452 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn
Commercial · built c. 1931 · Block 3288, Lot 1.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Nov 6, 2025, estimated cost $60K, described as “Install a new commercial kitchen exhaust hood, ductwork at kitchen and exhaust fan on the roof, fire suppression system is done by others, there is no change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 8, 2025, estimated cost $30K, described as “Hereby filing for facade repair work. No change in use occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 28, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of 300PSF sidewalk shed as per plans. All equipment shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC code 2022. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 11, 2024, estimated cost $20K, described as “Replacement for the existing storefront and a new ramp.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 11, 2024, estimated cost $60K, described as “Application filed for installation of new mechanical unit as per plans filed herewith. No change to use egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 11, 2024, estimated cost $21K, described as “Application filed for plumbing”
- Alteration, filed Jan 10, 2024, estimated cost $213K, described as “Tenant improvement of an existing building for Starbucks Coffee. Work shall include interior partitions, interior finishes, equipment,lighting, hvac, plumbing and signage. signage under separate permit.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 3, 2023, estimated cost $10K, described as “Cap and removal of existing gas-fired boiler and installation of new hot water heater as per plans. Re-filing of DOB # 301352694. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $368,550
- 2026–27 tax
- $39,980
- Market value (city estimate)
- $819,000
- Taxable value
- $368,550
- Assessed land
- $108,900
- Assessed improvements
- $259,650
Zoning
C4-3: floor area ratio 2.00 built, 3.40 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
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…