# 2481 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn

Two-family with store · built c. 1931 · Block 7173, Lot 75.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3071730075/2481-mcdonald-avenue

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

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Sep 23, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed and construction fence as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter # 33 of the NYC code 2022, no changes in use egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Demolition, filed Jul 14, 2025, estimated cost $38K, described as “Full demolition of one story structure, using hand held and mechanical means”
- Demolition, filed Jul 14, 2025, estimated cost $38K, described as “Full demolition of two story structure using hand held and mechanical to assist on grade”
- Alteration, filed Jun 3, 2025, described as “BESS installation as shown on plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy. ALT GC-EESE filed in conjunction with ALT-CO application #B01030570-I1.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 17, 2024, estimated cost $250K, described as “General construction for installation of battery energy storage system and associated equipment in OSP.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $90,600
- 2026–27 tax: $8,486
- Market value (city estimate): $1,510,000
- Taxable value: $42,768
- Assessed land: $18,540
- Assessed improvements: $72,060

## Zoning

M1-1: floor area ratio 0.45 built, 1.00 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

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

## In the news

[Board Votes No on Gravesend Battery Storage Plan During Heated Meeting](https://www.brownstoner.com/development/gravesend-battery-storage-site-2481-mcdonald-avenue/), Brownstoner, May 8, 2025.

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