489 8th Street, Brooklyn
Two-family · built c. 1885 · Block 1088, Lot 47.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Nov 15, 2025, estimated cost $363K, described as “General construction for rear horizontal enlargement at existing two family and to obtain new certificate of occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 16, 2022, estimated cost $7K, described as “Install new chimney liner as per plans. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 6, 2021, estimated cost $66K, described as “General construction for interior renovation of existing residential building as shown on drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 3, 2021, estimated cost $21K, described as “Installation of plumbing fixtures for interior renovation of existing residential building as shown on drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $189,540
- 2026–27 tax
- $9,111
- Market value (city estimate)
- $3,159,000
- Taxable value
- $45,914
- Assessed land
- $34,560
- Assessed improvements
- $154,980
Zoning
R6B: floor area ratio 1.34 built, 2.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Oct 6, 2021: $2,150,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Park Slope Historic District Extension (Historic District). 4 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.