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278 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

278 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 278 Court Street
Neighborhood Cobble Hill
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00326-0051

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 Court Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 10/08/2014
Purchase price $1,785,550
Tax class
Estimated property tax $50,577

Lot & Building Information for 278 Court Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,813
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 112.5 ft
Building class Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3)
Building sqft 5,000
Building dimensions 25 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1900
Construction type
Status
Status date
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Zoning & Use for 278 Court Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.25 Miles
Closest fire station 0.57 Miles

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Other Property Data for 278 Court Street, Brooklyn

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About 278 Court Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 278 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3) located at 278 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 5,000 square feet and a current price per square foot of $357.

What is the year built & the current market value of 278 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

278 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1900 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,915,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 278 Court Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 278 Court Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/08/2014 $1,785,550
10/13/2005 $1,750,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 278 Court Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/21/2024 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2024112100426001)
07/28/2020 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2020072700911002)
02/24/2020 - R Initial UCC1
(2020022400234006)
02/24/2020 - R UCC3 Termination
(2020022400234001)
02/21/2020 - D
02/24/2020 - R
Agreement
(2020022400234005)
02/21/2020 - D
02/24/2020 - R
Mortgage
(2020022400234004)
02/21/2020 - D
02/24/2020 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020022400234003)
02/21/2020 - D
02/24/2020 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2020022400234002)
10/08/2014 - D
10/17/2014 - R
Both RPTT and RETT
(2014101000096001)
10/13/2005 - D
10/20/2005 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2005101401588003)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 278 Court Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $50,578
Estimated property tax: $50,577
Tax assessor's market value: $2,915,000
Assessed value: $1,311,750

Assessment History for 278 Court Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 Court 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
2025/26 $2,915,000 $1,311,750 $406,608 12.439% $50,578 $50,578 +2.70%
2024/25 $2,735,000 $1,230,750 $393,998 12.5% $49,250 $49,250 +7.98%
2023/24 $2,539,000 $1,142,550 $364,813 12.502% $45,609 $45,609 +10.07%
2022/23 $2,495,000 $1,122,750 $337,793 12.267% $41,437 $41,437 +8.28%
2021/22 $2,346,000 $1,055,700 $312,775 12.235% $38,268 $38,268 -0.26%

Permits for 278 Court Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/30/2025 Alteration
10/01/2024 Alteration
12/08/2020 Alteration
12/01/2020 Alteration
07/21/2020 Alteration
06/25/2020 Alteration
06/04/2020 Alteration type 3
03/04/2020 Alteration
02/18/2020 Alteration type 1
02/03/2020 Alteration
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & Warren St at NW Corner
Station lines F-G
Distance (miles) 0.201
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Bus Routes
Name Court St/Kane St
Line B57
Distance (miles) 0.042

Neighbors for 278 Court Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 278 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
284 Court St, Brooklyn 5,000 09/09/2013
292 Court St, Brooklyn 20,972 12/28/2011
302 Court St, Brooklyn 2,940 02/19/2011
262 Court St, Brooklyn 5,850 10/27/2010
270 Court St, Brooklyn 8,400 06/15/1983
266 Court St, Brooklyn 4,500 01/29/1997
282 Court St, Brooklyn 2,500 12/29/1999
274 Court St, Brooklyn 2,400 03/13/2012
288 Court St, Brooklyn 8,500 12/27/2013
272 Court St, Brooklyn 3,048 04/01/2011 $1,400,000
260 Court St, Brooklyn 9,400 03/18/2015 $15,525,000
240 Kane St, Brooklyn 2,030 12/10/1992
296 Court St, Brooklyn 2,520 04/30/2012
298 Court St, Brooklyn 2,520 04/30/2012
300 Court St, Brooklyn 2,520 02/19/2011
268 Court St, Brooklyn 10,160 12/30/1996
280 Court St, Brooklyn 5,000 10/10/1979
264 Court St, Brooklyn 8,320 02/23/1981
286 Court St, Brooklyn 8,228 10/04/2006
276 Court St, Brooklyn 2,400 01/07/1999
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