136 Kane Street, Brooklyn
Two-family · built c. 1850 · Block 322, Lot 27.
Building permits
- New Building — Residential, filed Oct 8, 2025, 1 unit, 2 stories, described as “New two-story building, accessory garage with one dwelling unit on second floor.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 17, 2025, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed 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 Oct 29, 2024, estimated cost $3K, described as “Temporary rooftop mockup as requested by landmarks preservation commission for sightline visibility study. In conjunction with job #B01105111-I1.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 23, 2024, estimated cost $770K, described as “Renovation throughout existing four story residential building. Change occupancy from 2-family to 1-family. New two story addition in rear, new fourth floor addition.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $529,080
- 2026–27 tax
- $20,613
- Market value (city estimate)
- $8,818,000
- Taxable value
- $103,880
- Assessed land
- $43,380
- Assessed improvements
- $485,700
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 1.80 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Aug 15, 2024: $5,250,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Cobble Hill Historic District (Historic District). 11 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
In the news
LPC To Review Renovation, Expansion Proposal for 136 Kane Street In Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, New York YIMBY, Nov 25, 2024.