| Primary address | 279 Cumberland Street |
| Neighborhood | Fort Greene |
| Zip code | 11238 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 02119-0022 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $17,722 |
| Lot sqft | 1,563 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)
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| Building sqft | 2,915 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Year built | 1931 |
| Frontage(s) | Cumberland Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Lafayette Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 2 |
| Closest police station | 0.43 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.38 Miles |
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279 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1931 and has a total of 2,915 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 279 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,191,150, the tax amount paid for 279 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is $23,593. For the next year, the tax amount for 279 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is estimated at $17,722.
When was 279 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold?279 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold in 01/03/1991.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 279 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $16,964 |
| Estimated property tax: | $17,722 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,647,000 |
| Assessed value: | $1,191,150 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 Cumberland Street, 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 | $2,647,000 | $1,191,150 | $189,675 | 12.439% | $23,594 | $16,931 | +7.27% |
| 2024/25 | $2,206,000 | $992,700 | $175,627 | 12.5% | $21,953 | $15,784 | +7.18% |
| 2023/24 | $2,048,000 | $921,600 | $162,638 | 12.502% | $20,333 | $14,727 | -0.33% |
| 2022/23 | $2,102,000 | $945,900 | $150,593 | 12.267% | $18,473 | $14,776 | +0.32% |
| 2021/22 | $1,756,000 | $790,200 | $150,593 | 12.235% | $18,425 | $14,728 | -17.71% |
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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) | 0.095 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Lafayette Av/Carlton Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.058 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 20 Clinton Hill | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 619 | 0.28 |
| P.S. 20 Clinton Hill | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 619 | 0.28 |
| Compass Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | PK, K-5 | 316 | 0.12 |
| Compass Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | PK, K-5 | 316 | 0.12 |
| Queen Of All Saints | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 121 | 0.18 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 226 | 0.12 |
| Queen Of All Saints | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 121 | 0.18 |
| Brooklyn Free School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 76 | 0.23 |
| Hanson Place Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 99 | 0.25 |
| Hanson Place Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 43 | 0.25 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 621 | 0.18 |
| Brooklyn Free School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 76 | 0.23 |
| Brooklyn Technical High School | 10 | No | Public | 9-12 | 5,940 | 0.24 |
| P.S. 753 School For Career Development | NR | No | Public | 6-12 | 354 | 0.37 |
| Child Study Center of New York | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.38 |
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Here are the neighbors for 279 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 281 Cumberland St, Brooklyn | 3,045 | 08/07/2006 | $1,350,000 |
| 299 Cumberland St, Brooklyn | 2,540 | 04/30/2019 | $3,113,250 |
| 128 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 3,120 | 09/17/1999 | |
| 136 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 3,712 | 06/03/2008 | $1,900,000 |
| 295 Cumberland St, Brooklyn | 2,900 | 08/15/2023 | $5,600,000 |
| 277 Cumberland St, Brooklyn | 4,686 | 10/31/2016 | $2,500,000 |
| 138 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 3,240 | 02/11/2014 | |
| 293 Cumberland St, Brooklyn | 2,240 | 12/20/2019 | |
| 130 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 2,880 | 11/18/1992 | |
| 132 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 3,330 | 03/30/2012 | $1,500,000 |
| 348 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn | 3,040 | 12/05/2006 | $2,180,000 |
| 283 Cumberland St, Brooklyn | 2,928 | 09/27/2010 | $800,000 |
| 289 Cumberland St, Brooklyn | 2,310 | 02/10/2014 | $2,675,000 |
| 134 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 3,040 | 04/04/1997 | |
| 285 Cumberland St, Brooklyn | 3,579 | 11/18/2013 | $1,900,000 |
| 287 Cumberland St, Brooklyn | 3,171 | 11/11/2025 | |
| 297 Cumberland St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 11/18/2013 | |
| 344 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn | 3,664 | 10/03/2007 | $2,480,000 |
| 346 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn | 3,224 | 06/07/2017 | $3,850,000 |
| 291 Cumberland St, Brooklyn | 3,756 | 06/19/1987 |
