139 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn
Four-family · built c. 1931 · Block 2016, Lot 86.
Building permits
- Major Renovation — Multi-Family, filed Jul 1, 2025, estimated cost $1.4M, 4 units in all, 4 stories, described as “Proposed vertical and horizontal extension with 4 dwelling unit on existing 3 story and basement building”
- Alteration, filed Jul 16, 2023, estimated cost $75K, described as “Structural Rehabilitation work to address vacate order issued by the DOB. A separate application shall be filed to perform renovation work. No change in USE, egress and occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Oct 21, 2021, estimated cost $1K, described as “Herewith file alteration to install temporary construction fence 8'-0" High in conjunction with horizontal & vertical extension at existing 3 story building to become 4 story with 4 family building.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 19, 2018, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code.live load 300PSF.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $39,227
- 2026–27 tax
- $4,655
- Market value (city estimate)
- $87,170
- Taxable value
- $37,422
- Assessed land
- $4,950
- Assessed improvements
- $34,277
Zoning
R6B: floor area ratio 0.78 built, 2.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Jan 19, 2022: $1,275,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.