170 Clinton Street, Brooklyn
Single family · built c. 1846 · Block 267, Lot 38.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jul 16, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 17, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 28, 2023, estimated cost $905K, described as “Proposed horizontal enlargement at cellar, basement, and 1ST floor. Interior and exterior renovation on cellar, basement, 1ST floor thru 4TH floor, and roof as per plan. Obtain new certificate of occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,445,850
- 2026–27 tax
- $98,779
- Market value (city estimate)
- $3,213,000
- Taxable value
- $794,109
- Assessed land
- $22,500
- Assessed improvements
- $1,423,350
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 2.29 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Feb 10, 2026: $14,000,000, 6,110 sq ft ($2,291 per sq ft)
- Mar 28, 2023: $4,750,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Brooklyn Heights Historic District (Historic District). 14 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.