NYC Council Approves 395 Flatbush Tower, Set to Be Brooklyn's Second Tallest

The new residential tower led by Rabina and Park Tower Group will become a prominent addition to Brooklyn's skyline.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 8:05pm

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The New York City Council has approved plans for a new 840-foot residential tower at 395 Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The tower, led by developers Rabina and Park Tower Group, is set to become the second-tallest building in Brooklyn and will include 1,263 apartments, 325 of which will be affordable units.

Why it matters

The approval of this project underscores New York City's push to leverage higher-density zoning to deliver more housing, particularly in areas with underutilized public assets like vacant office buildings. As one of the first developments in Brooklyn to move forward under the city's new high-density zoning framework, 395 Flatbush will serve as an early test case for how these updated land-use rules translate into large-scale housing production.

The details

The 840-foot tower will replace a largely vacant, city-owned seven-story office building on a key Brooklyn block. The project is planned to deliver 1,263 residential apartments, with 325 units designated as affordable housing serving a range of income levels. In addition to the residential component, the development will include 66,000 square feet of retail space and 75,000 square feet of space that can be used for commercial offices or community facilities.

  • The New York City Council approved the plans for 395 Flatbush Ave. in March 2026.

The players

Rabina

The real estate development company leading the 395 Flatbush project, along with Park Tower Group.

Park Tower Group

The real estate development company leading the 395 Flatbush project, along with Rabina.

Josh Rabina

The president and CEO of Rabina, who stated that the 395 Flatbush project is designed as a state-of-the-art mixed-use development that addresses New York City's urgent demand for housing across income bands.

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What they’re saying

“395 Flatbush is designed as a state-of-the-art mixed-use development that addresses the city's urgent demand for housing across income bands.”

— Josh Rabina, President and CEO of Rabina (cremarketbeat.com)

What’s next

The 395 Flatbush tower is expected to be the first development in Brooklyn to move forward under the city's new high-density zoning framework, making it an early test case for how the updated land-use rules translate into large-scale housing production.

The takeaway

This project highlights New York City's efforts to leverage higher-density zoning to deliver more housing, particularly in areas with underutilized public assets. As one of the first developments to move forward under the city's new zoning rules, 395 Flatbush will serve as an important case study for how these updated regulations can spur large-scale residential development and address the city's ongoing housing shortage.