# 59 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn

Two-family · built c. 1931 · Block 2015, Lot 89.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3020150089/59-lefferts-place

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

Every lot on block 2015: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/2015.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Mar 10, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per drawings. Scaffold shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 9, 2023, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary overhead protection at adjacent properties during bldg alteration, filed sep. Overhead protection shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 20, 2022, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of construction fence as per plans”
- Alteration, filed Nov 4, 2022, estimated cost $37K, described as “Install new combined sprinkler system, no change to use egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed May 6, 2022, estimated cost $497K, described as “Moderate Interior renovation of partitions,GWB,Tilework,Kitch cab replacement,trim& cosmetic finishes. Exterior work ,rear yd steel deck,Cellar modification.3Fl balcony at rear, replace exist skylight & hatch. Reduce occupancy to a Two…”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $99,180
- 2026–27 tax: $17,311
- Market value (city estimate): $1,653,000
- Taxable value: $99,180
- Assessed land: $18,180
- Assessed improvements: $81,000

## Tax breaks

- Solar abatement, through Jun 30, 2028, a $2,369 credit this tax year.

## Zoning

R6B: floor area ratio 1.43 built, 2.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Recent sales

- Sep 24, 2026: $6,750,000, 4,400 sq ft ($1,534 per sq ft)
- Dec 17, 2021: $3,575,000

Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.

## 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