# 653 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

Two-family with store · built c. 1909 · Block 1159, Lot 8.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3011590008/653-vanderbilt-avenue

More construction in Prospect Heights: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/prospect-heights.md

Every lot on block 1159: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/1159.md

## 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.

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