# 420 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

Three-family · built c. 1872 · Block 1959, Lot 63.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3019590063/420-vanderbilt-avenue

More construction in Fort Greene: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/fort-greene.md

Every lot on block 1959: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/1959.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Sep 3, 2026, estimated cost $141K, described as “Renovation of the basement/1st floor duplex unit in three family residence. Partition work. Kitchen and bathroom renovation. New porch at the rear.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 21, 2025, estimated cost $42K, described as “Installation of solar PV system. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 14, 2024, 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.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $133,080
- 2026–27 tax: $5,270
- Market value (city estimate): $2,218,000
- Taxable value: $40,800
- Assessed land: $40,260
- Assessed improvements: $92,820

## Tax breaks

- Solar abatement, through Jun 30, 2030, a $3,104 credit this tax year.

## 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.

## Landmarks

Part of Fort Greene Historic District (Historic District). 6 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

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