138 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn
Apartment building · 12 units · built c. 1855 · Block 264, Lot 13.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Nov 26, 2025, described as “Filing for approval of scaffold application.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 13, 2025, described as “Filing for construction fence”
- Alteration, filed Oct 14, 2025, described as “Filing to install temporary sidewalk shed as per plans filed.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 14, 2025, estimated cost $901K, described as “Alteration of existing converted dwelling, change from 11 dwelling units to 3 dwelling units. Add roof terrace and bulkhead.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 11, 2018, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of scaffold as per drawings. Scaffold shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 11, 2018, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed during building alteration, filed separately. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $964,350
- 2026–27 tax
- $119,956
- Market value (city estimate)
- $2,143,000
- Taxable value
- $964,350
- Assessed land
- $216,000
- Assessed improvements
- $748,350
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 2.50 built, above the 2.43 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Jul 21, 2025: $4,700,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Brooklyn Heights Historic District (Historic District). 11 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
In the news
LPC To Review Proposal For Renovation At 138 Joralemon Street In Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York YIMBY, Feb 2, 2025.