2281 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn

Gas station · built 1950 · Block 8488, Lot 1.

Building permits

New Building, filed Apr 16, 2026, 1 story, described as “Construction of a 2,860 SF convenience store building accessory to an automotive service station.”
Alteration, filed Jan 7, 2026, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of 30' curb cut located on Flatbush Avenue as indicated in plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Alteration, filed Dec 17, 2025, estimated cost $15K, described as “Installation of a new 3,453.5 SF canopy over dispenser islands. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Alteration, filed Dec 17, 2025, estimated cost $30K, described as “Removal of existing canopy. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
Alteration, filed Dec 15, 2025, estimated cost $3K, described as “Installation of ground ID sign on proposed sign structure; sign structure filed under separate application.”
Alteration, filed Oct 27, 2025, estimated cost $4K, described as “Installation of sign poles/ foundation.”
Demolition, filed Aug 29, 2025, estimated cost $25K, described as “Demolition of existing 2340 sf gasoline service station building.”
Alteration, filed May 6, 2025, estimated cost $150K, described as “Removal of (3) UST's w assoc. dispensers & piping. Installation of (1) 12k gal. UST & (1) 12k gal. compartment UST consisting of 8k gal. / 4k gal. compartments w assoc. piping, islands, & dispensers. SOE filed separately. No change in use,…”

C8-1: floor area ratio 0.10 built, 1.00 allowed by base zoning.

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year.

Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.