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1278 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 1278 Blake Ave

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1965

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$259,000

General information

Address

Primary address

1278 Blake Avenue

ZIP code

11208

Neighborhood

East New York

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04282-0025

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

1,537

Building dimensions

20 ft x 42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1965

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Basement Garage

Sales

Sale date

05/21/2013

Sale price

$259,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,547

Tax class

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Blake Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Dumont Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 90 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Current built area

1,530 sq. ft.

Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score

79 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

94 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

64 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.60 Miles

Closest fire station

0.24 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1278 Blake 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 1278 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/21/2013	$259,000	XXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X	XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX
02/22/2012	$151,000	XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX
09/01/2011	$187,000	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/02/2026 - R	Initial UCC1 (2026010200078001)	XXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXX
11/25/2025 - R 10/31/2025 - D	Deed (2025112200065001)	XXXX XXXXX X	XXXX XXXXX X
07/08/2013 - R 05/21/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013052901473003)	XXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/08/2013 - R 05/21/2013 - D	Deed (2013052901473002)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXXXX X
07/08/2013 - R 05/15/2013 - D	Power of Attorney (2013052901473001)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
04/26/2012 - R 02/22/2012 - D	Deed (2012022800603001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/16/2012 - R 02/20/2012 - D	Power of Attorney (2012040500415001)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
04/26/2012 - R 01/31/2012 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2012022800603002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/14/2011 - R 09/01/2011 - D	Deed (2011090101077006)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX
09/14/2011 - R 06/17/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2011090101077005)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1278 Blake 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

$5,547

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$741,000

Assessed value

$44,460

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$600,000	$36,000	$26,375	19.843%	$5,234	$5,234	+4.72%
2024/25	$706,000	$42,360	$24,883	20.085%	$4,998	$4,998	0.00%
2023/24	$704,000	$42,240	$24,883	20.085%	$4,998	$4,998	-0.35%
2022/23	$576,000	$34,560	$24,694	20.309%	$5,015	$5,015	+7.83%
2021/22	$554,000	$33,240	$23,297	19.963%	$4,651	$4,651	+0.55%
2020/21	$555,000	$33,300	$21,979	21.045%	$4,625	$4,625	+5.38%
2019/20	$594,000	$35,640	$20,736	21.167%	$4,389	$4,389	+1.19%
2018/19	$459,000	$27,540	$20,736	20.919%	$4,338	$4,338	+3.41%
2017/18	$408,000	$24,480	$20,578	20.385%	$4,195	$4,195	+8.08%
2016/17	$387,000	$23,220	$19,414	19.991%	$3,881	$3,881	+8.36%

Permits

Permit information for 1278 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
11/21/2024	Alteration
11/08/2024	Alteration
10/18/2024	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	03/09/2011	C
	12/06/2009	B
	12/06/2009	B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$717,500

-2.2% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$445

0.3% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Euclid Ave & Pitkin Ave at SE Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.299

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	611	0.33
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	611	0.33
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	717	0.17
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	724	0.48
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	724	0.48
P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	228	0.50
P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	228	0.50
Achievement First Aspire Charter	6	No	Charter	K-9	775	0.50
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	282	0.50
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	282	0.50

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott	4	Yes	Public	6-8	305	0.29
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	717	0.17
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro	NR	No	Private	6-8	0	0.21
Achievement First Aspire Charter	6	No	Charter	K-9	775	0.50
East New York Middle School Of Excellence	4	No	Public	6-8	239	0.52
MS 935	7	No	Public	6	181	0.76
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	0.83
Liberty Avenue Middle School	4	No	Public	6-8	439	0.85
Vista Academy	7	No	Public	6-8	418	0.85
Achievement First Apollo Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	912	0.85

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers	2	No	Public	9-12	269	0.29
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School	4	No	Public	9-12	805	0.60
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	0.83
Academy for Young Writers	5	No	Public	6-12	483	0.99
Spring Creek Community School	3	No	Public	6-12	468	0.99
East New York Family Academy	5	No	Public	6-12	659	1.13
The East New York Arts and Civics High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	161	1.15
Uft Charter School	NR	No	Charter	9-12	190	1.15
P.S. 36	NR	No	Public	PK, K-12	388	1.20
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology	6	No	Public	9-12	605	1.25

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1278 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 1278 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1965.

What is the total square footage of 1278 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

1278 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,537 square feet.

When was 1278 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

1278 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 05/21/2013 for $259,000.

What is the assessed value of 1278 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

1278 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $44,460.

What are the property taxes for 1278 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 1278 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $5,547.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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