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278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 278 Smith Street
Neighborhood Carroll Gardens
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00421-0042

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 02/15/2006
Purchase price $1,175,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $8,347

Lot & Building Information for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,100
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 55 ft
Building class Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1) i
Building sqft 1,600
Building dimensions 20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1931
Year last altered 2002
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.35 Miles
Closest fire station 0.63 Miles

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Other Property Data for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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About 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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

This Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1) located at 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 1,600 square feet and a current price per square foot of $734.

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

278 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,270,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/15/2006 $1,175,000

Title Documents for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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

Property Taxes for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,875
Estimated property tax: $8,347
Tax assessor's market value: $2,270,000
Assessed value: $136,200

Assessment History for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 Smith 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 $2,270,000 $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%

Permits for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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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
01/17/2002 Alteration type 1
12/05/2001 Alteration type 1
11/30/2001 Alteration type 2
10/30/2001 Alteration type 2
06/27/2001 Alteration type 1
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & President St at NW Corner
Station lines F-G
Distance (miles) 0.105
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Bus Routes
Name Smith St/Union St
Line B57
Distance (miles) 0.05

Neighbors for 278 Smith Street, Brooklyn

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

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
280 Smith St, Brooklyn 1,800 01/31/2024 $630,000
335 Sackett St, Brooklyn 3,750 04/17/1986
352 Degraw St, Brooklyn 3,500 07/08/2021
351 Sackett St, Brooklyn 2,520 03/11/2022 $4,140,000
347 Sackett St, Brooklyn 2,280 08/26/2003
262 Smith St, Brooklyn 4,056 08/26/2005
338 Degraw St, Brooklyn 4,450 08/27/1997
337 Sackett St, Brooklyn 3,750 04/17/1986
333 Sackett St, Brooklyn 3,750 02/25/1986
272 Smith St, Brooklyn 5,200 06/07/2019 $3,700,000
354 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,808 04/22/2010 $925,000
276 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,700 01/03/2024 $2,300,000
274 Smith St, Brooklyn 4,000 09/05/1979
343 Sackett St, Brooklyn 2,280 04/15/2013
339 Sackett St, Brooklyn 3,750 06/12/1986
268 Smith St, Brooklyn 4,000 05/18/2017 $3,100,000
266 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,012 02/05/2016
349 Sackett St, Brooklyn 2,380 07/17/2010
270 Smith St, Brooklyn 3,300 11/17/2014
345 Sackett St, Brooklyn 3,306 04/05/2011 $1,715,000
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