855 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn
House of worship · built c. 1852 · Block 3264, Lot 1.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Oct 15, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation and use of temporary construction fence as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 6, 2026, estimated cost $25K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 27, 2026, estimated cost $700K, described as “Stablization project to resolve DOB violation VIO26-01622 as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 8, 2024, estimated cost $50K, described as “Exterior and roof repair project as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $632,700
- Market value (city estimate)
- $1,406,000
- Taxable value
- $0
- Assessed land
- $101,700
- Assessed improvements
- $531,000
Tax breaks
- Nonprofit exemption (house of worship), with no end date, about $68,635 a year below the full tax.
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 0.90 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Landmarks
Part of Reformed Church of South Bushwick (Individual Landmark). 8 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
Board and land use applications
- 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…
In the news
City Will Demolish All of Bushwick Church as FDNY Probes Possible Arson, Brownstoner, Jul 14, 2026.