# 885 New York Avenue, Brooklyn

Vacant land · Block 4870, Lot 52.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3048700052/885-new-york-avenue

More construction in Flatbush: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/flatbush.md

## 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.

## 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.

## Flood zone

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

## In the news

[New Permits Filed for 885 New York Avenue in East Flatbush, Brooklyn](https://newyorkyimby.com/2026/05/new-permits-filed-for-885-new-york-avenue-in-east-flatbush-brooklyn.html), New York YIMBY, May 30, 2026.

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