579 5th Street, Brooklyn
Three-family · built c. 1904 · Block 1083, Lot 61.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed May 19, 2026, estimated cost $621K, described as “Gc work type to renovate & enlarge ex. 3-family dwelling per plans submitted herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 12, 2025, estimated cost $25K, described as “General construction work for interior renovation, including demo & installation of non-loadbearing paritions, millwork & cosmetic finishes per plans filed herewith. No change to egress, use, or occupancy,”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $356,460
- 2026–27 tax
- $21,028
- Market value (city estimate)
- $5,941,000
- Taxable value
- $105,971
- Assessed land
- $51,900
- Assessed improvements
- $304,560
Zoning
R7B: floor area ratio 2.25 built, 3.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- May 14, 2025: $4,800,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Park Slope Historic District (Historic District). 6 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.