Vertical Enlargement at 979 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
979 BEDFORD AVENUE, BROOKLYN, 11205 · Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)
What was permitted
A significant general construction project is underway at 979 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) neighborhood. This permit allows for the vertical enlargement of an existing three-story residential building.
The project, issued on May 11, 2026, will convert the building into a four-story plus cellar and penthouse residential use building. With an estimated project cost of $950,000, this represents a substantial investment in property expansion, managed by Y&L INTERIOR LLC.
Homeowners in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) can see that major building expansions, like the vertical enlargement at 979 Bedford Avenue, involve significant investment, with this project estimated at $950,000.
What it cost
Issued
May 11, 2026
Expires
July 21, 2026
License
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Filed by Y&L INTERIOR LLC · 19 permits across 5 neighborhoods
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Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
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View the official permit record
Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
| Tracking Number | 765762280 |
| Work Permit # | B00924812-I1-GC |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | General Construction |
| Status | Permit Issued |
| Job Description | Proposed vertical enlargement to an existing three (3) story + cellar residential use building converting to four (4) story + cellar and penthouse residential use building. |
| Floor / Unit | Cellar, Cellar, Floor Number(s) 1, Floor Number(s) 2, Floor Number(s) 3, Floor Number(s) 4, Penthouse 1, Roof |
| Estimated Cost | $950,000 |
| Approved | April 23, 2024 |
| Issued | May 11, 2026 |
| Expires | July 21, 2026 |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property Owner
CSG REALTY MANAGEMENT LLC
JOEL BERKOWITZ