523 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
SOLD
NOV 19, 2025

523 E 78th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 3,430 sqft

$995,000

Last Sold: Nov 19, 2025
$290/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,521/mo*
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$995,000

Last Sold: Nov 19, 2025
$290/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,521/mo*
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1 Bed
1 Bath
3,430 sqft

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Description

A BETTER DEAL THAN THIS IS HARD TO COME BY. This immaculately kept pre-war building houses this beautifully renovated apartment with an amazing rental price. This amazing 2 bedroom apartment contains-Gorgeous hardwood floors-A very modern kitchen-Ample closet space-Great neighborhood in a quiet, safe, residential area. Contact me to view this pet friendly 2nd floor, fully renovated 2 bedroom apartment. This great deal is sure to get snagged soon.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

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HOA
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Price/Sqft
$290/sqft
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Home Details for 523 E 78th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Condo

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $290/sqft

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2950 sqft

Price History for 523 E 78th St

DatePriceEventSource
11/19/2025$995,000Sold
N/A
10/01/2025$1,150,000ContingentStreetEasy #S1787047
08/28/2025$1,150,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy #S1787047
05/20/2013$2,075ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/19/2013$2,075Listed For RentAgent Provided
12/04/2012$2,775ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/07/2012$2,775Listed For RentAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$9,342
Assessment$1,056,000
Home facts updated by county records

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972 E 88th St #2, Brooklyn, NY
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906
8612 Glenwood Road #3, Brooklyn, NY
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$505,000
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1086 E 73rd Street #75, Brooklyn, NY
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$297,500
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1,041
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$529,000
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2
851
494 E 96th St, Brooklyn, NY
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$978,737
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3,362
1039 E 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.68
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$590,000
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1.5
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7943 Seaview Ave #F1, Brooklyn, NY
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$480,000
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1230 E 82nd St #81, Brooklyn, NY
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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Canarsie
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What Locals Say about Canarsie

At least 1280 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say parking is easy

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Trulia User
    "Back to school giveaway events at Seaview Park, Memorial Day marches, school events in the summer for residents. "
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  • Hopie Campbell
    "To what I experienced these people who I meet are friendly and amazing Transportation is an easy ride no hassle "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good place to live, a lot safer than it was 20 years ago, Canarsie just doesn’t have a variety in terms of food types"
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  • Nicholas John
    "You’ll like the long coty blocks, countless dong parks, architecture while taking walks with your furry best friend"
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  • Rose8mliance
    "It has a park where many people come from everywhere to entertain themselves. Some residents enjoy doing exercises during the sommer time and play games. All these hobbies made them happier and contribute to their health conditions."
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  • Meris322
    "Very friendly community, everything is near by, supermarket, laundry mats. Pharmacy and playground. Buss to the subway "
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  • Mellydu89
    "I live here and I’m so used to my area and I am OK with it 100%. I wish I was able to just buy a house here so bad."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has many bus routes running thru it and we have access to 3 subway lines. #2. #5 and the L Train. "
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  • Trulia User
    "If you can commute between 3AM to 7AM it isn’t bad. Any other time it’s a disaster. The belt turns into a disaster which turns rockaway into a disaster then effects all the other streets. If you don’t drive good, bus and train take longer and more more risky but still better than driving."
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighbors will look out for one another. The streetlights are very bright. The neighborhood has a fantastic park that has a great play area."
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  • Trulia User
    "Not bad place if it was for the drugs and all that gang nonsense. People seem to be shooting themselves left and right this year."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation and the commute is rough with a lot of people crowded on the buses and trains. The commuters are polite and say excuse me and pardon me. But, it still is hectic. That is Brooklyn, NY for you, busy and crowded."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s alright except when it gets hot and the young boys decide to start shooting. Once you hear the bullets start flying it over. Otherwise it an ok neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "I am not a parent but I heard that the public schools are above average. As far as,the neighborhood goes one should keep their children close to them."
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  • Trulia User
    "Access to train and buses, mall, can get to manhattan and other boroughs easily. People are friendly. Only noisy during summer and July 4"
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is effective and reliable one can lays depend on public transportation you only have to be on time."
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  • Trulia User
    "Seeing other people walk there dogs or definitely meeting friendly neighbors , & being in a neighborhood that’s feels like a family "
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  • Trulia User
    "is near everything,transportation,shopping area and also lots of restaurants. this area is very useful if your trying to build anything,car, house,construction anything you can think of "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute to get around isn’t that bad everything is within waking distance or very easy by bus or train"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many families in the area, great parks and great schools. The only issue I have is the loud music, sometimes it happens alot during the week."
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a two-way zone area which makes it easy for me to catch the bus or the train. There is a supermarket that provides many fruits/vegetables and other products. You can get good deals on hardware products and other household products. There are clothing stores as well that sell fine clothes and shoes. We have a health food store and a store that sells natural juices."
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  • Trulia User
    "I enjoy Seaview park. A community park for everyone. Canarsie pier is also a joy. They have events for the children. you can fish and enjoy the fresh air and mingle with the neighbors. I enjoy the picnic area and playground."
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  • Trulia User
    "Poo is everywhere. Nit all owners clean after their pet’s poo. Great bargain for the money. Kids fell safe "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a very quite neighborhood all of the neighbors are very friendly as we all speak and communicate with each other and help when needed"
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood has community meetings, gathering and back to school give aways. It’s Mostly quiet with friendly working class families. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I'm not sure of the community events but the neighbourhood is safe and quiet. The people are very friendly."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a park and a lot of good schools. You are close to belt parkway allowing easy access to Queens and Mill Basin. Very easy to get around with a car. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s the last block of the street itself and there’s a huge park at the end of the block. Past that is a major Highway and past that, is a bay with just a strip of land before there’s the Atlantic Ocean. Does not feel crowded here and I wouldn’t mind having a boat to explore the local waters"
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  • Trulia User
    "Love this neighborhood , and I have live here for over 27 year.. the neighborhood has change a lot over the year. However, the people in the neighborhood look out for each other. "
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  • Trulia User
    "People walk their dogs all the time. Based on the area you may not have garbage cans since some parts are residential. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for more than 10 years. Neighborhood is quiet. Easy access to buses and trains. Also safe for outside recreational activities such as jogging and visiting parks."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood all my life. So, that’s 40+ years. Everybody is neighborly and watches each other’s house. We also help one another."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing. This place is a food dessert. People will block your driveway and the police will never respond. Garbage man chooses when the feel like picking up your garbage."
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  • David B.
    "It’s just amazing the people are so nice the air is clean and the store are also very convenient I really love this area"
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  • Annette
    "People are not dog friendly and other dog owners don’t pick up after their dogs A park is close by that is convenient for a dog owners and walkers."
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  • Dexter G.
    "There are a good amount of playgrounds, quiet blocks, and kids. Very quiet at night and walkable during the day."
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  • Rsmdsobers
    "The area is relatively safe. The parks are safe and everyone is friendly m some parks are better maintained than others."
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  • Raul M.
    "You can take the dogs to Seaview park. there is also at least three veterinary doctors in canarsie. "
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  • Ramone D.
    "Canarsie Park. It’s huge and is great for dogs. We require more signs for owners to pick up after their dogs though "
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  • Gabrielle H.
    "Great schools in the neighborhood, for the most part it’s a good area, everyone you live around is usually friendly and look out for one another."
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523 E 78th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 3,430 sqft condo built in 1960. 523 E 78th St is located in Canarsie, Brooklyn. This property is not currently available for sale. 523 E 78th St was last sold on Nov 19, 2025 for $995,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 523 E 78th St is $1,137,300.