# 589 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn

Condominium · 208 units · built 2023 · Block 3861, Lot 7501.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3038617501/589-christopher-avenue

More construction in Brownsville: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/brownsville.md

Every lot on block 3861: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/3861.md

## 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](https://newyorkyimby.com/2024/08/housing-lottery-launches-for-589-christopher-avenue-in-brownsville-brooklyn.html), New York YIMBY, Aug 8, 2024.

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