Permits Filed for Mixed-Use Project in Borough Park

• Permits have been filed for a five-story mixed-use building at 1457 53rd Street in Borough Park, Brooklyn.
• The proposed development will include 10 residential condominium units and more than 3,000 square feet of community facility space.
• The vacant site does not require demolition, allowing the project to move directly toward construction once approvals are secured.

What the Proposed Development Includes

Plans have been filed for a new five-story mixed-use development at 1457 53rd Street in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. The property is located between 14th and 15th Avenues and is within walking distance of the 55th Street subway station, which is served by the D train. According to the permit application, the building will rise 55 feet and contain approximately 12,659 square feet of space. Of that total, 9,620 square feet will be dedicated to residential use, while 3,039 square feet will be reserved for community facility space.

What the Residential Project Will Offer

The development is planned to include 10 residential units, with an average size of approximately 962 square feet, indicating the homes will likely be offered as condominiums. In addition to the residential component, the steel-framed building will feature a cellar and a 25-foot rear yard, providing additional outdoor space for the property.

What Comes Next for the Site

The project is being developed by 1457 53rd Street LLC, with Eliyohu Schneider of Mey Associates serving as the architect of record. Because the site is currently vacant, demolition permits are not expected to be necessary, allowing the project to move more quickly into the construction phase once building permits are approved. A construction timeline has not yet been announced.

What This Means for Borough Park

While relatively modest in scale, the proposed development will add new residential housing and community facility space to Borough Park, a neighborhood that continues to see infill development on underutilized sites. Projects like this help maximize vacant parcels by introducing higher-density housing near public transportation while supporting the neighborhood's continued residential growth.