96 70th Street, Brooklyn
Two-family · built c. 1925 · Block 5882, Lot 29.
Building permits
- New Building, filed May 21, 2026, 3 stories, described as “Application is filed for 1 detached 2-family residential building on a single tax lot, and combined zoning lot with a second 2-family (app #B01393750-1I). All work as per plans submitted herewith.”
- Alteration, filed May 5, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Application is filed for the installation of 8'-0' high temporary construction fence. Application includes lot #29 and lot # 31. All work as per plans submitted herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy filled under this application”
- Alteration, filed Apr 30, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Application filed for installation of new 5'-0" curb cut along 70TH street. All work as per plans submitted herewith.”
- Demolition, filed Jan 13, 2025, estimated cost $9K, described as “Full demolition of a frame garage as per plan.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 10, 2025, estimated cost $15K, described as “Installation of a new construction fence as per plan aligned with the building property line. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Demolition, filed Jan 10, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Proposed demolition of a 2 story house.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 10, 2025, estimated cost $13K, described as “Installation of a new sidewalk shed in front of a 2-story residential building as per plan. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $102,900
- 2026–27 tax
- $15,237
- Market value (city estimate)
- $1,715,000
- Taxable value
- $76,789
- Assessed land
- $26,400
- Assessed improvements
- $76,500
Zoning
R4A: floor area ratio 0.38 built, 1.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Oct 3, 2024: $1,850,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.