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278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Property Information

278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 278 Albany Avenue
Secondary address 278-284 Albany Ave
Neighborhood Crown Heights
Zip code 11213
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01258-0042

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 12/09/2015
Purchase price $2,400,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $39,903

Lot & Building Information for 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 3,018
Lot dimensions 30 ft x 100.58 ft
Property type Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sqft 9,460
Building dimensions 30 ft x 90 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 4
Year built 1910
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 6
Regulated units
Commercial units 3
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 17
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.52 Miles
Closest fire station 0.31 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 278-284 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
  • 284 Rear Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
  • 1178 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213

About 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 has a total of 9,460 square feet and a current price per square foot of $253.

What is the year built & the current market value of 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213?

278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,993,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 3 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/09/2015 $2,400,000
06/17/2010 $780,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/13/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025111200942001)
06/25/2024 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2024062401118001)
03/12/2023 - D
08/16/2024 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2024080600816007)
03/12/2023 - D
08/16/2024 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024080600816006)
07/09/2019 - R Initial UCC1
(2019070201521001)
06/20/2019 - R UCC3 Termination
(2019061900876001)
06/13/2019 - D
06/20/2019 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2019061900876005)
06/13/2019 - D
06/20/2019 - R
Agreement
(2019061900876004)
06/13/2019 - D
06/20/2019 - R
Mortgage
(2019061900876003)
06/13/2019 - D
06/20/2019 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2019061900876002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $38,413
Estimated property tax: $39,903
Tax assessor's market value: $1,993,000
Assessed value: $896,850

Assessment History for 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,993,000 $896,850 $308,814 12.439% $38,413 $38,413 +7.47%
2024/25 $1,712,400 $770,580 $285,939 12.5% $35,742 $35,742 +7.98%
2023/24 $1,427,000 $642,150 $264,759 12.502% $33,100 $33,100 +1.92%
2022/23 $1,682,000 $756,900 $264,759 12.267% $32,478 $32,478 +7.57%
2021/22 $1,349,000 $607,050 $246,766 12.235% $30,192 $30,192 +3.61%

Permits for 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/11/2020 Alteration
11/11/2020 Alteration
10/14/2016 Alteration type 2
07/15/1998 Alteration type 3
12/19/1997 Alteration type 2
11/14/1997 Alteration type 1
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Kingston Ave & Eastern Pkwy at SE Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.167
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Bus Routes
Name St Johns Pl/Albany Av
Line B45
Distance (miles) 0.026

Neighbors for 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 278 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
286 A Albany Ave, Brooklyn 2,928 11/14/1985
1160 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 5,100 06/25/2003 $644,656
288 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 2,880 06/03/2022 $2,200,000
1162 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 4,950 11/21/2018
1107 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn 2,296 09/05/1995
1091 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn 2,096 09/22/1995
1140 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 14,084 07/28/2004 $1,700,000
292 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 2,880 07/22/2019 $1,300,000
1095 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn 2,096 03/29/2017 $999,900
1156 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 5,100 05/27/2021 $250,000
1148 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 4,950 01/10/2011
296 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 4,200 01/15/2014 $790,000
1144 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 4,950 10/26/2004 $7,644,276
294 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 2,928 06/21/2022 $2,350,000
1166 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 7,377 07/16/2015 $1,430,000
286 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 3,552 06/02/2000
290 Albany Ave, Brooklyn 2,928 09/04/2012 $580,000
1174 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 5,064 05/24/2001
1170 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 5,400 01/23/1992
1152 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 5,100 10/30/2008 $450,000
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