264 Butler Street, Brooklyn

Industrial · built c. 1920 · Block 412, Lot 21.

Building permits

New Building — Large Residential, filed Mar 19, 2026, 95 units, 8 stories, described as “MPP #535-Proposed new 8 story and cellar residential building (Tax lot#21 in conjunction with development tax lots #28, #29, and zoning lots #33, #38)”
Alteration, filed Dec 3, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of temporary roof protection 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 Dec 3, 2025, described as “Installation of temporary 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 Sep 4, 2025, estimated cost $160, described as “Proposed construction fence. No change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
Alteration, filed Mar 10, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Proposed to remove sprinkler system in conjunction with full demo job # B01161055. No change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
Demolition, filed Mar 3, 2025, estimated cost $200K, described as “Full demolition to a one story building”

M1-4/R6A: floor area ratio 1.21 built, 3.00 allowed by base zoning.

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.

Gowanus Neighborhood Plan (City Planning 2018K0382): Zoning map change, Zoning text change, City map change, Urban development action area, Completed, decided Dec 6, 2021. The Gowanus Neighborhood Plan is a shared, long-term vision for a thriving neighborhood. It looks to identify strategies for an equitable, resilient and sustainable Gowanus, with more local jobs and housing. The Plan supports community…