# 6821 16th Avenue, Brooklyn

Two-family · built c. 1910 · Block 5575, Lot 2.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3055750002/6821-16-avenue

More construction in Bensonhurst: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/bensonhurst.md

Every lot on block 5575: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/5575.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Apr 7, 2026, estimated cost $60K, described as “Renovation of existing cellar, 1ST and 2ND floor with plumbing work:relocate kitchen and bathroom fixtures; new 3-pc bathroom, boilers and hot water heaters in cellar; new yard drain at rear yard. No change in use, egress or occupancy…”
- Alteration, filed Apr 7, 2026, estimated cost $150K, described as “Renovation of existing cellar, 1ST and 2ND floor with general construction: new partitions, doors, flooring and cosmetic work; replace stair at rear yard. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $119,040
- 2026–27 tax: $7,019
- Market value (city estimate): $1,984,000
- Taxable value: $34,565
- Assessed land: $13,140
- Assessed improvements: $105,900

## Zoning

R5: floor area ratio 1.54 built, above the 1.50 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Recent sales

- Mar 26, 2026: $1,200,000, 3,072 sq ft ($391 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.

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