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278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 - Property report

Also known as: 278 Avenue S

Property image for 278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

1,786

Sale price

$643,110

General information

Address

Primary address

278 Avenue S

Alternate address(es)

278 Garage Avenue S

ZIP code

11223

Neighborhood

Gravesend

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

07085-0085

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

1,092

Building dimensions

14.5 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1925

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Garage type

Detached, Frame Garage

Sales

Sale date

05/20/2013

Sale price

$643,110

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,552

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Avenue S (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

23.17 ft x 77.08 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,786

Area overview

Walk score

91 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

69 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.89 Miles

Closest fire station

0.70 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/20/2013	$643,110	XXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXX, XXXX X XXX XXXX, XXXXXX
09/11/2003	$465,000	XXXX, XXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/24/2021 - R 04/23/2021 - D	Agreement (2021051400755004)	XXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/24/2021 - R 04/23/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021051400755003)	XXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/24/2021 - R 02/12/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021051400755002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/24/2021 - R 02/12/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021051400755001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/24/2021 - R 02/09/2021 - D	Subordination of Mortgage (2021051400755005)	XXXXXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
12/26/2018 - R 11/16/2018 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2018121801126001)	XXXXX XXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XX
11/27/2018 - R 10/30/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018112700172001)	XXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
06/02/2015 - R 05/14/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015052700778001)	XXXXX XXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX X X
06/25/2013 - R 05/31/2013 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2013060501040001)	XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/13/2013 - R 05/20/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013053000367002)	XXXXX XXXX	XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 278 Avenue S, 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

$6,552

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$870,000

Assessed value

$52,200

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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	$832,000	$49,920	$32,998	19.843%	$6,548	$6,548	+1.10%
2024/25	$897,000	$53,820	$32,246	20.085%	$6,477	$6,477	+5.64%
2023/24	$788,000	$47,280	$30,524	20.085%	$6,131	$6,131	+4.80%
2022/23	$706,000	$42,360	$28,805	20.309%	$5,850	$5,850	+6.50%
2021/22	$774,000	$46,440	$27,515	19.963%	$5,493	$5,493	+0.05%
2020/21	$910,000	$54,600	$26,088	21.045%	$5,787	$5,490	+1.83%
2019/20	$942,000	$56,520	$25,472	21.167%	$5,688	$5,392	+7.49%
2018/19	$739,000	$44,340	$23,977	20.919%	$5,321	$5,016	+9.19%
2017/18	$700,000	$42,000	$22,534	20.385%	$4,893	$4,594	+7.48%
2016/17	$688,000	$41,280	$21,379	19.991%	$4,584	$4,274	+2.45%

Permits

Permit information for 278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

McDonald Ave & Avenue S at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.148

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	707	0.29
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	707	0.29
Stillwell Ave Prep & Nursery School	NR	No	Private	PK-K	55	0.11
Stillwell Ave Prep & Nursery School	NR	No	Private	PK-K	55	0.11
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.11
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.11
Magen David Yeshivah School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.14
P.S. 95 The Gravesend	7	No	Public	K-8	940	0.37
P.S. 177 The Marlboro	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	869	0.49

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Is 228 David A Boody	7	Yes	Public	6-8	1,551	0.11
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.11
Magen David Yeshivah School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.14
Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.15
P.S. 95 The Gravesend	7	No	Public	K-8	940	0.37
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.46
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.46
I.S. 96 Seth Low	5	No	Public	6-8	839	0.70
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry	9	No	Public	K-8	474	0.72

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.11
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.46
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.46
B'not Rachel High School For Girls	NR	No	Private	9-12	80	0.53
Mirrer Yeshiva High School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	359	0.54
High School Of Sports Management	2	No	Public	9-12	338	0.78
International High School At Lafayette	2	No	Public	9-12	353	0.78

Nearby ZIP codes for 278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY 11697, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The development at 278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 has a total of 1,092 square feet.

When was 278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 last sold and what was the sale price?

278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was last sold on 05/20/2013 for $643,110.

What is the assessed value of 278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is currently assessed at $52,200.

What are the property taxes for 278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The property taxes for 278 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 total $6,551.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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