491 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn
Four-family · built c. 1882 · Block 1855, Lot 2.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Apr 18, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Commercial space renovation consists of framing for enlargement of stair opening for new l-shaped stair to access cellar storage area as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 10, 2024, estimated cost $25K, described as “Interior renovation of commercial space as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 10, 2024, estimated cost $15K, described as “Plumbing fixtures installation at commercial space on 1ST floor as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $369,000
- 2026–27 tax
- $3,523
- Market value (city estimate)
- $820,000
- Taxable value
- $28,326
- Assessed land
- $14,400
- Assessed improvements
- $354,600
Zoning
R6A: floor area ratio 2.13 built, 3.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Jun 20, 2019: $1,300,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Bedford Stuyvesant/Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District (Historic District). 3 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.