500 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn
Apartment building · 36 units · built c. 1930 · Block 1978, Lot 25.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jul 8, 2025, estimated cost $9K, described as “Installation of 300PSF sidewalk shed as per plans. All equipment shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC code 2022. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 1, 2025, estimated cost $50K, described as “Replace existing parapets on two exposures as per plan. Filing in response to ECB violations 39152242Z, 39152243K, 39152294K, & 39152327H. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 13, 2022, estimated cost $71K, described as “Modification to existing Verizon site on roof. Install 2 antennas, replace 6 RRHs, replace 6 antennas, relocate 2 GPS units, remove 1 equipment cabinet, and install 3 equipment cabinets on proposed equipment platform on the roof.”
- Alteration, filed May 3, 2019, estimated cost $28K, described as “Modification to an existing VERIZON telecommunications site. Install 1 new antenna sector (3 antennas and 3 new RRH units), modify 1 existing sector (replace 2 antennas, add (1) antenna, replace 2 RRH units, and install 1 RRH unit), and…”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,489,500
- 2026–27 tax
- $159,373
- Market value (city estimate)
- $3,310,000
- Taxable value
- $1,281,240
- Assessed land
- $211,050
- Assessed improvements
- $1,278,450
Zoning
R6B: floor area ratio 4.18 built, above the 2.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.