896 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn
Commercial · built c. 1878 · Block 2574, Lot 1.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Feb 17, 2026, estimated cost $40K, described as “Replacement of air conditioning unit in the cellar MER. All existing ductwork to remain. No change in use egress and occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 11, 2025, estimated cost $5K, described as “Install sign package approved by the landmark preservation commity. Reference docket #: LPC-23-08819. And approved permit #: cne-23-08819”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,361,700
- 2026–27 tax
- $90,593
- Market value (city estimate)
- $3,026,000
- Taxable value
- $835,110
- Assessed land
- $84,600
- Assessed improvements
- $1,277,100
Tax breaks
- ICAP/ICIP exemption, through Jun 30, 2032, about $49,265 a year below the full tax.
Zoning
C4-3A: floor area ratio 3.33 built, above the 3.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Jan 15, 2026: $6,300,000, 12,288 sq ft ($513 per sq ft)
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Greenpoint Historic District (Historic District). 16 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.