278 Monroe Street, Brooklyn
Two-family · built c. 1871 · Block 1818, Lot 37.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jun 12, 2026, estimated cost $46K, described as “Installation of solar PV system. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 16, 2024, estimated cost $400K, described as “Convert existing 4-story with cellar, two (2) family into two (2) family with new layout as per plan. Obtain new c of o.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $132,720
- 2026–27 tax
- $8,599
- Market value (city estimate)
- $2,212,000
- Taxable value
- $43,334
- Assessed land
- $16,380
- Assessed improvements
- $116,340
Zoning
R6B: floor area ratio 1.60 built, 2.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Dec 11, 2025: $3,100,000
- May 6, 2024: $1,272,813
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Bedford Historic District (Historic District). 6 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.