542 E 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
OFF MARKET

542 E 79th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236

Canarsie
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 2,400 sqft

$922,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,160/mo*
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$922,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,160/mo*
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Studio
1 Bath
2,400 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Listing Description:- Security guard- Live-in super- Walk-up- Multi-family- Spacious- Modern kitchen- Bathtub- Hardwood floors- Video intercom- Lots of lighting- Large windows- Closet- City view- Utilities included- Laundry in building- Close to bars/nightlife- Near subway- Near public transitUtilities Included: • Electricity Included • Gas Included • Heat Included • Hot Water Included
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Home Highlights

Parking
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
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Home Details for 542 E 79th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6160 sqft

Price History for 542 E 79th St

DatePriceEventSource
03/12/2013$1,650ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/12/2012$1,650PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/17/2012$1,975PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/28/2012$1,675Listed For RentAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,784
Assessment$1,285,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 542 E 79th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
583 E 79th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1
02/19/26
5
3.5
2,340
567 E 80th Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,175,000
11/12/25
8
4
3,430
637 E 83rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
Single-Family Home
$286,360
04/07/26
2
1
978
13 Preston Ct, Brooklyn, NY
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,000
01/13/26
3
1
1,120
5517 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY
0.35
Single-Family Home
$630,000
05/07/26
3
2
1,710
590 E 83rd St, Brooklyn, NY
0.21
Single-Family Home
$825,000
08/08/25
5
3
1,440
615 E 57th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.18
Single-Family Home
$665,000
04/09/26
3
2.5
1,296
5724 Beverley Rd, Brooklyn, NY
0.55
Single-Family Home
$386,540
06/23/25
3
1
1,152
1033 E 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY
0.49
Single-Family Home
$789,000
04/07/26
3
2
1,600
586 E 54th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.51
Single-Family Home
$685,000
11/20/25
3
2
1,620

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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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542 E 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 2,400 sqft single-family home built in 1960. 542 E 79th St is located in Canarsie, Brooklyn. This property is not currently available for sale. The current Trulia Estimate for 542 E 79th St is $922,800.