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278 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 - Property report

Also known as: 278 Lefferts Ave

Property image for 278 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

2,050

Sale price

$1,700,000

General information

Address

Primary address

278 Lefferts Avenue

ZIP code

11225

Neighborhood

Prospect - Lefferts Gardens

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01329-0024

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

3,192

Building dimensions

20 ft x 50 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1905

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

10/21/2025

Sale price

$1,700,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$7,686

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)

Lefferts Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 102.5 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,050

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

84 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.25 Miles

Closest fire station

0.12 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 278 Lefferts Avenue, 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 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/21/2025	$1,700,000	X-X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXX	XXXX X X. XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX X XXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/27/2025 - R 10/21/2025 - D	Deed (2025102300695001)	XXXX X X XXXXXX XXXXX	XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX
09/23/2020 - R 09/21/2020 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2020092200068001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/29/2016 - R 08/29/2016 - D	Life Estate Deed (2016092100861002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
09/29/2016 - R 08/29/2016 - D	Deed (2016092100861001)	XXXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/10/2013 - R 12/05/2012 - D	Deed (2012120700320001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXX X
10/11/2006 - R 09/21/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006092901195001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX XX XXXXXXXXX
02/07/2006 - R 10/19/2005 - D	Mortgage (2005102700505001)	XXXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
07/28/2004 - R 05/12/2004 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2004051202256001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/10/2000 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3200007214220)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/16/1998 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3700006318370)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 278 Lefferts Avenue, 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

$7,686

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,408,000

Assessed value

$144,480

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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	$2,558,000	$153,480	$38,730	19.843%	$7,685	$7,685	+4.70%
2024/25	$2,183,000	$130,980	$36,547	20.085%	$7,340	$7,340	+0.80%
2023/24	$2,111,000	$126,660	$36,257	20.085%	$7,282	$7,282	+4.80%
2022/23	$1,728,000	$103,680	$34,216	20.309%	$6,949	$6,949	+7.84%
2021/22	$1,640,000	$98,400	$32,280	19.963%	$6,444	$6,444	-5.13%
2020/21	$1,819,000	$109,140	$32,275	21.045%	$6,792	$6,792	+5.36%
2019/20	$1,446,000	$86,760	$30,456	21.167%	$6,447	$6,447	+2.00%
2018/19	$1,186,000	$71,160	$30,214	20.919%	$6,320	$6,320	+14.65%
2017/18	$1,469,000	$88,140	$27,043	20.385%	$5,812	$5,513	+8.78%
2016/17	$1,088,000	$65,280	$25,350	19.991%	$5,378	$5,068	+2.37%

Permits

Permit information for 278 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/30/2026	Alteration
03/29/2026	Alteration
01/29/2026	Alteration
12/08/2025	Alteration
11/13/2025	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Prospect, Lefferts Gardens, Wingate 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

Nostrand Ave & Sterling St at NW Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

0.103

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.62
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.62
St. Francis of Assisi School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.16
St. Francis of Assisi School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.16
Lefferts Garden Montessori	NR	No	Private		39	0.21
Montessori School Of Lefferts Garden Ii	NR	No	Private	PK-5	78	0.21
Montessori School Of Lefferts Garden Ii	NR	No	Private	PK-5	78	0.21
P.S. 161 The Crown	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	291	0.30
P.S. 161 The Crown	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	291	0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Ms 61 Gladstone H Atwell	5	Yes	Public	6-8	361	0.22
St. Francis of Assisi School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.16
Lefferts Garden Montessori	NR	No	Private		39	0.21
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.30
Success Academy Crown Heights	9	No	Charter	K-8	787	0.30
Educational Inst Oholei Torah	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,202	0.31
Beth Rivkah Elementary School	NR	No	Private	K-8	1,156	0.32
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-12	1,351	0.35
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.39
Parkside Preparatory Academy	5	No	Public	6-8	311	0.39

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Lefferts Garden Montessori	NR	No	Private		39	0.21
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.30
Beth Rivka High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	504	0.30
Educational Inst Oholei Torah	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,202	0.31
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-12	1,351	0.35
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.35
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.39
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow	5	No	Public	8-12	452	0.50
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	479	0.50
School For Human Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	184	0.50

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 278 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The development at 278 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 278 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

278 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 has a total of 3,192 square feet.

When was 278 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 last sold and what was the sale price?

278 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was last sold on 10/21/2025 for $1,700,000.

What is the assessed value of 278 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

278 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is currently assessed at $144,480.

What are the property taxes for 278 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The property taxes for 278 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 total $7,686.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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