8729 20th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11214
Bath Beach NeighborhoodEstimated payment $19,704/month
Highlights
- 6,767 Sq Ft lot
- Handicap Accessible
- 4-minute walk to 20 Avenue (D,M Line)
About This Lot
Prime Development Opportunity in Bensonhurst.Unlock the full potential of this exceptional development site, now benefiting from the newly approved City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning changes. This Qualifying Residential Site is located in an R5 zone and now allows for a 2.0 Floor Area Ratio (FAR), providing approximately 13,534 buildable square feet on a 6,767 sq ft lot with an impressive 70-foot frontage. Copyrighted proposed plans—available upon request—envision a five-story, 20-unit residential building and qualify for a parking requirement waiver, offering significant development flexibility and efficiency.Situated just minutes away from the 20th Avenue D train station, the property offers excellent transit access and is surrounded by the vibrant amenities of 86th Street's shopping and dining corridor, as well as close proximity to the Gravesend Bay waterfront, parks and schools. The existing structure is a 2.75-story mixed-use building currently classified as Primarily One-Family with Store or Office (currently a community facility).This is a rare opportunity to capitalize on one of South Brooklyn’s most transit-connected and amenity-rich neighborhoods, while taking advantage of NYC’s push for smart, sustainable residential growth. Proposed architectural plans are copyrighted and will be shared with qualified buyers.Disclaimer: This sale may be subject to approval by the Attorney General and Supreme Court pursuant to the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, if required.
Property Details
Property Type
- Land
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,669
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 6,767 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 96 x 70
- Property is zoned R5
Interior Spaces
- 5,824 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
Accessible Home Design
- Handicap Accessible
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Block 6409
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $13,281 | $221,940 | $23,640 | $198,300 |
2024 | $13,281 | $183,840 | $23,640 | $160,200 |
2023 | $12,669 | $193,500 | $23,640 | $169,860 |
2022 | $12,315 | $158,220 | $23,640 | $134,580 |
2021 | $12,983 | $151,260 | $23,640 | $127,620 |
2020 | $12,983 | $132,840 | $23,640 | $109,200 |
2019 | $11,382 | $115,500 | $23,640 | $91,860 |
2018 | $10,597 | $51,984 | $12,769 | $39,215 |
2017 | $10,480 | $51,408 | $13,539 | $37,869 |
2016 | $10,277 | $51,408 | $16,243 | $35,165 |
2015 | $5,849 | $48,674 | $18,458 | $30,216 |
2014 | $5,849 | $45,919 | $20,891 | $25,028 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
05/28/2025 05/28/25 | Price Changed | $3,500,000 | -6.7% | $601 / Sq Ft |
04/25/2025 04/25/25 | Price Changed | $3,750,000 | -6.2% | $644 / Sq Ft |
04/09/2025 04/09/25 | For Sale | $3,999,000 | -- | $687 / Sq Ft |
Source: Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 490741

APN: 06409-0015
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