| Primary address | 279 Avenue W |
| Secondary address | 279 Garage Avenue W |
| Neighborhood | Gravesend |
| Zip code | 11223 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 07150-0025 |
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| Purchase date | 10/10/2023 |
| Purchase price | $1,475,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $7,943 |
| Lot sqft | 1,608 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 1,470 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Artificial MS |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Frontage(s) | Stryker Street (narrow) Avenue W (wide) |
| School district | 21 |
| Community district | 15 |
| Closest police station | 0.64 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.68 Miles |
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279 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1930 and has a total of 1,470 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 279 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $62,940, the tax amount paid for 279 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is $7,493. For the next year, the tax amount for 279 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is estimated at $7,943.
When was 279 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223 last sold and what was the last sale price?279 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was last sold in 10/10/2023 for $1,475,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2023 | $1,475,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 279 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $7,494 |
| Estimated property tax: | $7,943 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,049,000 |
| Assessed value: | $62,940 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 Avenue W, 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 | $1,049,000 | $62,940 | $37,766 | 19.843% | $7,494 | $7,494 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $943,000 | $56,580 | $35,630 | 20.085% | $7,156 | $7,156 | +4.09% |
| 2023/24 | $1,080,000 | $64,800 | $34,230 | 20.085% | $7,156 | $6,875 | -0.14% |
| 2022/23 | $962,000 | $57,720 | $33,900 | 20.309% | $7,181 | $6,885 | +8.05% |
| 2021/22 | $1,003,000 | $60,180 | $31,920 | 19.963% | $6,660 | $6,372 | +0.72% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 4 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.164 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Av X/W 2 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.162 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 95 The Gravesend | 7 | Yes | Public | K-8 | 940 | 0.25 |
| Big Apple Academy | NR | No | Private | TK-8 | 888 | 0.17 |
| Big Apple Academy | NR | No | Private | TK-8 | 888 | 0.17 |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 185 | 0.23 |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 185 | 0.23 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Is 228 David A Boody | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,551 | 0.60 |
| Big Apple Academy | NR | No | Private | TK-8 | 888 | 0.17 |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 185 | 0.23 |
| P.S. 95 The Gravesend | 7 | No | Public | K-8 | 940 | 0.25 |
| Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.46 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Abraham Lincoln High School | 4 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 2,129 | 0.72 |
| P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center | NR | No | Public | K-3, 5-7, 9-12 | 454 | 0.48 |
| Harma Inst of Secondary Education | NR | No | Private | 12 | 0 | 0.49 |
| Yeshivat Magen Abraham | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 39 | 0.50 |
| John Dewey High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 2,150 | 0.56 |
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Here are the neighbors for 279 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 267 Avenue W, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 06/28/1983 | |
| 255 Avenue W, Brooklyn | 4,016 | 10/12/2007 | |
| 36 Stryker St, Brooklyn | 2,408 | 02/15/1984 | |
| 24 Stryker St, Brooklyn | 2,736 | 12/04/2023 | |
| 271 Avenue W, Brooklyn | 2,226 | 09/20/2012 | $680,000 |
| 28 Stryker St, Brooklyn | 1,440 | 08/29/2006 | |
| 275 Avenue W, Brooklyn | 1,440 | 02/24/2026 | |
| 263 Avenue W, Brooklyn | 2,600 | 08/05/2008 | $660,000 |
| 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn | 1,912 | 07/27/2017 | $10 |
| 2437 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn | 4,400 | 04/18/2006 | $990,000 |
| 38 Stryker St, Brooklyn | 2,408 | 05/08/1978 | |
| 30 Stryker St, Brooklyn | 4,061 | 10/31/2023 | $1,400,000 |
| 12 Stryker St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 08/20/2024 | |
| 261 Avenue W, Brooklyn | 2,200 | 10/18/2006 | |
| 26 Stryker St, Brooklyn | 1,530 | 02/26/2014 | |
| 42 Stryker St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 10/04/2001 | |
| 18 Stryker St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 02/11/1999 | |
| 277 Avenue W, Brooklyn | 1,260 | 11/15/1979 | |
| 251 Avenue W, Brooklyn | 3,088 | 03/08/2023 | $2,000,000 |
| 22 Stryker St, Brooklyn | 2,736 | 10/17/2017 |
