# 259 Henry Street, Brooklyn

Single family · built c. 1833 · Block 263, Lot 28.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3002630028/259-henry-street

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

Every lot on block 263: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/263.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Aug 23, 2023, estimated cost $4K, described as “Installation of a temporarily supported scaffold 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 Aug 23, 2023, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of a temporarily heavy-duty sidewalk 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 May 9, 2023, estimated cost $70K, described as “New electric HVAC system throughout the house in conjunction with ot#B00807002-I1”
- Alteration, filed May 9, 2023, estimated cost $55K, described as “New risers and waste pipes to relocated kitchen in basement and to all bathrooms in conjunction with ot#B00807002-I1”
- Alteration, filed Apr 26, 2023, estimated cost $45K, described as “New joists in basement ceiling + new dormer in attic in conjunction with ot#B00807002-I1”
- Alteration, filed Feb 20, 2023, estimated cost $363K, described as “Interior and exterior renovations as shown on plans - pl,mh,st to be filed under separate application. Existing c of o under Job No: 300591562”
- Alteration, filed Sep 16, 2021

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $452,160
- 2026–27 tax: $32,225
- Market value (city estimate): $7,536,000
- Taxable value: $162,398
- Assessed land: $66,780
- Assessed improvements: $385,380

## Zoning

R6: floor area ratio 2.09 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

Part of Brooklyn Heights Historic District (Historic District). 13 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