# 161 State Street, Brooklyn

Two-family · built c. 1841 · Block 270, Lot 10.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3002700010/161-state-street

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

Every lot on block 270: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/270.md

## 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.

## Recent sales

- Jun 25, 2019: $5,900,000

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). 6 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