# 896 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn

Commercial · built c. 1878 · Block 2574, Lot 1.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3025740001/896-manhattan-avenue

More construction in Greenpoint: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/greenpoint.md

Every lot on block 2574: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/2574.md

## 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.

## 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.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

## Landmarks

Part of Greenpoint Historic District (Historic District). 16 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

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