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278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information

278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 278 Gates Avenue
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11216
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01986-0011

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 09/15/2005
Purchase price $555,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $1,871

Lot & Building Information for 278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,160
Lot dimensions 18 ft x 120 ft
Property type Zoned Commercial or Manhattan Residential (V1)
Year last altered 2024
Status
Status date
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School district 13
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.38 Miles
Closest fire station 0.24 Miles

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About 278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the market value of 278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The current market value is $41,600.

Ownership Information for 278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/15/2005 $555,000

Title Documents for 278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/23/2015 - R Initial UCC1
(2015120901463001)
11/30/2005 - D
12/20/2005 - R
Initial UCC1
(2005120801406001)
11/30/2005 - D
12/14/2005 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2005120502206003)
11/30/2005 - D
12/14/2005 - R
Mortgage
(2005120502206002)
11/28/2005 - D
12/14/2005 - R
Power of Attorney
(2005120502206001)
10/25/2005 - D
11/28/2005 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2005111401672002)
10/25/2005 - D
11/28/2005 - R
Mortgage
(2005111401672001)
09/15/2005 - D
11/07/2005 - R
Deed
(2005102700998001)
07/22/2005 - D
10/03/2006 - R
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2006092001913001)
08/16/2002 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(3560008814856)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $1,656
Estimated property tax: $1,871
Tax assessor's market value: $41,600
Assessed value: $18,720

Assessment History for 278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 Gates 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
2025/26 $41,600 $18,720 $15,264 10.848% $1,656 $1,656 -83.65%
2024/25 $180,000 $81,000 $81,000 12.5% $10,125 $10,125 +14.08%
2023/24 $180,000 $81,000 $70,992 12.502% $8,875 $8,875 +21.50%
2022/23 $180,000 $81,000 $59,550 12.267% $7,305 $7,305 -26.29%
2021/22 $180,000 $81,000 $81,000 12.235% $9,910 $9,910 +3.02%

Permits for 278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/27/2024 Alteration
01/18/2024 Alteration
01/03/2024 Alteration
11/16/2023 Full demolition
10/01/2012 Alteration type 1
11/17/2005 Alteration type 1
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Bedford Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.275
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Bus Routes
Name Gates Av/Franklin Av
Line B52
Distance (miles) 0.021

Neighbors for 278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 278 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
284 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,476 03/14/2025
272 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 15,837 05/25/1990
403 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 02/13/2015
282 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,060 05/18/2007
276 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,240 03/09/2022 $3,550,000
270 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,332 12/03/2025 $850,000
264 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,520 12/13/1978
286 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 2,550 11/17/2020 $1,450,000
290 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,200 09/22/2023
274 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 2,430 03/15/2001
280 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 2,880 11/15/1976
288 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,200 12/10/2021 $15,000
262 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 6,414 08/10/2004 $1,050,000
294 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 4,144 10/10/2017 $2,625,000
300 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,296 12/18/2024 $1,999,000
268 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,332 05/13/2019 $400,000
405 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 3,447 12/11/2024
232 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 2,570 09/12/2000
296 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,136 01/31/2020 $600,000
298 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 05/13/2010 $397,300
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