| Primary address | 278 Essex Street |
| Secondary address | 278 Garage Essex St |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03971-0039 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $2,217 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,617 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 1,085 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Aluminum/vinyl |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | Essex Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Liberty Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.41 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.49 Miles |
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278 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1901 and has a total of 1,085 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 278 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $12,660, the tax amount paid for 278 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $2,217. For the next year, the tax amount for 278 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $2,217.
When was 278 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?278 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 01/30/2026.
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 278 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: | $2,218 |
| Estimated property tax: | $2,217 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $211,000 |
| Assessed value: | $12,660 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 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 | $211,000 | $12,660 | $11,176 | 19.843% | $2,218 | $2,218 | +0.07% |
| 2024/25 | $477,000 | $28,620 | $11,034 | 20.085% | $2,216 | $2,216 | +5.86% |
| 2023/24 | $497,000 | $29,820 | $10,423 | 20.085% | $2,093 | $2,093 | +22.83% |
| 2022/23 | $512,000 | $30,720 | $8,392 | 20.309% | $2,001 | $1,704 | +8.42% |
| 2021/22 | $562,000 | $33,720 | $7,873 | 19.963% | $1,859 | $1,572 | -5.48% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.086 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.16 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.16 |
| Achievement First Apollo Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 912 | 0.06 |
| Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 3 | NR | No | Charter | K-3 | 113 | 0.09 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.13 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Liberty Avenue Middle School | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 439 | 0.06 |
| Vista Academy | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 418 | 0.06 |
| Achievement First Apollo Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 912 | 0.06 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.13 |
| P.S. 89 Cypress Hills | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 474 | 0.21 |
| 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 | 0.13 |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.41 |
| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.67 |
| W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 408 | 0.73 |
| World Academy For Total Community Health | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 132 | 0.97 |
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Here are the neighbors for 278 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 729 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 8,057 | 10/05/2018 | $545,000 |
| 268 Essex St, Brooklyn | 3,096 | 06/12/2006 | |
| 260 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,475 | 12/04/2025 | $925,000 |
| 3020 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 2,655 | 12/12/2019 | $5,200,000 |
| 727 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 2,440 | 09/02/1998 | |
| 296 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 02/17/2012 | $385,000 |
| 294 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,400 | 04/14/2014 | $325,000 |
| 737 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 6,653 | 07/25/2016 | |
| 270 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,808 | 05/23/1979 | |
| 256 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,082 | 05/11/2023 | $725,000 |
| 735 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 7,176 | 06/29/2015 | $350,000 |
| 272 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,100 | 11/17/2003 | |
| 254 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,500 | 10/30/2009 | |
| 286 Essex St, Brooklyn | 08/20/2009 | $9,538 | |
| 731 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 7,469 | 10/30/2024 | $3,400,000 |
| 725 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 1,000 | 08/28/2024 | $436,454 |
| 252 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,500 | 07/30/2015 | $545,000 |
| 3024 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 4,420 | 12/12/2019 | $5,200,000 |
| 292 Essex St, Brooklyn | 4,320 | 01/13/2000 | |
| 276 Essex St, Brooklyn | 3,480 | 05/11/2021 |
