816 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn
Two-family · built c. 1899 · Block 5331, Lot 6.
Building permits
- New Building — Residential, filed Aug 8, 2025, 2 units, 4 stories, described as “Foundations for a new 4 floor building”
- Alteration, filed Feb 5, 2025, estimated cost $25K, described as “Soe in conjunction with NB application 321596019”
- Alteration, filed Dec 23, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Demolition, filed Nov 12, 2024, estimated cost $90K, described as “Full demolition to a two story house”
- Alteration, filed Oct 16, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Construction fence in conjunction with NB application #321596019”
- Alteration, filed May 12, 2020, estimated cost $31K, described as “Structural work for the New 4 story 2 Family house , Exterior walls and Interior stairs.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 13, 2020, estimated cost $40K, described as “Mechanical System for New four story 2 Family Dwelling.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 13, 2020, estimated cost $60K, described as “Sprinkler and plumbing for New two family four story House.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 9, 2020, estimated cost $2K, described as “New Curb Cut and side walk.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $83,340
- 2026–27 tax
- $7,338
- Market value (city estimate)
- $1,389,000
- Taxable value
- $36,978
- Assessed land
- $22,080
- Assessed improvements
- $61,260
Zoning
R5: floor area ratio 0.43 built, 1.50 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.