| Primary address | 288 Essex Street |
| Secondary address | 288-290 Essex St |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03971-0042 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,155 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,606 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 1,328 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| 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 | 0.40 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.49 Miles |
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288 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1901 and has a total of 1,328 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 288 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $41,880, the tax amount paid for 288 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $3,152. For the next year, the tax amount for 288 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $3,155.
When was 288 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?288 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 09/24/1998.
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 288 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: | $3,152 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,155 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $698,000 |
| Assessed value: | $41,880 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 288 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 | $698,000 | $41,880 | $15,886 | 19.843% | $3,434 | $3,152 | +1.43% |
| 2024/25 | $551,000 | $33,060 | $15,473 | 20.085% | $3,377 | $3,108 | +6.98% |
| 2023/24 | $676,000 | $40,560 | $14,464 | 20.085% | $3,186 | $2,905 | +3.39% |
| 2022/23 | $553,000 | $33,180 | $13,835 | 20.309% | $3,106 | $2,810 | +8.28% |
| 2021/22 | $486,000 | $29,160 | $12,997 | 19.963% | $2,882 | $2,595 | -5.24% |
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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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| Line | Q24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.097 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.15 |
| Achievement First Apollo Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 912 | 0.06 |
| Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 3 | NR | No | Charter | K-3 | 113 | 0.10 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.14 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Vista Academy | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 418 | 0.06 |
| Liberty Avenue Middle School | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 439 | 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 | 0.14 |
| 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 | 0.14 |
| 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 | 0.66 |
| W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 408 | 0.73 |
| Performing Arts and Technology High School | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 319 | 0.96 |
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Here are the neighbors for 288 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 948 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn | 4,368 | 12/05/2022 | |
| 751 Williams Ave, Brooklyn | 3,218 | 10/11/2005 | $545,900 |
| 124 A Exeter St, Brooklyn | 01/07/2019 | ||
| 1056 E 95th St, Brooklyn | 3,120 | 12/21/2022 | $995,000 |
| 2307 A Avenue O, Brooklyn | 05/04/2026 | $890,000 | |
| 351 S 5th St, Brooklyn | 2,505 | 08/16/2001 | |
| 680 Washington Ave, Brooklyn | 3,116 | 11/07/2025 | $2,200,000 |
| 503 Stratford Rd, Brooklyn | 2,552 | 12/30/2019 | $1,925,000 |
| 128 Dupont St, Brooklyn | 1,440 | 03/15/2004 | $110,000 |
| 364 Barbey St, Brooklyn | 1,176 | 03/10/2025 | $920,000 |
| 301 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,578 | 03/09/2022 | |
| 686 Drew St, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 02/26/2004 | |
| 671 A Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,880 | 02/17/2004 | |
| 178 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 1,813 | 10/29/2003 | $430,000 |
| 1443 W 8th St, Brooklyn | 1,900 | 08/18/2025 | |
| 634 72nd St, Brooklyn | 4,500 | 03/18/2009 | |
| 542 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn | 2,040 | 12/14/2015 | |
| 2501 E 11th St, Brooklyn | 631 | 09/29/2008 | $385,000 |
| 734 47th St, Brooklyn | 2,120 | 07/25/2022 | |
| 3212 R Boardwalk W, Brooklyn | 07/29/2015 | $1,475,000 |
