| Primary address | 279 Prospect Place |
| Neighborhood | Prospect Heights |
| Zip code | 11238 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01152-0074 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $8,394 |
| Lot sqft | 2,172 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 3,132 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Frontage(s) | Prospect Place (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | St Marks Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 8 |
| Closest police station | 0.42 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.38 Miles |
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279 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1910 and has a total of 3,132 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 279 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $175,200, the tax amount paid for 279 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is $7,919. For the next year, the tax amount for 279 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is estimated at $8,394.
When was 279 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold?279 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold in 12/28/1984.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 279 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $7,920 |
| Estimated property tax: | $8,394 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,920,000 |
| Assessed value: | $175,200 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 Prospect Place, 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 | $2,920,000 | $175,200 | $39,912 | 19.843% | $7,920 | $7,920 | -1.20% |
| 2024/25 | $2,656,000 | $159,360 | $39,912 | 20.085% | $8,016 | $8,016 | +0.77% |
| 2023/24 | $3,107,000 | $186,420 | $39,608 | 20.085% | $7,955 | $7,955 | +4.83% |
| 2022/23 | $2,543,000 | $152,580 | $37,368 | 20.309% | $7,589 | $7,589 | +7.83% |
| 2021/22 | $2,789,000 | $167,340 | $35,254 | 19.963% | $7,038 | $7,038 | +0.55% |
The complete history of permits filed for 279 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Station lines | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.251 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Vanderbilt Av/Prospect Pl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B69 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.085 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 732 | 0.09 |
| P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 732 | 0.09 |
| Luria Academy of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 244 | 0.07 |
| Luria Academy of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 244 | 0.07 |
| P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud | 8 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 550 | 0.33 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luria Academy of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 244 | 0.07 |
| Is 340 | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 150 | 0.17 |
| Elijah Stroud Middle School | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 121 | 0.33 |
| Achievement First Endeavor Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 738 | 0.34 |
| P.S. 753 School For Career Development | NR | No | Public | 6-12 | 354 | 0.36 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 217 | 0.29 |
| Acorn Community High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 107 | 0.29 |
| Gotham Professional Arts Academy | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 179 | 0.29 |
| P.S. 753 School For Career Development | NR | No | Public | 6-12 | 354 | 0.36 |
| Berkeley Carroll School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 977 | 0.39 |
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Here are the neighbors for 279 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 1,852 | 08/13/1998 | |
| 289 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 2,629 | 02/10/2017 | |
| 291 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 3,230 | 07/24/1996 | |
| 305 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 7,192 | 02/26/1985 | |
| 295 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 3,336 | 08/23/2016 | $3,710,000 |
| 297 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 3,170 | 11/16/2012 | $1,800,000 |
| 285 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 19,564 | 12/21/1989 | |
| 273 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 2,944 | 03/14/2007 | $1,525,000 |
| 269 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 15,384 | 02/23/2021 | $6,400,000 |
| 261 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 5,248 | 05/15/2025 | $10 |
| 257 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 5,248 | 10/08/1987 | |
| 277 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 3,004 | 07/06/2018 | $3,330,000 |
| 259 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 5,248 | 06/12/2025 | |
| 293 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 3,230 | 01/29/2003 | $836,500 |
| 275 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 3,004 | 04/29/2021 | $1,800,000 |
| 265 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 5,248 | 02/03/2010 | |
| 255 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 5,248 | 04/16/2013 | $1,500,000 |
| 287 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 2,661 | 07/12/2021 | |
| 307 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 7,192 | 02/26/1985 |
