# 647 Elton Avenue, The Bronx Public school · built 2024 · Block 2374, Lot 86. On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/2023740086/647-elton-avenue More construction in Morrisania and Longwood: https://umarelli.org/nyc/bronx/morrisania-and-longwood.md ## Building permits - New Building — Non-residential, filed Dec 14, 2022, 5 stories, described as “Filing to erect a new five-story and cellar educational facility building as per plans filed. Obtain a new certificate of occupancy upon completion” - No Work, filed Jul 28, 2026 - No Work, filed Jul 28, 2026 - Alteration, filed Dec 3, 2025, estimated cost $247K, described as “Installation of solar panels on existing roof structure. No change in egress,use, or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Feb 24, 2025, described as “Installation of temporary easy scale platform as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Nov 13, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation and use of temporary shoring tower platform as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Oct 30, 2024, described as “Installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.” - Alteration, filed Aug 21, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed, overhead protection, and roof protection as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.” - Alteration, filed Apr 25, 2024, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of a temporary construction fence per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.” - Demolition, filed Oct 30, 2023, estimated cost $50K, described as “Full demolition of four story structure, using hand held equipment only, machines will be used to load out debris and back-fill site, and remove foundations” - Demolition, filed Oct 6, 2023, estimated cost $50K, described as “Full demolition of 4 story structure, using hand held equipment, mechanical means will be used to back-fill site. and load out debris and remove foundations.” - Demolition, filed Sep 26, 2023, estimated cost $100K, described as “Full demolition of 4 story structure, using hand held equipment to demolish, mechanical means will be used to remove foundations, load out debris and back-fill site.” - Alteration, filed Jul 13, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. Live load 300PSF.” - Alteration, filed Jul 13, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary light duty pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.” - Alteration, filed Jul 13, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. Live load 300PSF.” - Alteration, filed Jul 10, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. Live load 300PSF.” - Alteration, filed Jul 10, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.” - Alteration, filed Jul 10, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.” - Demolition, filed Apr 28, 2023, estimated cost $15K, described as “Full demolition of one story shed, using hand held equipment, mechanical will back-fill site, and load out debris.” - Demolition, filed Apr 28, 2023, estimated cost $40K, described as “Full demolition of one story structure, using hand held equipment. Mechanical means will be used to back-fill site.” - Alteration, filed Apr 7, 2023, estimated cost $2K, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence in conjunction with ongoing demolition.” - Alteration, filed Apr 6, 2023, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence in conjunction with ongoing demolition.” - Alteration, filed Apr 6, 2023, estimated cost $2K, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence in conjunction with ongoing demolition.” - Alteration, filed Apr 6, 2023, estimated cost $2K, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence in conjunction with ongoing demolition.” - Alteration, filed Apr 6, 2023, estimated cost $2K, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence in conjunction with ongoing demolition.” 1 more, older permit is in this building’s full list on the map: https://umarelli.org/nyc/2023740086/647-elton-avenue. ## Property taxes - Assessment: $317,700 - 2026–27 tax: $28,561 - Market value (city estimate): $706,000 - Taxable value: $263,286 - Assessed land: $317,700 ## Zoning C4-4 (part of the lot is R6): floor area ratio 4.62 built, above the 3.44 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit. ## Flood zone Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. ## In the news [The Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School Nears Completion At 647 Elton Avenue in Melrose, The Bronx](https://newyorkyimby.com/2026/02/the-earl-monroe-new-renaissance-basketball-school-nears-completion-at-647-elton-avenue-in-melrose-the-bronx.html), New York YIMBY, Feb 16, 2026. From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology