B. H. Tal Real Estate is pleased to present one of the largest remaining development opportunities located in the heart of Crown Heights in close proximity to all the major Jewish attractions, upscale shopping, transportation, and Prospect Park: 698 – 708 Empire Boulevard. The site spans 100 feet of frontage on Empire Boulevard. This massive lot is located just blocks to the famous “770” synagogue on Eastern Parkway, Jewish Children’s Museum, fine dining, and shopping on Kingston Avenue.
698 – 708 Empire Boulevard presents a large scale development opportunity with capacity for a roughly 44,160 square foot project with virtually unobstructed views of Brooklyn and Manhattan. There is approximately 36,800 sq ft buildable for the residential portion and 7,360 sq ft buildable for a community facility. There can as well be on-site parking which can be built under or above ground. 698 and 702 Empire Boulevard are currently vacant lots. The 9,200 square-foot four lot assemblage is designated with the versatile R7-1 zoning designation permitting a wide array of development opportunities.
This property is situated very conveniently on the south side of Empire Boulevard between Albany Avenue and Troy Avenue and can provide commuters with easy access to Midtown Manhattan with a short walk to 4, 5, and Q trains. 698 -708 Empire Boulevard is a rare and unique opportunity for the savvy developer to capitalize on the neighborhood’s growing demand for more residential inventory with its R7-1 zoning district, massive lot size, and premier location.
