655 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn
Library · built 1956 · Block 4090, Lot 1.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jul 17, 2026, estimated cost $11K, described as “Install 200 lf of construction fence to enclose site”
- Alteration, filed Apr 24, 2026, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation and use of sidewalk shed as per plans filed herewith. This application is filed in conjunction with NB B01187618-I1.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 16, 2026, estimated cost $13K, described as “Cap and remove (1) gas meter, gas piping for (1) gas boiler NYC boiler no. 170649-01. (1) gas hot water heater and (1) gas stove for building to be demolished under application B01280239. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Demolition, filed Jan 7, 2026, estimated cost $8K, described as “Demolition of rear garage”
- Alteration, filed Oct 31, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of construction fence/enclosure as per plans filed herewith. This application is filed in conjunction with NB B01187618-I1. THE PLYWOOD FENCE WITH SLIDING GATES WITH METAL DOORS ON SCHENCK AVENUE ELEVATION.”
- Demolition, filed Oct 3, 2025, estimated cost $360K, described as “Demolition of structure”
- Alteration, filed Aug 20, 2025, estimated cost $65K, described as “Filing for new curb cut installation to be used as access to New Building off-street parking spots. Related BPP #340918644.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 2, 2025, estimated cost $3.2M, described as “Filing for removals of existing exterior civil construction (walls, handrails, gates, etc.) and installation and furnishing of new civil construction as per plans filed herewith. Full demolition and nbee jobs filed seperately.”
- Major Renovation — Non-residential, filed Apr 11, 2025, estimated cost $16.1M, 3 stories, described as “Partial demolition of existing building and construction of new building using existing elements as per plans filed. Changes to use, egress, and occupancy based on design of new building.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,188,000
- Market value (city estimate)
- $2,640,000
- Taxable value
- $0
- Assessed land
- $134,100
- Assessed improvements
- $1,053,900
Zoning
R5: floor area ratio 0.91 built, 1.50 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Board and land use applications
- NEW LOTS PLAZA (City Planning P2008K0180): Completed, decided May 19, 2008. UDAAP & DISPO TO BUILD A 7-STORY BLDG
- NEW LOTS PLAZA (City Planning P2008K0181): Completed, decided May 19, 2008. 08HPD012K: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO CHANGE TWO BLOCKS MAPPED WITH C8-1 T O AN R6A/C2-4
In the news
East New York Library at African Burial Ground Razed for New Build, Brownstoner, Oct 27, 2026.