# 164 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Apartment building · 188 units · built 2024 · Block 420, Lot 37.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3004200037/336-douglass-street

More construction in Gowanus: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/gowanus.md

## Building permits

- New Building — Mid-Rise, filed Nov 22, 2021, 188 units, 17 stories, described as “Filing to erect a new 17 story mixed use building. Affordable housing. HUB consultation accepted on 9/27/21. This NB is located within the Gowanus rezoning area & is pursuing FO approval/permit for 421A.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 5, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “This application is filed for a Temporary Use Permit for model apartments on the 9th floor pursuant to section AC 28-111 and Buildings Bulletin 2010-002. Filed in conjunction with NB # B00632806-I1 which was reviewed under the 2014…”
- Alteration, filed Apr 26, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of CMU and sheetrock contractor shed per BC3303.16.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 5, 2024, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation and use of shear wall platform as per plans submitted. Shear wall platform shall comply with chapter #33 of NYC building code. This application involves no change in occupancy, use or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 28, 2024, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of Roof Protection as per plans for protection over neighboring buildings 334 Douglass St, 182 4th Avenue and 621 Degraw St.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 5, 2024, estimated cost $18K, described as “Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter 33 of the 2022 NYC building code.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 15, 2023, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of dual personnel/material hoist in accordance with nycc 2022 chapter 33 building code. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 24, 2023, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of construction fence”
- Alteration, filed Dec 29, 2022, estimated cost $10K, described as “Earthwork in conjunction with tank removal”
- Alteration, filed Dec 12, 2022, estimated cost $3K, described as “Filing plans herewith for a temporary construction fence. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 18, 2022, estimated cost $1K, described as “Application for the installation of construction fence filed here.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 1, 2022, estimated cost $100K, described as “Filing herewith removal of underground storage tanks as indicated on plans.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 28, 2022, estimated cost $3K, described as “Filing plans herewith for a temporary construction fence. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $19,210,050
- 2026–27 tax: $69,074
- Market value (city estimate): $42,689,000
- Taxable value: $555,300
- Assessed land: $606,600
- Assessed improvements: $18,603,450

## Tax breaks

- 421-a exemption, through Jun 30, 2060, about $2,320,464 a year below the full tax.

## Zoning

C4-4D: floor area ratio 11.34 built, above the 6.02 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Flood zone

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

## Board and land use applications

- 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…

## In the news

[Housing Lottery Launches for Douglass Street Apartments at 164 4th Avenue in Gowanus, Brooklyn](https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/01/housing-lottery-launches-for-douglass-street-apartments-at-164-4th-avenue-in-gowanus-brooklyn.html), New York YIMBY, Jan 18, 2025.

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