589 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn
Condominium · 208 units · built 2023 · Block 3861, Lot 7501.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed May 12, 2026, estimated cost $6K, described as “Filing to add plumbing work type in conjunction with GC/MS DOB now job# B01331931, install (1) three compartment sink, and (1) hand-wash sinks, (1) grease trap, and (2) floor drainages inside 1st commercial space (DELI) as per plans.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 17, 2026, estimated cost $576K, described as “Interior partition work with related ceiling and lighting for retail spaces (9600 sf) as per plans filed herewith. No change in egress, use or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 24, 2025, estimated cost $50K, described as “Filing for interior reatail remodeling to propose a deli & grocery @ partial 1ST fl corner retail space, work will include new fl tiles, millwork for shelving, new commercial exhaust hood, and interior finishes throughtout. Work as per…”
- Alteration, filed Jul 28, 2025, estimated cost $506K, described as “Installatio of 86 kw solar energy system on roof. No change of occupancy, use or egress.”
- Alteration, filed May 5, 2023, estimated cost $10K, described as “North hoist: single 7000 # capacity personnel/material hoist during NB const, filed sep. Hoist shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application. Elevator application submitted separately.”
- Alteration, filed May 5, 2023, estimated cost $10K, described as “South hoist: single 7000 # capacity personnel/material hoist during NB const, filed sep. Hoist shall comply with ch #33 of the NYC bc. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application. Elevator application submitted separately.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2023, described as “Installation of temporary supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 14, 2023, estimated cost $50K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffold at 589 christopher avenue, brooklyn as indicated on plans. There will be no change in the use, egress, or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 14, 2023, described as “Installation of temporary sidewalk shed as per plan. No change in use,egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jul 13, 2022, estimated cost $40K, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence as per plans filed herewith. This application is filed in conjunction with NB-321597606.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 15, 2021, estimated cost $40K, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence as per plans filed herewith. This application is filed in conjunction with NB-321597606.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 17, 2021, estimated cost $40K, described as “Installation of temporary construction fence as per plans filed herewith. This application is filed in conjunction with NB-321597606.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 20, 2020, estimated cost $1K, described as “Install 12 ft curb cut as per plans filed. No change to use, egress, or occupancy. Filed in conjunction with NB #321597606.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 6, 2020, estimated cost $1K, described as “Install new sprinkler/standpipe system as per plans filed. No change to use egress or occupancy. Filed in conjunction with NB #321597606.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 6, 2020, estimated cost $1K, described as “Install new temporary standpipe work as per plans filed. No change to use, egress or occupancy. Filed in conjunction with NB #321597606.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 18, 2019, estimated cost $1K, described as “Plumbing work as per plans filed. No change to use, egress, or occupancy. Filed in conjunction with NB #321597606.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 18, 2019, estimated cost $1K, described as “Mechanical work as per plans filed. No change to use, egress, or occupancy. Filed in conjunction with NB #321597606.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 16, 2019, estimated cost $1K, described as “Structural work as per plans filed. No change to use, egress, or occupancy. Filed in conjunction with NB #321597606”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $19,885,050
- 2026–27 tax
- $168,508
- Market value (city estimate)
- $44,189,000
- Taxable value
- $1,553,352
- Assessed land
- $1,368,450
- Assessed improvements
- $18,516,600
- Condo units with their own tax lots
- 3
Tax breaks
- 420-c exemption, through Jun 30, 2052, about $2,280,280 a year below the full tax.
Zoning
R7D (part of the lot is R7A): floor area ratio 4.38 built, 4.66 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
In the news
Housing Lottery Launches for 589 Christopher Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York YIMBY, Aug 8, 2024.