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278 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 278 Prospect Pl

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,620

General information

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Address
Primary address
278 Prospect Place
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Prospect Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01159-0030

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,748
Building dimensions
20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,839
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Prospect Place (narrow)
Nearest wide street
St Marks Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 131 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,620

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
93 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.43 Miles
Closest fire station
0.37 Miles

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Ownership information for 278 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 278 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/15/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023091500252001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
01/19/2022 - R
12/03/2021 - D
Agreement
(2022011000969003)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
01/19/2022 - R
12/03/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2022011000969002)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
01/19/2022 - R
09/20/2021 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2022011000969001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
12/13/2010 - R
12/06/2010 - D
Landmark Designation
(2010120601045001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
04/06/2010 - R
03/22/2010 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010033100623001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/07/2010 - R
03/22/2010 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010032900985001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/02/2010 - R
03/04/2010 - D
Mortgage
(2010031900708001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/01/2005 - R
10/13/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005102400980001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
07/04/2004 - R
04/26/2004 - D
Agreement
(2004051300139002)
XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 278 Prospect Place, 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
$3,839
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,406,000
Assessed value
$204,360

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 $2,832,000 $169,920 $18,271 19.843% $3,626 $3,626 -1.20%
2024/25 $3,163,000 $189,780 $18,270 20.085% $3,670 $3,670 +0.97%
2023/24 $3,336,000 $200,160 $18,094 20.085% $3,634 $3,634 +4.73%
2022/23 $2,886,000 $173,160 $17,087 20.309% $3,470 $3,470 +7.80%
2021/22 $2,612,000 $156,720 $16,123 19.963% $3,219 $3,219 +0.46%
2020/21 $2,676,000 $160,560 $15,226 21.045% $3,204 $3,204 +9.50%
2019/20 $2,948,000 $176,880 $13,825 21.167% $3,223 $2,926 +2.72%
2018/19 $2,661,000 $159,660 $13,618 20.919% $3,154 $2,849 +9.44%
2017/18 $2,738,000 $164,280 $12,769 20.385% $2,903 $2,603 +9.55%
2016/17 $2,599,000 $155,940 $11,886 19.991% $2,686 $2,376 +9.40%

Permit information for 278 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

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Prospect Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,277,500

23.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,509

4.6% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Flatbush Ave & Plaza Street East at SE Corner
Station lines
2-3
Distance (miles)
0.221

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 732 0.12
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 732 0.12
Luria Academy of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 244 0.09
Luria Academy of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 244 0.09
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud 8 No Public PK, K-5 550 0.32
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud 8 No Public PK, K-5 550 0.32
Berkeley Carroll School NR No Private PK-12 977 0.36
Berkeley Carroll School NR No Private PK-12 977 0.36
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.38
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School 4 No Public PK, K-5 275 0.38
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Luria Academy of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 244 0.09
Is 340 7 No Public 6-8 150 0.14
Elijah Stroud Middle School 5 No Public 6-8 121 0.32
Berkeley Carroll School NR No Private PK-12 977 0.36
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.38
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.38
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.39
Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School NR No Private 5-8 87 0.44
Bethel Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 34 0.46
P.S. 77 NR No Public K-12 304 0.49
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Acorn Community High School NR No Public 9-12 107 0.31
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY NR No Public 9-12 217 0.31
Gotham Professional Arts Academy NR No Public 9-12 179 0.31
Berkeley Carroll School NR No Private PK-12 977 0.36
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.39
P.S. 77 NR No Public K-12 304 0.49
International High School at Prospect Heights 1 No Public 9-12 272 0.58
High School For Global Citizenship 4 No Public 9-12 221 0.58
Brooklyn School For Music And Theater 4 No Public 9-12 223 0.58
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment 3 No Public 9-12 265 0.58

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 278 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 278 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 278 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

278 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 2,748 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 278 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

278 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $204,360.

What are the property taxes for 278 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 278 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $3,839.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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