278 Henry Street, Brooklyn
Two-family · built c. 1851 · Block 262, Lot 53.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Apr 9, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of a temporarily supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 19, 2025, estimated cost $55K, described as “Remove and install plumbing fixtures as per plans submitted herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 14, 2025, estimated cost $130K, described as “Remove and construct partitions and finishes.. Replace windows in kind. Replace existing 2nd floor roof deck. Install new lighting modifications at rooms being renovated. Remove existing condensers on the roof. No change in use, egress or…”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $720,480
- 2026–27 tax
- $38,798
- Market value (city estimate)
- $12,008,000
- Taxable value
- $195,523
- Assessed land
- $89,160
- Assessed improvements
- $631,320
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 2.46 built, above the 2.43 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- May 21, 2024: $6,510,000
- Oct 2, 2019: $4,500,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Brooklyn Heights Historic District (Historic District). 13 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.