8 Berry Street, Brooklyn
Commercial · built 2014 · Block 2279, Lot 26.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Oct 28, 2026, 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 2022 the NYC building code. Live load 300PSF.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,068,750
- 2026–27 tax
- $109,006
- Market value (city estimate)
- $2,375,000
- Taxable value
- $1,004,850
- Assessed land
- $60,750
- Assessed improvements
- $1,008,000
Zoning
M1-1: floor area ratio 3.78 built, above the 1.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Board and land use applications
- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 328-13-BZ): Variance or special permit, Granted, filed Dec 26, 2013, decided Jan 6, 2015. Special Permit (§73-36) to legalize the operation of physical culture establishment (Brooklyn Athletic Club) on the cellar, first, second, and third floors in a five-story building. M1-1 zoning district.