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.
Lot/land
Price cut: $250K (5/28)
$3,500,000
8729 20th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
--beds
--baths
6,767Square Feet
Unimproved Land
Built in 1910
6,767 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$601/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 28, 2025 at 08:34am
Listing by:
MadisonEstates Sothebys Realty 718-232-1004,
Lawrence Wong 646-732-4452
Source: BNYMLS,MLS#: 490741

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Facts & features
Interior
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,824
- Total interior livable area: 5,824 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Handicap Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 70 Ft
Lot
- Size: 6,767 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70x96
Details
- Foundation area: 4368
- Parcel number: 064090015
- Zoning: R5
- Special conditions: Arm's Length
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brooklyn
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $601/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,064,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,669
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
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