1542 East New York Avenue, Brooklyn
Police station · built c. 1930 · Block 3489, Lot 121.
Building permits
- New Building — Mid-Rise, filed Mar 12, 2025, 12 stories, described as “Construct a new building - 12 stories in height supportive housing and community facility.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 9, 2026, estimated cost $25K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffolding as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter # 33 of the 2022 code. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 29, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation Of Temporary Single Personnel Hoist As per Plans Submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 16, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. Live load 300PSF.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 12, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Provide all labor, material, equipment, permits, and accessories for the installation of the temporary standpipe system as shown on the drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 10, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 16, 2024, estimated cost $25K, described as “Support of excavation”
- Demolition, filed Aug 1, 2024, estimated cost $400K, described as “Full demolition of three story structure using hand held and mechanical means to assist from exterior.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 30, 2024, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of construction fence”
- Alteration, filed Jan 24, 2019, estimated cost $7K, described as “Installation of sidewalk shed as per plans. Sidewalk shed live load 300 psf shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2014 code no change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $280,350
- 2026–27 tax
- $28,684
- Market value (city estimate)
- $623,000
- Taxable value
- $264,420
- Assessed land
- $67,050
- Assessed improvements
- $213,300
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 1.51 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Board and land use applications
- 1542 E. NEW YORK (City Planning P1986K0255): Completed, decided Apr 17, 1986. DISPOSITION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, 2 PARCELS
In the news
NYCHA Finalizes Development Rights Transfer For 1546 East New York Avenue In Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York YIMBY, Dec 29, 2025.