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278 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 - Property report

Also known as: 278 Knickerbocker Ave

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Property type

Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$499,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
278 Knickerbocker Avenue
ZIP code
11237
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03209-0032

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Building
Property type
Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4)
Building sq. ft.
5,625
Building dimensions
25 ft x 75 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1931
Building material
Sales
Sale date
07/01/2008
Sale price
$499,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$18,771
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
99 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
32
Community district
4
Closest police station
0.42 Miles
Closest fire station
0.26 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 278 Knickerbocker 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 278 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/01/2008 $499,000 XXX XXXXX, XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/10/2023 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2023100600595001)		 XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
11/08/2018 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2018100500699001)		 XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/24/2014 - R Initial UCC1
(2014021800730001)		 XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/18/2014 - R
02/11/2014 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2014021800738004)		 XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/18/2014 - R
02/11/2014 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2014021800738003)		 XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/18/2014 - R
02/11/2014 - D		 Agreement
(2014021800738002)		 XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/18/2014 - R
02/11/2014 - D		 Mortgage
(2014021800738001)		 XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/29/2008 - R Initial UCC1
(2008081201780005)		 XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/16/2008 - R
07/07/2008 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008070700939001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
08/29/2008 - R
07/01/2008 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2008081201780003)		 XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 278 Knickerbocker 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
$18,771
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,220,000
Assessed value
$549,000

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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 $1,017,000 $457,650 $150,907 12.439% $18,771 $18,771 +2.76%
2024/25 $1,062,000 $477,900 $146,138 12.5% $18,267 $18,267 +7.96%
2023/24 $986,000 $443,700 $135,343 12.502% $16,921 $16,921 +10.03%
2022/23 $1,000,000 $450,000 $125,366 12.267% $15,379 $15,379 +8.28%
2021/22 $922,000 $414,900 $116,082 12.235% $14,203 $14,203 -0.26%
2020/21 $1,012,000 $455,400 $116,082 12.267% $14,240 $14,240 +1.56%
2019/20 $962,400 $433,080 $112,414 12.473% $14,021 $14,021 +6.79%
2018/19 $802,000 $360,900 $104,110 12.612% $13,130 $13,130 +7.05%
2017/18 $736,000 $331,200 $96,435 12.719% $12,266 $12,266 +6.55%
2016/17 $649,000 $292,050 $89,294 12.892% $11,512 $11,512 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 278 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
04/25/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
12/13/2011 Lblvio-low pressure boiler
12/31/2009 Lblvio-low pressure boiler

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Myrtle Ave & Cedar St at NW Corner
Station lines
M
Distance (miles)
0.289
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Neighbors for 278 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

280 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 235 Suydam St, Brooklyn 225 Suydam St, Brooklyn 1142 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 1140 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 1132 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 245 Suydam St, Brooklyn 233 Suydam St, Brooklyn 241 Suydam St, Brooklyn 274 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 268 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1138 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 1134 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 282 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 239 Suydam St, Brooklyn 229 Suydam St, Brooklyn 1136 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 276 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 231 Suydam St, Brooklyn 272 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 278 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11373, New York City, NY 11377, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 278 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The development at 278 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 278 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The current market value of 278 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is $1,220,000.

What is the total square footage of 278 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

278 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 has a total of 5,625 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$88 per square foot is the price for 278 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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