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278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 278 Smith St

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Property type

Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,100

Sale price

$1,175,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
278 Smith Street
Alternate address(es)
278 Eileen C Dugan Blvd
ZIP code
11231
Neighborhood
Carroll Gardens
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00421-0042

Owner

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Building
Property type
Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1)
Building sq. ft.
1,600
Building dimensions
20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1931
Last altered
2002
Building material
Sales
Sale date
02/15/2006
Sale price
$1,175,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,348
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 55 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,100

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
97 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
15
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.35 Miles
Closest fire station
0.63 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/15/2006 $1,175,000 XXXXX'X XXX. XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/16/2024 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2024081600158001)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
01/13/2020 - R UCC3 Termination
(2020010801170001)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/07/2019 - R Initial UCC1
(2019110700830001)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
11/06/2019 - R
10/31/2019 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2019110100607003)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
11/06/2019 - R
10/31/2019 - D		 Agreement
(2019110100607002)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
11/06/2019 - R
10/31/2019 - D		 Mortgage
(2019110100607001)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
01/14/2020 - R
10/11/2019 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2020010801108002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
01/14/2020 - R
10/11/2019 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2020010801108001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX
03/18/2019 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2019031500791001)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/24/2018 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2018060100676001)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$8,348
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,218,000
Assessed value
$133,080

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $2,270,000 $136,200 $39,688 19.843% $7,875 $7,875 -1.20%
2024/25 $1,995,000 $119,700 $39,688 20.085% $7,971 $7,971 +1.85%
2023/24 $1,763,000 $105,780 $38,966 20.085% $7,826 $7,826 +3.71%
2022/23 $1,565,000 $93,900 $37,159 20.309% $7,547 $7,547 +7.84%
2021/22 $1,464,000 $87,840 $35,057 19.963% $6,998 $6,998 +0.54%
2020/21 $1,385,000 $83,100 $33,073 21.045% $6,960 $6,960 -0.58%
2019/20 $1,204,000 $72,240 $33,073 21.167% $7,001 $7,001 +3.06%
2018/19 $1,003,000 $60,180 $32,472 20.919% $6,793 $6,793 +7.61%
2017/18 $935,000 $56,100 $30,966 20.385% $6,312 $6,312 +8.09%
2016/17 $779,000 $46,740 $29,214 19.991% $5,840 $5,840 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/09/2005 Alteration type 2
10/19/2005 Alteration type 2
05/15/2003 Alteration type 1
02/11/2003 Alteration type 1
01/24/2002 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/06/2001 C-construction
06/01/2001 P-plumbing

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

Property location map
Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Smith St & President St at NW Corner
Station lines
F-G
Distance (miles)
0.105
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Neighbors for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY

280 Smith St, Brooklyn 335 Sackett St, Brooklyn 352 Degraw St, Brooklyn 351 Sackett St, Brooklyn 347 Sackett St, Brooklyn 262 Smith St, Brooklyn 338 Degraw St, Brooklyn 337 Sackett St, Brooklyn 333 Sackett St, Brooklyn 272 Smith St, Brooklyn 354 Degraw St, Brooklyn 276 Smith St, Brooklyn 274 Smith St, Brooklyn 343 Sackett St, Brooklyn 339 Sackett St, Brooklyn 268 Smith St, Brooklyn 266 Smith St, Brooklyn 349 Sackett St, Brooklyn 270 Smith St, Brooklyn 345 Sackett St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10006, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 10279, New York City, NY 10280, New York City, NY 10282, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The development at 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The current market value of 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is $2,218,000.

What is the total square footage of 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 1,600 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$734 per square foot is the price for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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