# 5904 17th Avenue, Brooklyn

House of worship · built c. 1931 · Block 5510, Lot 43.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3055100043/5904-17-avenue

More construction in Borough Park: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/borough-park.md

Every lot on block 5510: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/5510.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Apr 22, 2024, estimated cost $163K, described as “Extend existing synagogue at rear . Convert 2nd floor use to philanthropic use group 4”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $40,253
- 2026–27 tax: $1,769
- Market value (city estimate): $89,450
- Taxable value: $16,306
- Assessed land: $2,250
- Assessed improvements: $38,003

## Tax breaks

- Nonprofit exemption (house of worship), with no end date, about $2,393 a year below the full tax.

## Zoning

R5: floor area ratio 2.00 built, above the 1.50 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Flood zone

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

## Board and land use applications

- Variance or special permit (Board of Standards and Appeals 2025-46-BZ): Variance or special permit, Denied, filed Oct 15, 2025, decided Sep 14, 2026. Variance (§72-21) to permit the enlargement of a Use Group 111B synagogue and the construction of a Rabbi's apartment for Congregation Or Lashomaim, contrary to bulk regulations. R5 zoning district.

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