# 48 Garden Place, Brooklyn

Single family · built c. 1879 · Block 261, Lot 50.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3002610050/48-garden-place

More construction in Brooklyn Heights: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/brooklyn-heights.md

Every lot on block 261: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/261.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Dec 22, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of supported scaffolding in accordance with nycc 2022 chapter 33 building code. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 19, 2025, estimated cost $21K, described as “Install solar PV on existing rooftop. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 14, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of a temporarily heavy-duty sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 11, 2024, estimated cost $611K, described as “Renovation throughout existing four story one family dwelling. No change in use, occupancy or means of egress.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $441,960
- 2026–27 tax: $28,682
- Market value (city estimate): $7,366,000
- Taxable value: $144,547
- Assessed land: $76,080
- Assessed improvements: $365,880

## Zoning

R6: floor area ratio 2.68 built, above the 2.43 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Recent sales

- Apr 24, 2024: $9,950,000

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

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

Part of Brooklyn Heights Historic District (Historic District). 9 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

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