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Francine Towers - 277 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 248-254 Hall St

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Property type

Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

13,200

General information

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Address
Building name
Francine Towers
Primary address
Francine Towers - 277 Washington Avenue
Alternate address(es)
248-254 Hall St
277-279 Washington Ave
277-281 Washington Ave
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Clinton Hill
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01918-0013

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4)
Building sq. ft.
56,788
Building dimensions
66 ft x 90 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
6
Year built
1905
Last altered
2000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$364,152
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
66
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Washington Avenue (wide)
Hall Street (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
66 ft x 200 ft
Lot sq. ft.
13,200

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
98 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.25 Miles
Closest fire station
0.38 Miles

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Units for Francine Towers - 277 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Unit Sale date Sale price Sq. ft. Price/Sq. ft.
Unit 1A
Unit 1D 09/01/2022
Unit 1G 02/23/2006 450
Unit 1H 06/26/2014
Unit 1I 12/03/2013
Unit 1K 03/27/2019 900
Unit 24H
Unit 2B 11/04/2025
Unit 2C 06/25/2025
Unit 2D
Unit 2E 11/18/2024
Unit 2F 01/02/2013
Unit 2H
Unit 2J 06/06/2013
Unit 2K 03/05/2015 950
Unit 3A 12/01/2017
Unit 3B 05/13/2022 600
Unit 3D
Unit 3DE-2D
Unit 3E
Unit 3F 11/08/2023 700
Unit 3G 03/19/2013 700
Unit 3I 08/03/2022 720
Unit 3J 04/28/2023
Unit 3K 07/26/2018
Unit 4B 01/25/2024
Unit 4C 02/02/2026
Unit 4D 11/05/2007
Unit 4E 01/29/2016 750
Unit 4F 08/28/2023
Unit 4H 01/31/2005
Unit 4I 07/12/2021
Unit 4I,J
Unit 4J 07/12/2021 575
Unit 4K 07/17/2025
Unit 5A 10/27/2023
Unit 5C 03/20/2008
Unit 5D
Unit 5E 01/29/2025
Unit 5G 03/08/2007 720
Unit 5H 05/14/2020 548
Unit 5I 10/03/2017
Unit 5J 03/14/2005 575
Unit 5K
Unit 6A 09/30/2021
Unit 6B 11/10/2005
Unit 6C 06/05/2025
Unit 6D 04/23/2009
Unit 6E 08/19/2010 700
Unit 6F 07/07/2006 720
Unit 6G 11/08/2005 675
Unit 6H
Unit 6I 01/10/2025
Unit 6J 02/03/2022
Unit 6K 06/08/2021 900
Unit 9

Ownership information for Francine Towers - 277 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Sales history for Francine Towers - 277 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/17/2026 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025121600993001)
XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/02/2026 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2026020200127001)
XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
04/30/2020 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2020043000224001)
XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
04/25/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018041200427004)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/25/2018 - R
03/26/2018 - D
Agreement
(2018041200427003)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/25/2018 - R
03/26/2018 - D
Mortgage
(2018041200427002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/25/2018 - R
03/26/2018 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2018041200427001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXX X X XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
01/12/2011 - R
01/07/2011 - D
UCC3 Termination
(2011010700551001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX X XXXXXX XXX
01/12/2011 - R
01/03/2011 - D
Agreement
(2011010700299003)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX
01/12/2011 - R
01/03/2011 - D
Mortgage
(2011010700299002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for Francine Towers - 277 Washington 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
$364,152
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$7,941,000
Assessed value
$3,573,450

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 $7,015,000 $3,156,750 $3,118,410 12.439% $392,668 $322,252 +3.91%
2024/25 $6,757,000 $3,040,650 $3,027,750 12.5% $380,081 $310,129 -10.89%
2023/24 $7,829,000 $3,523,050 $3,280,440 12.502% $411,861 $348,046 +13.79%
2022/23 $7,647,000 $3,441,150 $3,178,410 12.267% $391,655 $305,870 +5.92%
2021/22 $6,815,000 $3,066,750 $3,047,070 12.235% $375,217 $288,783 -23.19%
2020/21 $7,625,000 $3,431,250 $3,064,980 12.267% $378,327 $375,981 +3.21%
2019/20 $7,304,000 $3,286,800 $2,920,660 12.473% $366,910 $364,294 +6.73%
2018/19 $6,700,000 $3,015,000 $2,706,220 12.612% $345,016 $341,308 +2.95%
2017/18 $7,185,000 $3,233,250 $2,606,580 12.719% $335,011 $331,531 +8.10%
2016/17 $6,945,000 $3,125,250 $2,379,010 12.892% $310,657 $306,702 +9.01%

Permit information for Francine Towers - 277 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/03/2025 Alteration
10/30/2025 Alteration
05/16/2025 Alteration
03/05/2024 Alteration
08/10/2023 Alteration

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
08/19/2025 A
08/19/2025 B
08/19/2025 A

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Clinton Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

$929,000

0.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,152

-1.5% 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
Washington Ave & Lafayette Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.145

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 270 Johann Dekalb 1 Yes Public PK, K-5 96 0.25
P.S. 270 Johann Dekalb 1 Yes Public PK, K-5 96 0.25
William T Dillon Child Study Center NR No Private PK-K 69 0.17
William T Dillon Child Study Center NR No Private PK-K 69 0.17
Queen Of All Saints NR No Private K-8 121 0.24
Trilok School and Trilok Fusion Arts Inc NR No Private PK-8 46 0.24
Trilok School and Trilok Fusion Arts Inc NR No Private PK-8 46 0.24
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.25
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.25
P.S. 20 Clinton Hill 6 No Public PK, K-5 619 0.29
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Queen Of All Saints NR No Private K-8 121 0.24
Trilok School and Trilok Fusion Arts Inc NR No Private PK-8 46 0.24
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.25
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.27
Child Study Center of New York NR No Private 0 0.30
Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center 5 No Public 6-8 226 0.33
Fort Green Preparatory Academy 5 No Public 6-8 173 0.43
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 No Public PK, K-8 270 0.45
Urban Assembly Unison School (The) 3 No Public 6-8 173 0.47
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.50
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.27
Ohel Elozer NR No Private 9-12 0 0.29
Child Study Center of New York NR No Private 0 0.30
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School NR No Private 9-12 621 0.30
Benjamin Banneker Academy 8 No Public 9-12 759 0.38
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.39
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.39
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.50
Brooklyn Technical High School 10 No Public 9-12 5,940 0.57
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.58

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for Francine Towers - 277 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at Francine Towers - 277 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of Francine Towers - 277 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

Francine Towers - 277 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 56,788 square feet.

What is the assessed value of Francine Towers - 277 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

Francine Towers - 277 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $3,573,450.

What are the property taxes for Francine Towers - 277 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for Francine Towers - 277 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $411,715.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 66 residential unit(s).

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