| Primary address | 278 Forbell Street |
| Secondary address | 278 Garage Forbell St |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04242-0017 |
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| Purchase date | 09/08/2006 |
| Purchase price | $620,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,878 |
| Lot sqft | 2,563 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 1,580 |
| 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 | 1920 |
| Frontage(s) | Forbell Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Pitkin Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.96 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.45 Miles |
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278 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,580 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 278 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $42,720, the tax amount paid for 278 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $5,530. For the next year, the tax amount for 278 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $5,878.
When was 278 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?278 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 09/08/2006 for $620,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 278 Forbell 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: | $5,530 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,878 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $712,000 |
| Assessed value: | $42,720 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 278 Forbell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $712,000 | $42,720 | $27,870 | 19.843% | $5,812 | $5,530 | +0.06% |
| 2024/25 | $650,000 | $39,000 | $27,518 | 20.085% | $5,796 | $5,527 | +0.22% |
| 2023/24 | $570,000 | $34,200 | $27,458 | 20.085% | $5,796 | $5,515 | +4.59% |
| 2022/23 | $514,000 | $30,840 | $25,964 | 20.309% | $5,570 | $5,273 | +8.12% |
| 2021/22 | $540,000 | $32,400 | $24,432 | 19.963% | $5,165 | $4,877 | +0.77% |
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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 to Subway
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Pitkin Av/Forbell St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.038 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 724 | 0.04 |
| P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 724 | 0.04 |
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.31 |
| P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 611 | 0.31 |
| Cypress Hills Ascend Charter | 7 | No | Charter | K-5 | 387 | 0.39 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 218 James P Sinnott | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 305 | 0.72 |
| Brooklyn Scholars Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 717 | 0.49 |
| Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro | NR | No | Private | 6-8 | 0 | 0.52 |
| MS 935 | 7 | No | Public | 6 | 181 | 0.73 |
| Is 171 Abraham Lincoln | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 264 | 0.74 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.63 |
| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.72 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.97 |
| Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 605 | 1.01 |
| Academy of Innovative Technology | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 406 | 1.20 |
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Here are the neighbors for 278 Forbell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 282 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,360 | 07/08/2025 | $810,000 |
| 284 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,360 | 07/31/2017 | |
| 298 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,360 | 08/02/2023 | $690,000 |
| 300 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,360 | 07/29/2015 | |
| 2918 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,090 | 04/24/2025 | |
| 2926 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,380 | 09/24/2010 | |
| 2916 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,090 | 12/17/2016 | |
| 288 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,360 | 03/23/2000 | |
| 294 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,360 | 02/22/1990 | |
| 2924 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 1,700 | ||
| 601 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn | 5,400 | 08/17/2016 | |
| 2922 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,040 | 04/25/2013 | $425,000 |
| 2920 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,090 | 10/02/2003 | |
| 280 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,048 | 11/05/1990 | |
| 709 Conduit Blvd, Brooklyn | 1,360 | 07/16/2010 | $340,000 |
| 286 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 1,360 | 06/21/1989 | |
| 707 Conduit Blvd, Brooklyn | 1,360 | 12/05/1986 | |
| 2928 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,230 | 07/23/2021 | $600,000 |
| 2912 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,090 | 08/12/2004 | $400,000 |
| 274 Forbell St, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 11/26/2001 |
