85 Argyle Road, Brooklyn
Single family · built c. 1901 · Block 5094, Lot 13.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Jul 20, 2026, estimated cost $240K, described as “Application filed for the excavation &construction of a new masonry cellar below an existing wood framed garage, which is to remain, accessory to a single-family residence. A wood framed stair w/ gypsum board sheathing shall connect the…”
- Alteration, filed Aug 27, 2025, estimated cost $36K, described as “Installation of roof mounted solar panels. No change is use. egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jun 2, 2021, estimated cost $865K, described as “Renovations to existing one family dwelling as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jun 2, 2021, estimated cost $72K, described as “Plumbing work for renovations to existing one family dwelling as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $181,920
- 2026–27 tax
- $10,089
- Market value (city estimate)
- $3,032,000
- Taxable value
- $64,495
- Assessed land
- $40,260
- Assessed improvements
- $141,660
Tax breaks
- Solar abatement, through Jun 30, 2030, a $2,708 credit this tax year.
Zoning
R1-2: floor area ratio 0.59 built, 0.75 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Sep 29, 2017: $2,875,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Prospect Park South Historic District (Historic District). 3 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.