# 227 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Commercial · built c. 1910 · Block 955, Lot 1.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3009550001/227-4-avenue

More construction in Park Slope: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/park-slope.md

Every lot on block 955: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/955.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jun 16, 2026, estimated cost $45K, described as “Installation of temporary pedestrian sidewalk walk way”
- Alteration, filed May 4, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Construction permit”
- No Work, filed Jan 23, 2026
- Alteration, filed Dec 19, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “Erect illuminated accessory business wall sign-b wording "puregym" @president st elevation as per drawing file herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 19, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Erect non-illuminated accessory business blade sign-c wording "puregym" @4TH ave elevation as per drawing file herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 19, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “Erect illuminated business wall sign-a wording "puregym" @4TH ave elevation as per drawing file herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 2, 2025, estimated cost $25K, described as “Install sidewalk bridge”
- Alteration, filed Dec 1, 2025, estimated cost $7K, 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.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 16, 2025, estimated cost $180K, described as “New partial height interior non-bearing partitions and entry check-in doors on first floor with additional minor scope on other floors related to #321364171. No change in bulk, use, occupancy, or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 4, 2025, estimated cost $600K, described as “Repair of sidewalk vault”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $2,099,250
- 2026–27 tax: $165,672
- Market value (city estimate): $4,665,000
- Taxable value: $1,527,210
- Assessed land: $111,600
- Assessed improvements: $1,987,650

## Zoning

C4-4D: floor area ratio 1.95 built, 6.02 allowed by base zoning.

## Recent sales

- May 11, 2018: $10,000,000

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 Public Bath No. 7 (Individual Landmark). 25 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

## Board and land use applications

- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 2016-4209-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed May 25, 2016, decided Dec 6, 2016. Special Permit (§73-36) to allow the operation of a physical culture establishment (Blink) on a portions of the cellar, first and second floors of an existing building. C2-4 (R8A) (EC-1) zoning district.
- 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…
- BROOKLYN PUBLIC BATH NO.7 (City Planning P1986K0514): Completed, decided Aug 12, 1988. CONVERSION OF BATH HOUSE TO OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE. TB955. TL1.
- FORMER PUBLIC BATH NO.7 (City Planning P1985K0230): Completed, decided Nov 8, 1984. LANDMARK-LP1287

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