237 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn
Three-family · built c. 1879 · Block 1918, Lot 33.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Sep 30, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 15, 2025, estimated cost $80K, described as “Proposed front facade repairs. No change to use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 30, 2025, estimated cost $388K, described as “Proposed conversion from three(3) to two(2) Family Dwelling, and horizontal enlargement on basement and 01 floor. Interior work for General Construction, Plumbing, and Mechanical filed under separate applications.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 16, 2025, estimated cost $38K, described as “Proposed minor modification to existing interior partitions layout. No change to use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 6, 2025, estimated cost $8K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffold as per plans in complaince with chapter 33 of NYC bc. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $278,820
- 2026–27 tax
- $11,371
- Market value (city estimate)
- $4,647,000
- Taxable value
- $57,307
- Assessed land
- $39,360
- Assessed improvements
- $239,460
Zoning
R6B: floor area ratio 1.59 built, 2.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Jun 26, 2025: $3,100,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Clinton Hill Historic District (Historic District). 6 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.