260 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Apartment building · 58 units · built 1986 · Block 3197, Lot 34.

Building permits

Alteration, filed Feb 24, 2022, estimated cost $32K, described as “Mechanical Systems in conjunction with application B00558782”
Alteration, filed Feb 16, 2022, estimated cost $27K, described as “Plumbing/Sprinkler work in conjunction with ALT application B00558782”
Alteration, filed Nov 1, 2021, estimated cost $350K, described as “Conversion of existing non-conforming commercial use ( offices ) into residential units subject to Article I Chapter 5 of NYCZR on the portion of the 1st floor . No work on exterior of the building. interior work only as indicated on…”
No Work, filed Aug 19, 2020
Alteration, filed Jun 5, 2018, described as “Installation of pipe scaffold as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Alteration, filed Apr 19, 2018, described as “Installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Alteration, filed Nov 20, 2017, described as “Installation of plywood fence as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”

Nonprofit exemption (house of worship), with no end date, about $697,343 a year below the full tax.

R6: floor area ratio 3.38 built, above the 2.43 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

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

Bushwick Neighborhood Plan (City Planning 2019K0199): Completed. This is an application for a 300-block section of Bushwick, Brooklyn, Community District 4 to create a thriving and inclusive Bushwick through preservation and creation of affordable housing, targeted investments in neighborhood…