# 609 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Single family with store · built c. 1931 · Block 3362, Lot 126.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3033620126/609-knickerbocker-avenue

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

Every lot on block 3362: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/3362.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Apr 11, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Mechanical installation in conjunction with general construction alteration. All as per plans submitted herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 12, 2024, estimated cost $5K, 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 11, 2024, estimated cost $79K, described as “Roof joist reinforcement. New steel beams in cellar to support 1ST floor. Masonry repairs and tiebacks. New skylight opening support on roof. All as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed May 12, 2024, estimated cost $284K, described as “Renovation to existing commercial space on 1ST floor and dwelling unit on 2ND floor. Minor work in cellar. Remove and construct partitions and finishes. Replace existing storefront. Facade repair. Replace windows. All as per plans…”
- Alteration, filed May 12, 2024, estimated cost $38K, described as “Replace, remove and install new plumbing fixtures as per plans submitted herewith.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $57,360
- 2026–27 tax: $6,346
- Market value (city estimate): $956,000
- Taxable value: $31,981
- Assessed land: $10,680
- Assessed improvements: $46,680

## Zoning

R6: floor area ratio 1.54 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.

## Recent sales

- Mar 19, 2024: $1,200,000

Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.

## 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