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278 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 278 President St

Property image for 278 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,200

Sale price

$1,220,000

General information

Address

Primary address

278 President Street

ZIP code

11231

Neighborhood

Carroll Gardens

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00435-0052

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,428

Building dimensions

22 ft x 32 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

07/01/2003

Sale price

$1,220,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,105

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

President Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Court Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

22 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,200

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

96 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.27 Miles

Closest fire station

0.52 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 278 President 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 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/01/2003	$1,220,000	XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X	XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/07/2015 - R 09/30/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015100500111001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/14/2015 - R 08/24/2015 - D	Agreement (2015090800401005)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX
09/14/2015 - R 08/24/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015090800401004)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX
09/14/2015 - R 08/20/2015 - D	Power of Attorney (2015090800401002)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/14/2015 - R 08/20/2015 - D	Power of Attorney (2015090800401001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/14/2015 - R 07/28/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015090800401003)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXX
06/24/2008 - R 06/16/2008 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2008061700040001)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
06/11/2008 - R 05/24/2008 - D	Mortgage (2008060401568001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XX
09/29/2005 - R 09/06/2005 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2005092100681001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/21/2005 - R 08/11/2005 - D	Mortgage (2005082300360004)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 278 President 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

$8,105

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,176,000

Assessed value

$190,560

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$3,334,000	$200,040	$40,520	19.843%	$8,040	$8,040	+4.72%
2024/25	$3,344,000	$200,640	$38,227	20.085%	$7,678	$7,678	+5.95%
2023/24	$2,955,000	$177,300	$36,079	20.085%	$7,246	$7,246	+4.83%
2022/23	$3,053,000	$183,180	$34,038	20.309%	$6,913	$6,913	+1.73%
2021/22	$2,585,000	$155,100	$34,038	19.963%	$6,795	$6,795	-4.38%
2020/21	$2,682,000	$160,920	$33,767	21.045%	$7,106	$7,106	+5.39%
2019/20	$2,741,000	$164,460	$31,856	21.167%	$6,743	$6,743	+7.21%
2018/19	$3,670,000	$220,200	$30,066	20.919%	$6,290	$6,290	+8.77%
2017/18	$2,778,000	$166,680	$28,365	20.385%	$5,782	$5,782	+1.97%
2016/17	$2,552,000	$153,120	$28,365	19.991%	$5,670	$5,670	+3.06%

Permits

Permit information for 278 President Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/21/2015	Alteration type 3
05/15/2015	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/05/2026	A
	11/20/2025	I
	06/10/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Carroll Gardens, Columbia, RedHook residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Smith St & President St at NW Corner

Station lines

F-G

Distance (miles)

0.071

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	452	0.24
P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	452	0.24
P.S. 58 The Carroll	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	751	0.09
P.S. 58 The Carroll	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	751	0.09
Hannah Senesh Community Day School	NR	No	Private	K-8	231	0.14
Pache Montessori	NR	No	Private	PK-K	122	0.17
Pache Montessori	NR	No	Private	PK-K	122	0.17
Success Academy Cobble Hill	9	No	Charter	K-4	401	0.25
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	721	0.37
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan	9	No	Public	PK, K-5	721	0.37

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Hannah Senesh Community Day School	NR	No	Private	K-8	231	0.14
School For International Studies	5	No	Public	6-12	782	0.25
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie	6	No	Public	6-12	671	0.38
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.39
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	369	0.39
Mary McDowell Friends School	NR	No	Private	6-10	290	0.42
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	260	0.45
Summit Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-12	203	0.58
Pave Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-8	473	0.60
P.S. 372 The Children S School	NR	No	Public	PK, K-8	436	0.64

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School	8	No	Public	9-12	331	0.25
School For International Studies	5	No	Public	6-12	782	0.25
New Dawn Charter High School	2	No	Charter	9-12	233	0.29
Cobble Hill School of American Studies	1	No	Public	9-12	316	0.33
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie	6	No	Public	6-12	671	0.38
Mary McDowell Friends School	NR	No	Private	6-10	290	0.42
Summit Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-12	203	0.58
Al-Madinah School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	790	0.63
Brooklyn Frontiers High School	3	No	Public	9-12	145	0.66
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School	NR	No	Public	K-12	487	0.74

Neighbors for 278 President Street, Brooklyn, NY

280 President St, Brooklyn 287 President St, Brooklyn 289 President St, Brooklyn 313 Smith St, Brooklyn 307 Smith St, Brooklyn 351 Court St, Brooklyn 315 Smith St, Brooklyn 338 Union St, Brooklyn 279 President St, Brooklyn 282 President St, Brooklyn 286 President St, Brooklyn 323 Smith St, Brooklyn 309 Smith St, Brooklyn 281 President St, Brooklyn 319 Smith St, Brooklyn 317 Smith St, Brooklyn 288 President St, Brooklyn 311 Smith St, Brooklyn 284 President St, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

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

The development at 278 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1899.

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

278 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 2,428 square feet.

When was 278 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the sale price?

278 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold on 07/01/2003 for $1,220,000.

What is the assessed value of 278 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

278 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $190,560.

What are the property taxes for 278 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The property taxes for 278 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 total $8,105.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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