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278 Ave S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Property Records

New York City property record for 278 Ave S, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details1,092 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.041 acres (1,786 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$643,110 (Jun 2013)
Tax Bill$6,627 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Second Mortgage
May 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
APN07085-0085

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07085-0085
Alternative APNs
  • 2105070850085
  • 3-07085-0085

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,092 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area580 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Lot Area1,786 sqft (0.041 acres)
Lot Dimensions77.1 ft deep x 23.2 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-07085-0085
Street Address278 AVENUE S
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11223-2729
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR4A
Legal Block7085
Legal Lot Number85
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract41000

Owner

278 Ave S, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2013.

Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2246 OCEAN PKWY, BROOKLYN, NY 11223-4831
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 24, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA
May 24, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA
Nov 27, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CITIZENS BANK, N A

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 13, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 13, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 12, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2013233600
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address278 AVENUE S, BROOKLYN, NY 11223-2729
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000191058
DateMay 24, 2021
Instrument2021000191058
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK, NA
Address405 SW 5TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address278 AVENUE S, BROOKLYN, NY 11223-2729
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000191056
DateMay 24, 2021
Instrument2021000191056
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK, NA
Address101 N PHILLIPS AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address278 AVENUE S, BROOKLYN, NY 11223-2729
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 3, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address278 AVENUE S, BROOKLYN, NY 11223-2729

Mortgage

Document Number0000390800
DateNov 27, 2018
Instrument2018000390800
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK, N A
Address480 JEFFERSON BLVD, WARWICK, RI 02886
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Ave S was $6,627.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$52,200 Land $10,140 Building $42,060$870,000 Land $169,000 Building $701,000
2025$6,627.00
2023$6,130.00$47,280 Land $10,140 Building $37,140$788,000 Land $169,000 Building $619,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 278 Ave S; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies821 units insured
incl. 816 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1979 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 278 Ave S has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,599 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable		8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Skywire Networks, Starry.

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