| Primary address | 279 Franklin Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11205 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01941-0009 |
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| Purchase date | 08/17/2021 |
| Purchase price | $1,307,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,014 |
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
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| Building sqft | 2,034 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | Franklin Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Dekalb Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.18 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.44 Miles |
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279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1901 and has a total of 2,034 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $110,820, the tax amount paid for 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is $2,886. For the next year, the tax amount for 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is estimated at $3,014.
When was 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold?279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold in 04/03/2024.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2021 | $1,307,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $2,886 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,014 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,847,000 |
| Assessed value: | $110,820 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 Franklin 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 | $1,847,000 | $110,820 | $14,545 | 19.843% | $2,886 | $2,886 | -1.20% |
| 2024/25 | $1,459,000 | $87,540 | $14,545 | 20.085% | $2,921 | $2,921 | +5.09% |
| 2023/24 | $1,546,000 | $92,760 | $13,841 | 20.085% | $2,780 | $2,780 | +3.46% |
| 2022/23 | $1,265,000 | $75,900 | $13,230 | 20.309% | $2,687 | $2,687 | +6.33% |
| 2021/22 | $1,211,000 | $72,660 | $12,659 | 19.963% | $2,527 | $2,527 | -0.94% |
The complete history of permits filed for 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.086 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Franklin Av/DE Kalb Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B48 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.032 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 270 Johann Dekalb | 1 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 96 | 0.22 |
| P.S. 270 Johann Dekalb | 1 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 96 | 0.22 |
| Talmud Torah Dnitra | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 500 | 0.09 |
| Talmud Torah Dnitra | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 500 | 0.09 |
| Community Partnership Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | PK, K-8 | 371 | 0.22 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Talmud Torah Dnitra | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 500 | 0.09 |
| Community Partnership Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | PK, K-8 | 371 | 0.22 |
| Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-4, 6-8 | 0 | 0.31 |
| Walk In Cove Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Talmud Torah Tashbar | NR | No | Private | PK, K-10 | 0 | 0.35 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Talmud Torah Dnitra | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 500 | 0.09 |
| Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 139 | 0.15 |
| Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 515 | 0.15 |
| Ohel Elozer | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.23 |
| Walk In Cove Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.33 |
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Here are the neighbors for 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256 Skillman St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 05/19/2025 | |
| 400 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn | 72,000 | ||
| 267 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 14,742 | 11/05/2014 | $1,200,000 |
| 287 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,906 | 01/03/2024 | |
| 488 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 04/26/2012 | $575,000 |
| 291 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 06/24/2025 | |
| 295 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,180 | 06/20/2019 | |
| 298 Classon Ave, Brooklyn | 18,600 | ||
| 273 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,842 | 04/02/2007 | $780,000 |
| 254 Skillman St, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 08/01/2006 | |
| 283 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,680 | 06/03/2025 | |
| 293 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,235 | 06/21/2021 | $1,590,938 |
| 277 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 1,902 | 07/01/2025 | |
| 486 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn | 3,468 | 11/23/2015 | |
| 281 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,034 | 04/03/2024 | |
| 285 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,680 | 07/10/2002 | |
| 265 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 05/17/2005 | |
| 263 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 14,257 | 04/24/2018 | $500,000 |
| 500 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn | 56,112 | 08/21/2025 |
