139 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn
Four-family · built c. 1854 · Block 1887, Lot 6.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jul 13, 2023, estimated cost $76K, described as “Conversion of existing 3-story w/basement & cellar, four fam. Bldg. Into a two family bldg. To resolve audit of bis app #340693422 & supersede DOB now# B0059346-I1. Interior renovation as per plan. Obtain a new certificate of occupancy. No…”
- Alteration, filed Sep 24, 2021, described as “Alt to show existing as-built condition of the work completed under application# 340693422 & #B00213627-P1. No construction activity to take place. To resolve vacate order #VAC246-13. No change in use, egress, or occupancy. No change in…”
- Alteration, filed Aug 20, 2019, estimated cost $41K, described as “Filed herewith plumbing work type in conjunction with DOB alt-2 application # 340693422.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $710,100
- 2026–27 tax
- $16,973
- Market value (city estimate)
- $1,578,000
- Taxable value
- $136,451
- Assessed land
- $110,700
- Assessed improvements
- $599,400
Zoning
R5B: floor area ratio 1.94 built, above the 1.50 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Aug 20, 2018: $1,750,000
- Feb 20, 2018: $1,275,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Wallabout Historic District (Historic District). 4 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.