# 520 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

Single family · built c. 1920 · Block 3910, Lot 21.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3039100021/520-jamaica-avenue

More construction in Cypress Hills: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/cypress-hills.md

Every lot on block 3910: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/3910.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Oct 3, 2025, estimated cost $44K, described as “Scope of work is solely for the installation of the solar electronic generating system.all other work is not to be relied upon as being approved and/or permitted by thenyc department of buildings.\*no change to use, egress or occupancy.\*”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $42,780
- 2026–27 tax: $1,980
- Market value (city estimate): $713,000
- Taxable value: $26,784
- Assessed land: $10,920
- Assessed improvements: $31,860

## Tax breaks

- Solar abatement, through Jun 30, 2030, a $3,335 credit this tax year.

## Zoning

R4: floor area ratio 0.80 built, 1.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

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