653 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn
Two-family with store · built c. 1909 · Block 1159, Lot 8.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Feb 25, 2026, estimated cost $39K, described as “File to remove the existing awning at storefront. Address work without permit violation 34996527K. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 13, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “File sign application to address work without permit violation 34996527K for installation of awning sign at storefront. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 25, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Interior non-load bearing partitions as built plan for existing message/spa store, no change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $223,080
- 2026–27 tax
- $6,270
- Market value (city estimate)
- $3,718,000
- Taxable value
- $31,552
- Assessed land
- $17,100
- Assessed improvements
- $205,980
Zoning
R7A: floor area ratio 1.65 built, 4.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of Prospect Heights Historic District (Historic District). 4 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.