# 491 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Commercial · built 2006 · Block 3308, Lot 1.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3033080001/491-knickerbocker-avenue

More construction in Bushwick: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/bushwick.md

Every lot on block 3308: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/3308.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Nov 23, 2021, estimated cost $18K, described as “Repair existing walkway and brick pointing work at cracked area on existing exterior and replace existing asphalt at damenged area. No change of egress, use and occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 23, 2020, estimated cost $5K, described as “Erect illuminated business accessory sign on wall not within view of arterial highway or public park 1/2 acre or more. No change in use egrtess or occupancy”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $1,370,250
- 2026–27 tax: $80,542
- Market value (city estimate): $3,045,000
- Taxable value: $742,455
- Assessed land: $215,100
- Assessed improvements: $1,155,150

## Tax breaks

- ICAP/ICIP exemption, through Jun 30, 2031, about $42,397 a year below the full tax.

## Zoning

R6: floor area ratio 0.75 built, 2.43 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…

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