991 St John Place, Brooklyn
Apartment building · 40 units · built c. 1921 · Block 1249, Lot 138.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Aug 22, 2022, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffold and needle beams as per plans. Pipe scaffold and needle beams shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2014 code. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 14, 2021, estimated cost $150K, described as “Full handheld removal of all non-structural members, partitions and finishes of existing 4 story structure. Scope to also include roof work and building facade.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 24, 2021, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of temporary chute as per plans. Chute shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2014 code. No change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 21, 2021, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffold and needle beams as per plans. Pipe scaffold and needle beams shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2014 code. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 27, 2020, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of sidewalk shed as per plans. Sidewalk shed live load will be 300 psf shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2014 code no change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 13, 2020, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of construction fence as per plans. Construction fence shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2014 code no change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 10, 2020, estimated cost $1.2M, described as “Structural filing in conjunction with Alteration-1 to extend existing building and convert to multiple dwelling.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 15, 2020, estimated cost $900K, described as “Plumbing and Sprinkler filing in conjunction with Alteration-1 filed to convert school to multiple dwelling.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 30, 2019, estimated cost $1.2M, described as “Mechanical filing in conjunction with Alteration-1 filed to convert school to a multiple dwelling.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $3,024,450
- 2026–27 tax
- $376,211
- Market value (city estimate)
- $6,721,000
- Taxable value
- $3,024,450
- Assessed land
- $204,750
- Assessed improvements
- $2,819,700
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 2.44 built, above the 2.43 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of Crown Heights North Historic District II (Historic District). 1 Landmarks Preservation Commission permit is on file.
In the news
Affordable Housing Units Still Available for The Gregory at 991 St. Johns Place in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York YIMBY, Oct 16, 2025.