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278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information

278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 278 Monroe Street
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11216
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01818-0037

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 12/11/2025
Purchase price $3,100,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $8,598

Lot & Building Information for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sqft 3,200
Building dimensions 20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Status
Status date
Year built 1945
Frontage Monroe Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Marcy Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.26 Miles
Closest fire station 0.16 Miles

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Other Property Data for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

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About 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1945 and has a total of 3,200 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $111,300, the tax amount paid for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is $3,547. For the next year, the tax amount for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is estimated at $8,598.

When was 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the last sale price?

278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold in 12/11/2025 for $3,100,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/11/2025 $3,100,000
05/06/2024 $1,272,813
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/18/2025 - R
12/11/2025 - D
Mortgage
(2025121700406002)
12/18/2025 - R
12/11/2025 - D
Deed
(2025121700406001)
08/28/2024 - R
08/20/2024 - D
Certificate
(2024082700791001)
08/28/2024 - R
08/14/2024 - D
Zoning Lot Description
(2024082700791002)
07/05/2024 - R
05/06/2024 - D
Deed
(2024052000436001)
10/29/2021 - R
09/09/2021 - D
Deed
(2021091400507001)
10/22/2020 - R
10/20/2020 - D
Landmark Designation
(2020102000422001)
11/02/1983 - R Vacate Order
(3250000985725)
04/25/1983 - R
04/21/1983 - D
Deed
(3830000956383)
11/08/1978 - R Deed
(37830103101790)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $3,548
Estimated property tax: $8,598
Tax assessor's market value: $1,855,000
Assessed value: $111,300

Assessment History for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,855,000 $111,300 $17,878 19.843% $3,548 $3,548 +0.00%
2024/25 $1,773,000 $106,380 $17,662 20.085% $3,547 $3,547 +5.80%
2023/24 $1,733,000 $103,980 $16,694 20.085% $3,353 $3,353 +4.74%
2022/23 $1,715,000 $102,900 $15,763 20.309% $3,201 $3,201 +7.61%
2021/22 $1,633,000 $97,980 $14,904 19.963% $2,975 $2,975 -5.11%

Permits for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/19/2025 Alteration CO
09/02/2025 Alteration CO
07/11/2025 Alteration CO
07/09/2025 Alteration CO
06/30/2025 Alteration CO
10/31/2024 Alteration
08/22/2024 Alteration CO
08/02/2024 Alteration CO
07/16/2024 Alteration CO
06/20/2024 Alteration
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,278,806
16.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$882
-12.8% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.348
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 224 0.44
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 224 0.44
Concord Baptist Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.06
Concord Baptist Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.06
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray NR No Public PK, K-5 102 0.14

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 8 66 0.07
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.14
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.18
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.19
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.28

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Boys and Girls High School 2 Yes Public 9-12 403 0.96
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.06
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.07
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.18
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.19

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Neighbors for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
816 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 6,075 05/19/2014
280 Monroe St, Brooklyn 3,200 12/13/2016 $1,100,000
826 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 6,075 08/24/2017 $730,000
270 Monroe St, Brooklyn 2,400 06/22/2005 $603,000
268 Monroe St, Brooklyn 2,400 10/08/2024
820 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 6,075 04/04/2023
814 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 6,075 10/21/2014 $1,184,788
274 Monroe St, Brooklyn 2,400 12/18/2025
272 Monroe St, Brooklyn 2,734 08/04/2015 $1,700,000
282 Monroe St, Brooklyn 2,400 09/29/2014 $947,000
818 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 6,075 06/05/2023 $3,040,000
276 Monroe St, Brooklyn 3,200 12/02/2008 $402,500
260 Monroe St, Brooklyn 2,400 09/27/2012 $555,500
822 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 6,075 04/30/2012
828 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 1,964 04/23/1992
284 Monroe St, Brooklyn 3,200 09/25/2008 $667,000
266 Monroe St, Brooklyn 2,400 12/06/2021 $1,410,000
264 Monroe St, Brooklyn 2,400
262 A Monroe St, Brooklyn 2,400 08/05/2008
262 Monroe St, Brooklyn 2,400 02/11/2014 $1,210,000
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