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278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Property Information

278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 278 Jamaica Avenue
Neighborhood East New York
Zip code 11207
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03919-0015

Sales & Tax Overview for 278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 02/21/2006
Purchase price $433,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $5,594

Lot & Building Information for 278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,981
Lot dimensions 21.35 ft x 100.5 ft
Property type Zoned Commercial or Manhattan Residential (V1)
Buildings on lot 1
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Zoning & Use for 278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone

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School district 19
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.81 Miles
Closest fire station 0.36 Miles

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About 278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the market value of 278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The current market value is $117,000.

Ownership Information for 278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/21/2006 $433,000

Title Documents for 278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/22/2016 - D
05/19/2016 - R
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2016051200333001)
08/06/2015 - D
09/09/2015 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015090100827001)
10/22/2014 - D
11/17/2014 - R
Deed
(2014102800625001)
02/12/2013 - D
03/25/2013 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013030800696001)
03/10/2008 - D
03/18/2008 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008031000842001)
01/24/2008 - D
03/11/2008 - R
Agreement
(2008022200553002)
01/24/2008 - D
03/11/2008 - R
Mortgage
(2008022200553001)
01/02/2008 - D
03/11/2008 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2008022200553003)
10/23/2007 - D
11/01/2007 - R
Deed
(2007102501176001)
08/14/2007 - D
09/21/2007 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2007081601405001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $5,301
Estimated property tax: $5,594
Tax assessor's market value: $117,000
Assessed value: $52,650

Assessment History for 278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $117,000 $52,650 $48,870 10.848% $5,301 $5,301 +3.47%
2024/25 $117,000 $52,650 $47,610 10.762% $5,124 $5,124 +4.37%
2023/24 $103,000 $46,350 $46,350 10.592% $4,909 $4,909 -5.11%
2022/23 $108,000 $48,600 $48,600 10.646% $5,174 $5,174 -6.22%
2021/22 $114,000 $51,300 $51,300 10.755% $5,517 $5,517 -4.46%

Permits for 278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/01/2008 New building
01/22/2008 Alteration type 3
01/22/2008 Alteration type 3
06/21/2007 New building
06/21/2007 New building
06/20/2007 Alteration type 3
06/20/2007 Alteration type 3
04/03/2007 New building
04/03/2007 New building
06/12/2006 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 Van Siclen
Station lines J-Z
Distance (miles) 0.217
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Bus Routes
Name Jamaica Av/Schenck Av
Line Q56
Distance (miles) 0.05

Neighbors for 278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 278 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
28 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn 1,420 08/05/2021 $580,402
97-99 Arlington Ave, Brooklyn 6,956 12/31/2012 $650,000
71 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 2,565 11/14/2013
81 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 1,724 09/12/2024 $925,000
264 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 4,500 10/23/2015 $160,000
20 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn 1,800 07/16/2010
109 Arlington Ave, Brooklyn 2,056 12/09/2004
73 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 1,724 03/14/2001
24 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn 2,970 04/04/1991
101 Arlington Ave, Brooklyn 6,956 12/31/2012 $650,000
266 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 1,050 07/13/2023 $499,023
75 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 1,752 05/09/2022 $740,000
77 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 2,136 02/26/1999
30 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn 1,422 06/01/2007 $435,750
32 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn 1,422 08/28/1991
34 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn 2,323 12/27/2011
268 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 1,050 05/07/2007 $380,000
272 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 1,600 04/01/2021 $350,000
79 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 2,136 03/18/2013 $365,000
83 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 1,692 01/14/1998
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