| Primary address | 178 Essex Street |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03956-0054 |
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| Purchase date | 04/08/2021 |
| Purchase price | $823,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,326 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,408 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 2,112 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | Essex Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Atlantic Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.60 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.54 Miles |
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178 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1901 and has a total of 2,112 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 178 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $71,160, the tax amount paid for 178 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $3,326. For the next year, the tax amount for 178 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $3,326.
When was 178 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?178 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 04/08/2021 for $823,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 178 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $3,327 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,326 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,186,000 |
| Assessed value: | $71,160 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 178 Essex 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 | $1,186,000 | $71,160 | $16,766 | 19.843% | $3,327 | $3,327 | -0.15% |
| 2024/25 | $998,000 | $59,880 | $16,589 | 20.085% | $3,332 | $3,332 | +5.97% |
| 2023/24 | $1,161,000 | $69,660 | $15,655 | 20.085% | $3,144 | $3,144 | +4.64% |
| 2022/23 | $943,000 | $56,580 | $14,796 | 20.309% | $3,005 | $3,005 | +7.74% |
| 2021/22 | $877,000 | $52,620 | $13,972 | 19.963% | $2,789 | $2,789 | -5.15% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 718 | 0.11 |
| P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 718 | 0.11 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.10 |
| Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 3 | NR | No | Charter | K-3 | 113 | 0.12 |
| Achievement First Apollo Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 912 | 0.20 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Vista Academy | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 418 | 0.20 |
| Liberty Avenue Middle School | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 439 | 0.20 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.10 |
| Achievement First Apollo Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 912 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 89 Cypress Hills | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 474 | 0.25 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.10 |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.41 |
| W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 408 | 0.81 |
| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.83 |
| Performing Arts and Technology High School | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 319 | 1.12 |
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Here are the neighbors for 178 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,584 | 07/16/2019 | $10 |
| 3008 Fulton St, Brooklyn | 12,792 | 10/01/2025 | |
| 200 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,178 | 08/26/1997 | |
| 174 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,314 | 05/02/2024 | $999,990 |
| 3030 Fulton St, Brooklyn | 01/18/2001 | ||
| 192 Essex St, Brooklyn | 3,429 | 02/16/2017 | |
| 247 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 1,008 | 04/28/2023 | |
| 180 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,076 | 12/14/2021 | $46,000 |
| 198 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,876 | 02/04/2025 | |
| 11 Folsom Pl, Brooklyn | 1,632 | 11/06/1986 | |
| 3024 Fulton St, Brooklyn | 1,200 | 11/16/2012 | $173,349 |
| 249 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 1,106 | 03/02/1989 | |
| 184 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,196 | 04/28/2025 | $1,000 |
| 196 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,876 | 07/21/2023 | |
| 182 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,076 | 11/19/2015 | $580,000 |
| 202 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,740 | 12/09/2008 | |
| 3028 Fulton St, Brooklyn | 4,432 | 02/24/1988 | |
| 245 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 10/01/2025 | ||
| 251 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 952 | 05/19/1999 | |
| 255 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 1,274 | 05/17/2022 | $602,550 |
