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279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 279 Franklin Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$1,307,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
279 Franklin Avenue
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01941-0009

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,034
Building dimensions
20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
08/17/2021
Sale price
$1,307,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,014
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Franklin Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Dekalb Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
93 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.18 Miles
Closest fire station
0.44 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 279 Franklin 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 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/17/2021 $1,307,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/19/2024 - R
04/03/2024 - D		 Deed
(2024041801176001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/08/2021 - R
08/17/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021092000575002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX
10/08/2021 - R
08/17/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021092000575001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/13/2021 - R
08/17/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021090900409001)		 XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/21/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3310007307931)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
08/21/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3060007306606)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/26/1996 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3000005010000)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
10/19/1992 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3640001722464)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/31/1990 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3230001558823)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
07/31/1990 - R Mortgage
(3220001558822)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 279 Franklin 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
$3,014
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,428,000
Assessed value
$145,680

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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 $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%
2020/21 $1,426,000 $85,560 $12,121 21.045% $2,551 $2,551 -0.58%
2019/20 $1,418,000 $85,080 $12,121 21.167% $2,566 $2,566 +6.34%
2018/19 $1,898,000 $113,880 $11,534 20.919% $2,413 $2,413 +7.36%
2017/18 $1,203,000 $72,180 $11,025 20.385% $2,247 $2,247 +6.57%
2016/17 $891,000 $53,460 $10,549 19.991% $2,109 $2,109 +6.77%
Permits

Permit information for 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/16/2022 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
08/10/2022 I
08/09/2022 A
08/09/2022 C

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Bedford Ave & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.086
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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 0.22
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
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.22
Bnos Square of Williamsburg NR No Private PK, K-6 0 0.22
Bnos Square of Williamsburg NR No Private PK, K-6 0 0.22
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes 4 No Public PK, K-5 155 0.28
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes 4 No Public PK, K-5 155 0.28
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.35
Urban Assembly Unison School (The) 3 No Public 6-8 173 0.40
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 No Public PK, K-8 270 0.40
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.35
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.35
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.36
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.60
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.62

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Neighbors for 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

256 Skillman St, Brooklyn 400 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 267 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 287 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 488 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 291 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 295 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 298 Classon Ave, Brooklyn 273 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 254 Skillman St, Brooklyn 283 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 293 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 277 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 486 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 281 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 285 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 265 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 263 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 500 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 2,034 square feet.

When was 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold and what was the sale price?

279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold on 08/17/2021 for $1,307,000.

What is the assessed value of 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $145,680.

What are the property taxes for 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 279 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $3,014.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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