
280 Washington Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205
Clinton Hill NeighborhoodHighlights
- Pre War Building
- 3-minute walk to Clinton-Washington Avenues (G Line)
- Garage
- P.S. 20 Clinton Hill Rated A
- Community Garden
- 2-minute walk to Underwood Park
About This Home
As of June 2021"Whatever a house is to the heart and body of a man - refuge, comfort, and luxury - surely it is as much or more to the spirit." -Mary Oliver
A testament to the historical and enduring allure of Brownstone Brooklyn, this single-family mansion is a grand, romantic version of a life filled with beauty, luxury, and a sense of place. One of the most exquisite and unique homes in all of NYC, this 1887 Queen Anne Mansion will take your breath away. Restored with patience and love, with a respect for history and patina, the property was creatively reimagined for every modern comfort--prepare to be transported to another world. History, passion, rock n' roll, parties, dreams...this is your chance to create the next stories that these walls will never tell.
"It's like living in my own universe. The rooms are evocative. The light is magical. The house takes me to different time periods, countries, lives... all while remaining in the middle of a Brooklyn block." - Current Owner
What makes this home so exceptional?
- Size, splendor, historical restoration, and location
- 10,000 SQFT, built in 1887 by Charles Erhart, co-founder of the Pfizer pharmaceutical company
- 105 FT deep parlor floor with soaring ceilings, formal living room, sitting room, dining room and eat-in chefs' kitchen
- Subzero fridge, Asko dishwasher, Viking range with grill
- Garden rear parlor kitchen extension with custom copper roof and curved glass windows
- Private garden designed by Rees Roberts + Partners replete with mature locusts and crape myrtle trees and a wisteria pergola
- 200-foot full block lot
- Private Parking
- 7 bedrooms/8 bathrooms
- Upstairs are four elegant suites, one large bedroom, an office and a library. Each room is thoughtfully designed possessing both comfort and luxury
- 5,000 SQFT of indoor and outdoor entertaining space
- 8 fireplaces
- All new copper plumbing and all new electrical
- Energy efficient hot water and heat system, air filtration system, and central A/C
- Historic Otis elevator
- Jahn Restoration Mortar System faade
- New roofs
- Temperature-controlled wine cellar
- Sunken 'speakeasy' party room
- Three exposures with glorious aureate light throughout the day
- Preservation consulting by Robert Silman Associates
- Restored plaster moldings, paneling, immaculately reinstated stained-glass windows, and meticulously recreated and restored inlaid floors throughout
- Bathing room with floating tub and hand-painted de Gournay wallpaper
Complete privacy, room to roam, create, entertain, dream. Priceless.
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Last Agent to Sell the Property
Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #10301217443 Listed on: 04/09/2021

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $24,760
Year Built
- Built in 1887
Parking
- Garage
Home Design
- Pre War Building
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 6 / 1917
Community Details
Overview
- Clinthl Subdivision
- 5-Story Property
Amenities
- Community Garden
- Building Terrace
- Courtyard
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $9,050,000 | -- | |
Deed | $3,200,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $2,600,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $375,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
03/08/2025 03/08/25 | For Sale | $10,350,000 | +12.5% | $1,035 / Sq Ft |
06/03/2021 06/03/21 | Sold | $9,200,000 | 0.0% | $1,472 / Sq Ft |
11/30/2020 11/30/20 | For Sale | $9,200,000 | -- | $1,472 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $24,760 | $577,380 | $28,500 | $548,880 |
2024 | $24,760 | $517,860 | $28,500 | $489,360 |
2023 | $23,870 | $486,900 | $28,500 | $458,400 |
2022 | $22,593 | $432,240 | $28,500 | $403,740 |
2021 | $22,642 | $333,720 | $28,500 | $305,220 |
2020 | $10,769 | $377,340 | $28,500 | $348,840 |
2019 | $21,490 | $310,380 | $28,500 | $281,880 |
2018 | $19,966 | $97,947 | $8,162 | $89,785 |
2017 | $19,225 | $94,311 | $8,881 | $85,430 |
2016 | $17,924 | $89,658 | $11,399 | $78,259 |
2015 | $10,731 | $85,786 | $11,238 | $74,548 |
2014 | $10,731 | $85,608 | $11,787 | $73,821 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Wendy Maitland
Atelier WM LLC
(917) 817-5576
23 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
VLADIMIR LUZADER
Atelier WM LLC
(646) 454-0494
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Seller's Agent in 2021
Douglas Bowen
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(646) 247-0822
19 in this area
113 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Zia O'Hara
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(212) 345-2020
18 in this area
87 Total Sales
Map
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS10687483

APN: 01917-0006
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