898 Madison Street, Brooklyn
Two-family · built c. 1899 · Block 1483, Lot 29.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Sep 17, 2026, estimated cost $4K, described as “Heavy duty sidewalk shed during vertical / horizontal enlargement filed under B01216883. Sidewalk shed shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Major Renovation — Residential, filed May 14, 2025, estimated cost $1.5M, 2 units in all, 4 stories, described as “This application filed for interior and exterior renovation of existing 2 family dwelling, vertical & horizontal extension and to remove ecb violation #35272371X , 35241960M , 35033298K , 35033299M , 35033317R”
- Alteration, filed May 14, 2025, estimated cost $2K, described as “This application is filed for the installation of 8' high temporary construction fence in conjunction with alteration application #B01218663-I1”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $73,140
- 2026–27 tax
- $2,661
- Market value (city estimate)
- $1,219,000
- Taxable value
- $13,411
- Assessed land
- $19,140
- Assessed improvements
- $54,000
Zoning
R6B: floor area ratio 0.64 built, 2.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Jan 23, 2025: $940,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.