# 68 Downing Street, Brooklyn

Three-family · built c. 1871 · Block 1982, Lot 60.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3019820060/68-downing-street

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

Every lot on block 1982: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/1982.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jun 5, 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 Jun 27, 2022, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 300PSF sidewalk shed and pipe scaffolding as per plans, all equipment shall comply with chapter # 33 of the NYC code 2014, no changes in use egress or occupancy under this application.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $181,680
- 2026–27 tax: $7,499
- Market value (city estimate): $3,028,000
- Taxable value: $37,790
- Assessed land: $35,940
- Assessed improvements: $145,740

## Zoning

R6B: floor area ratio 1.77 built, 2.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

Part of Clinton Hill Historic District (Historic District). 2 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