# 185 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn

Commercial · built c. 1920 · Block 1496, Lot 77.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3014960077/185-ralph-avenue

More construction in Ocean Hill: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/ocean-hill.md

Every lot on block 1496: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/1496.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Sep 2, 2025, estimated cost $6K, described as “Exterior renovation of an existing 1-sty commercial store with the installation of a new steel stairway from the roof to the ground floor as per plan.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 10, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Hereby filing for installation of non illuminated accessory sign no change in use, occupancy or egress.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $63,450
- 2026–27 tax: $6,268
- Market value (city estimate): $141,000
- Taxable value: $57,780
- Assessed land: $32,400
- Assessed improvements: $31,050

## Zoning

R6B: floor area ratio 0.16 built, 2.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

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