885 New York Avenue, Brooklyn
Vacant land · Block 4870, Lot 52.
Building permits
- New Building — Multi-Family, filed May 15, 2026, 45 units, 9 stories, described as “Development hub Job by Default; As Project is greater than Seven (7) stories, Per service notice Posted April 16, 2021 such Jobs shall be assigned to the Development Hub Unit - Subject building is a Nine Story Building”
- Alteration, filed Aug 20, 2026, estimated cost $1K, described as “Bpp filed herewith for a new sidewalk, curb & roadway filed in conjunction to new building application #B01398835-I1”
- Alteration, filed Aug 13, 2026, described as “Curb cut application filed in conjunction to NB application # B01398835-I1”
- Alteration, filed Jul 7, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Application filed herewith for the installation of a temporary construction fence”
- Alteration, filed Feb 23, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed and overhead protection as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 7, 2023, estimated cost $160, described as “Proposed construction fence. No change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Demolition, filed Nov 29, 2023, estimated cost $70K, described as “Full demolition to a three story house”
- Alteration, filed May 25, 2022, estimated cost $3K, described as “Filing for installation of footing / foundation elements in conjunction with bis new building application no. 321589731.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $19,620
- 2026–27 tax
- $3,893
- Market value (city estimate)
- $327,000
- Taxable value
- $19,620
- Assessed land
- $19,620
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 0.00 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Feb 5, 2020: $860,000, 1,778 sq ft ($484 per sq ft)
- Aug 14, 2019: $366,319
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
In the news
New Permits Filed for 885 New York Avenue in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York YIMBY, May 30, 2026.