221 Penn Street, Brooklyn
Two-family · built c. 1901 · Block 2213, Lot 61.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Aug 1, 2024, estimated cost $10K, 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.”
- Major Renovation — Residential, filed May 23, 2023, estimated cost $2.0M, 2 units in all, 4 stories, described as “Proposed vertical and horizontal extension, interior renovation, to existing 3 story with basement and cellar residential building. Proposed 4 story withcellar residential building. 2 dwelling units proposed. Quality housing proposed.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $162,840
- 2026–27 tax
- $12,897
- Market value (city estimate)
- $2,714,000
- Taxable value
- $64,996
- Assessed land
- $19,260
- Assessed improvements
- $143,580
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 2.21 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Jul 5, 2022: $1,370,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.