# 1540 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

Apartment building · 9 units · built 2021 · Block 5010, Lot 59.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3050100059/1540-brooklyn-avenue

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

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Dec 26, 2023, estimated cost $8K, described as “Application filed here to propose mechanical systems work type in conjunction with main application # 3407668166”
- Alteration, filed May 23, 2022, estimated cost $8K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 14, 2022, estimated cost $20K, described as “Sprinkler application filed in conjunction with job number 340766816”
- Alteration, filed Feb 11, 2022, estimated cost $35K, described as “Plumbing work type filed in conjunction with NB job number 340766816”
- Alteration, filed Aug 24, 2021, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. Live load 300PSF.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 19, 2021, estimated cost $104K, described as “Foundation and soe work in conjunction with application 340766852”
- Alteration, filed Feb 19, 2021, estimated cost $104K, described as “Foundation and soe work in conjunction with application 340766816”
- Alteration, filed Dec 21, 2020, estimated cost $4K, described as “8'plywood construction fence”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $639,000
- 2026–27 tax: $2,064
- Market value (city estimate): $1,420,000
- Taxable value: $16,589
- Assessed land: $37,350
- Assessed improvements: $601,650

## Tax breaks

- 421-a exemption, through Jun 30, 2060, about $77,422 a year below the full tax.

## Zoning

R6: floor area ratio 3.35 built, above the 2.43 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Recent sales

- Oct 23, 2020: $1,050,000, 2,261 sq ft ($464 per sq ft)

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

[Permits Filed for 1540 Brooklyn Avenue in East Flatbush, Brooklyn](https://newyorkyimby.com/2020/09/permits-filed-for-1540-brooklyn-avenue-in-east-flatbush-brooklyn.html), New York YIMBY, Sep 18, 2020.

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