# 3498 Fort Independence Street, The Bronx

Two-family · built 1960 · Block 3258, Lot 136.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/2032580136/3498-fort-independence-street

More construction in Kingsbridge and Jerome Park: https://umarelli.org/nyc/bronx/kingsbridge-and-jerome-park.md

## Building permits

- New Building — Multi-Family, filed Apr 8, 2026, 34 units, 6 stories, early work permitted while the building plans are in review, described as “Application filed for new 6 story building as per plans here within”
- Alteration, filed Aug 11, 2026, estimated cost $2K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed for remedial repairs as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application. Live load 300 per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter # 33 of the 2022 code”
- Alteration, filed May 9, 2026, estimated cost $250K, described as “Application filed for foundation/earthwork as per plans here within. Work filed in conjuction with NB# X01378020”
- Demolition, filed Apr 8, 2026, estimated cost $32K, described as “Application for demolition of existing 2 story building as per plans here within”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $78,900
- 2026–27 tax: $12,066
- Market value (city estimate): $1,315,000
- Taxable value: $60,806
- Assessed land: $27,540
- Assessed improvements: $51,360

## Zoning

R6: floor area ratio 0.34 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.

## Recent sales

- Apr 28, 2025: $1,300,000

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 3498 Fort Independence Street in Kingsbridge Heights, The Bronx](https://newyorkyimby.com/2026/04/permits-filed-for-3498-fort-independence-street-in-kingsbridge-heights-the-bronx.html), New York YIMBY, Apr 15, 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