# 161 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Four-family · built c. 1918 · Block 1969, Lot 87.

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On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3019690087/161-gates-avenue

More construction in Clinton Hill: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/clinton-hill.md

Every lot on block 1969: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/1969.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed May 27, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed and pipe scaffolding as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 15, 2025, estimated cost $120K, described as “Combination of two existing apartments within a multiple dwelling”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $762,300
- 2026–27 tax: $34,409
- Assessed land: $180,000
- Assessed improvements: $582,300

## Zoning

R6B: floor area ratio 1.98 built, 2.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

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