596 Monroe Street, Brooklyn
Two-family · built c. 1899 · Block 1640, Lot 41.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jan 19, 2026, estimated cost $25K, described as “Alterations to basement and first floor apartments consisting of minor partition work, and removal of bearing wall, new kitchen and powder room at 1st floor. New rear deck at 1st floor. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 19, 2026, estimated cost $18K, described as “New powder room, kitchen sink, dishwasher and gas oven at first floor and new gas meter in cellar, in conjunction with job B01339137-I1. No change in egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $100,380
- 2026–27 tax
- $4,786
- Market value (city estimate)
- $1,673,000
- Taxable value
- $24,118
- Assessed land
- $15,840
- Assessed improvements
- $84,540
Zoning
R6B: floor area ratio 1.26 built, 2.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.