1580 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn
Library · built 1963 · Block 8204, Lot 68.
Building permits
- New Building — Non-residential, filed Aug 29, 2024, 2 stories, described as “Filing for a two story new building for brooklyn public library use per plans filed herewith.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 15, 2026, estimated cost $201K, described as “Installation of solar PV on existing rooftop. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 24, 2026, estimated cost $6K, described as “Installation of temporary roof protection as per plans. Temporary protection shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed May 13, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Use of telehandler for site servicing during building construction. This application is filed in conjunction with NB B01098556”
- Alteration, filed Sep 8, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of construction fence as per plans. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Demolition, filed Jul 31, 2025, estimated cost $150K, described as “Full demolition of a 1 story building”
- Alteration, filed Jul 11, 2025, estimated cost $75K, described as “Interior Demolition of 1 story public library building”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $557,550
- Market value (city estimate)
- $1,239,000
- Taxable value
- $0
- Assessed land
- $206,100
- Assessed improvements
- $351,450
Zoning
R4-1: floor area ratio 0.69 built, 1.00 allowed by base zoning.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Board and land use applications
- CANARSIE PUBLIC LIBRARY (City Planning P2000K0020): Completed, decided Dec 22, 1999. ACQUISITION OF AN EXISTING FACILITY & A DRIVEWAY LOT IN*ORDER TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE THIS BRANCH
In the news
New Canarsie Library Breaks Ground at 1580 Rockaway Parkway in Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York YIMBY, Feb 10, 2026.