# 1881 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn

Apartment building · 41 units · built 2022 · Block 6633, Lot 45.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3066330045/1881-mcdonald-avenue

More construction in Ocean Parkway: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/ocean-parkway.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Apr 1, 2025, estimated cost $50K, described as “Installation of mechanical systems as per plans filed herewith”
- Alteration, filed Mar 17, 2025, estimated cost $30K, described as “Installation of mechanical systems”
- Alteration, filed Jan 13, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “Non-illuminated non-advertising accessory wall sign - kid's gym. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 6, 2025, estimated cost $25K, described as “Installation of plumbing fixtures”
- Alteration, filed Oct 7, 2024, estimated cost $20K, described as “Installation of fire protection system”
- Alteration, filed Oct 7, 2024, estimated cost $25K, described as “Installation of plumbing fixtures”
- Alteration, filed Aug 22, 2024, estimated cost $102K, described as “At first floor New partitions ,Indoor Children's play establishment sales of toys ,sensory equipment , offices and therapy rooms”
- Alteration, filed Apr 17, 2023, estimated cost $30K, described as “Installation of Standpipe System.”
- Alteration, filed Sep 6, 2022, estimated cost $8K, described as “Installation of a temporarily supported scaffold, heavy-duty sidewalk shed and Roof Protection per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 16, 2021, estimated cost $1K, described as “Structural work in conjunction with new buildingapplication 321982182”
- Alteration, filed Jun 17, 2021, estimated cost $1K, described as “Foundation work in conjunction with new building application 321982182”
- Alteration, filed Jun 17, 2021, estimated cost $50K, described as “Support of excavation in conjunction with new building application 321982182”
- Alteration, filed Mar 15, 2021, estimated cost $10K, described as “Mechanical systems in conjunction with new building application filed in borough”
- Alteration, filed Mar 15, 2021, estimated cost $30K, described as “Plumbing, sprinkler and standpipe work in conjunction with new building application”
- Alteration, filed Jun 23, 2020, estimated cost $15K, described as “Two new 12 feet wide curb cuts”
- Alteration, filed Feb 13, 2020, estimated cost $3K, described as “8' construction fence”
- Alteration, filed Oct 10, 2019, estimated cost $3K, described as “8' plywood construction fence.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $4,896,450
- 2026–27 tax: $59,643
- Market value (city estimate): $10,881,000
- Taxable value: $479,486
- Assessed land: $347,850
- Assessed improvements: $4,548,600

## Tax breaks

- 421-a exemption, through Jun 30, 2060, about $541,993 a year below the full tax.

## Zoning

R7A: floor area ratio 5.48 built, above the 4.00 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

- 1881-1883 McDonald Avenue Rezoning (City Planning P2016K0351): Completed, decided Oct 2, 2018. This is a private application requesting a Zoning Map Amendment from an R5 district to R7A/C2-4, and a Zoning Text Amendment to establish a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Area coterminous with the project site. These actions would…

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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