6 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn
Vacant land · Block 1481, Lot 35.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Oct 26, 2026, estimated cost $10K, described as “Equipment use: single 6000 # capacity personnel hoist during NB const, filed sep. Hoist shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application. Elevator application submitted separately”
- Alteration, filed Sep 17, 2026, estimated cost $45K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 16, 2026, estimated cost $13K, described as “Installation of temporary roof protection as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Shall comply with CHAPTER#33 of 2022 NYC building code.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 15, 2026, estimated cost $25K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 12, 2026, described as “Filing for supported scaffold plan.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 9, 2025, estimated cost $40K, described as “Application filed herewith for structural work in conjunction to the NB application #321598188”
- Alteration, filed May 22, 2024, estimated cost $1K, described as “Foundation application filed in conjuction with NB application (bis # 321598188) for proposed 9 story mixed-use building. Subsequent filing was not possible with bis application. DOB fees for related work was covered under NB fees.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 2, 2022, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of mechanical systems, equipment and ductwork through-out new 9-story, 49 unit, mixed use building. Filed in conjunction with new building, bis # 321598188”
- Alteration, filed May 23, 2022, estimated cost $2K, described as “Application respectfully filed for an 8 foot high plywood construction fence in conjunction with BIS job number 321598188.”
- Alteration, filed May 9, 2022, estimated cost $100K, described as “Limited foundation element and earth work application for 421A filed in conjuction with NB application 321598188 for proposed 9 story mixed-use building.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $481,050
- 2026–27 tax
- $37,950
- Market value (city estimate)
- $1,069,000
- Taxable value
- $349,830
- Assessed land
- $481,050
Zoning
C4-4L: floor area ratio 0.00 built, 4.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Board and land use applications
- 6 Howard Avenue FRESH Cancellation (City Planning 2026K0240): Completed, filed Feb 11, 2026. An application for Legal Document action to cancel a FRESH Restrictive Declaration pursuant to ZR 63-40 is being sought by Merrick Capital Corp., a private applicant, to facilitate the construction of a new 8-story residential building…
- 6 Howard Avenue FRESH (City Planning 2020K0480): Certification, Completed, decided Sep 9, 2022. A FRESH certification pursuant to ZR 63-30 to facilitate a new nine-story, 47,773 zsf, mixed-use development, including 7,000 sf of commercial FRESH and 36,773 sf of residential, is being sought by a private applicant at 6 Howard Avenue in…
- 2 Howard Avenue Rezoning (City Planning P2016K0311): Completed, decided Jul 1, 2019. This is a private application for zoning map and text amendments to facilitate the development of a new 6-story, 36,000 sq. ft., mixed-use building containing 30 dwelling units and ground floor retail at 2 Howard Avenue in Brooklyn, by…
In the news
Permits Filed for 6 Howard Avenue in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, New York YIMBY, Sep 22, 2020.