New York City property record for 278 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,748 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $3,669 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| APN | 01159-0030 |
| Primary APN | 01159-0030 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,748 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,620 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-01159-0030 |
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| Street Address | 278 PROSPECT PL |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11238-3901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 1159 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Prospect Heights Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2016 · 610 contributing resources · NRIS 16000018 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
278 Prospect Pl, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1995.
Source: New York City records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 PROSPECT PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11238-3901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3514 / 1122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 278 PROSPECT PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11238-3901 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000028286 |
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| Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000028286 |
| Name | METRO CITY BANK |
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| Address | 5114 BUFORD HWY NE, DORAVILLE, GA 30340 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Prospect Pl was $3,669.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $204,360 Land $45,960 Building $158,400 | $3,406,000 Land $766,000 Building $2,640,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,669.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,634.00 | $200,160 Land $45,960 Building $154,200 | $3,336,000 Land $766,000 Building $2,570,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 278 Prospect Pl; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 278 Prospect Pl 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Skywire Networks, Spectrum, Starry.
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