
8601 Ridge Boulevard, NY 11209
8 / 10
Holy Angels Catholic Academy
337 74th Street, NY 11209
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School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.
Flood Factor
Flood Factor Score: 1 Flood Factor Score: 1 Flood Factor Score: 1 Flood Factor Score: 1
1 |10
Minimal
Flood Factor
FEMA Zone (Est.)
X (unshaded)
Flood insurance:
Recommended
Flood risks are increasing as sea levels rise and weather patterns change.
This property has a Minimal Flood Factor .
Although flood risks across the country are changing because of the environment, this property is unlikely to flood over the next 30 years.
Flood Factor data provided by FloodFactor.