161 State Street, Brooklyn
Two-family · built c. 1841 · Block 270, Lot 10.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Mar 5, 2020, 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 Mar 5, 2020, 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.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $281,760
- 2026–27 tax
- $31,412
- Market value (city estimate)
- $4,696,000
- Taxable value
- $158,304
- Assessed land
- $61,380
- Assessed improvements
- $220,380
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 1.74 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Jun 25, 2019: $5,900,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Brooklyn Heights Historic District (Historic District). 6 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.