# 1559 Boone Avenue, The Bronx

Apartment building · 66 units · built 2024 · Block 3009, Lot 33.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/2030090033/1559-boone-avenue

More construction in Crotona Park: https://umarelli.org/nyc/bronx/crotona-park.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed May 22, 2025, estimated cost $30K, described as “Installation of an active sub-slab depressurization system including: sub-slab gravel andslotted/solid pvc piping; system manifolds and accessories; above ground interior steel piping; and roof-mounted vent stack with a fan (for active…”
- Alteration, filed Apr 21, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Filing herewith site plumbing work as per plans in conjunction with NB application 210181248.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 8, 2025, estimated cost $59K, described as “Installation of solar panels on existing roof. No change in use, occupancy, or egress. No change in bulk”
- Alteration, filed Jun 5, 2024, estimated cost $9K, described as “Proposed installation of pipe scaffold for remedial repairs as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 29, 2024, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of 6000 lb single personnel/material hoist car as per plans during construction. Hoist shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 14, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 300PSF sidewalk shed as per plans. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter # 33 of the NYC code 2022, no changes in use egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 27, 2023, described as “Installation of multi-point suspended scaffolding in accordance with nycc chapter 33 building code. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 27, 2023, described as “Installation of two point suspended scaffolding in accordance with nycc chapter 33 building code. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 3, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Proposal to install temporary construction fence in conjunction with new building filing, job # 210181248. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 8, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Propose temporary Standpipe work as per plan filed in conjunction with NB # 210181248.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 18, 2023, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of construction fence to protect site during full demolition.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 8, 2022, estimated cost $1K, described as “Filing herewith for Sprinkler Work as per plans related to New Building Filing 210181248.”
- Alteration, filed May 2, 2022, estimated cost $1K, described as “Filing herewith for Emergency Generator work as per plans related to New Building Filing 210181248.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 21, 2021, estimated cost $1K, described as “Filing herewith for plumbing work as per plans in conjunction with NB application #210181248.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 21, 2021, estimated cost $1K, described as “Filing herewith for mechanical work as per plans related to New Building Filing 210181248.”
- Alteration, filed May 12, 2020, estimated cost $1K, described as “Filing herwith for structural work as per plans in conjunction with New Building application # 210181248.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $2,959,650
- Market value (city estimate): $6,577,000
- Taxable value: $0
- Assessed land: $146,250
- Assessed improvements: $2,813,400

## Tax breaks

- 420-c exemption, through Jun 30, 2073, about $368,151 a year below the full tax.

## Zoning

R6A: floor area ratio 3.75 built, above the 3.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Recent sales

- May 1, 2019: $2,600,000
- Oct 5, 2016: $1,154,183

Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

## In the news

[Permits Filed for 1559 Boone Avenue in Crotona Park East, The Bronx](https://newyorkyimby.com/2020/04/permits-filed-for-1559-boone-avenue-in-crotona-park-east-the-bronx.html), New York YIMBY, Apr 29, 2020.

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