278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Property Information
278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 278 Buffalo Avenue |
| Secondary address | 278 Garage Buffalo Ave |
| Neighborhood | Crown Heights |
| Zip code | 11213 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01392-0040 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | 06/20/2003 |
| Purchase price | $300,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,881 |
Lot & Building Information for 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn
| Lot sq. ft. | 3,017 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 2,394 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Frontage(s) | Buffalo Avenue (wide) |
Area Overview
| School district | 17 |
| Community district | 8 |
| Closest police station | 0.40 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.39 Miles |
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Other Property Data for 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn
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Alternate Addresses
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- 278 Garage Buffalo Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
About 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn
278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,394 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $74,880, the tax amount paid for 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 is $3,881. For the next year, the tax amount for 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 is estimated at $3,881.
When was 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 last sold?278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 was last sold in 09/20/2024.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
Ownership Information for 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn
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Past Sales & Property History for 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2003 | $300,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $3,881 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,881 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,248,000 |
| Assessed value: | $74,880 |
Assessment History for 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 Buffalo Avenue, 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $1,248,000 | $74,880 | $19,561 | 19.843% | $3,881 | $3,881 | +7.32% |
| 2024/25 | $1,007,000 | $60,420 | $18,008 | 20.085% | $3,886 | $3,617 | +6.75% |
| 2023/24 | $1,144,000 | $68,640 | $16,870 | 20.085% | $3,670 | $3,388 | +5.55% |
| 2022/23 | $1,046,000 | $62,760 | $15,807 | 20.309% | $3,507 | $3,210 | +8.20% |
| 2021/22 | $844,000 | $50,640 | $14,861 | 19.963% | $3,254 | $2,967 | -5.32% |
Permits for 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn
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No recorded permits for this property.
Crown Heights Residential Market Stats
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
Transportation
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| Closest station | Utica Ave & Eastern Pkwy at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 3-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.309 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Eastern Py/Buffalo Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Dr Jacqueline Peek-Davis School | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 184 | 0.41 |
| Dr Jacqueline Peek-Davis School | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 184 | 0.41 |
| The Cathedral School Of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 16 | 0.18 |
| The Cathedral School Of Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 16 | 0.18 |
| P.S. 191 Paul Robeson | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 158 | 0.20 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| The School Of Integrated Learning | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 199 | 0.63 |
| P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace | 6 | No | Public | K-8 | 903 | 0.27 |
| Ms 394 | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 247 | 0.27 |
| Explore Empower Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 430 | 0.27 |
| Congregation Ohr Menachem | NR | No | Private | PK, K-7 | 0 | 0.28 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Boys and Girls High School | 2 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 403 | 0.72 |
| Brownsville Academy High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 77 | 0.23 |
| New Visions AIM Charter High School I | 1 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 154 | 0.23 |
| Brooklyn Ascend Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,376 | 0.57 |
| Yeshiva Beis Chaya Mushka | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.63 |
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Neighbors for 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 278 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 1261 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 2,887 | 08/17/2021 | $1,100,000 |
| 1492 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 01/16/1992 | |
| 1542 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 1,470 | 11/27/1979 | |
| 1245 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 84,768 | 01/20/1999 | |
| 1494 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 05/22/1996 | |
| 1281 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 48,020 | 10/29/1998 | |
| 1514 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 1,952 | 04/05/2012 | $282,000 |
| 1530 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 2,394 | 05/23/2019 | |
| 1518 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 1,952 | 09/08/2004 | |
| 1271 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 2,420 | 07/09/2018 | |
| 1263 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 2,656 | 06/10/2025 | |
| 1237 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 50,306 | 01/17/2018 | $4,560,000 |
| 1267 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 2,420 | 12/31/2012 | $700,000 |
| 282 Buffalo Ave, Brooklyn | 2,562 | 07/23/2025 | |
| 1520 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 2,460 | 01/03/1996 | |
| 1512 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 10/17/2000 | |
| 1265 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn | 2,512 | 08/05/1993 |