Emerson Hill Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
2181 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11234
Mixed signals — review carefully
Flood-claim history is the main driver — $10.7M paid across 486 claims in ZIP 11234.
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Signals from government records — tap any tile for the source.Public records on file: 5 of 9
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Flood zone at this address
This zone is outside the high-risk flood area, so flood insurance is usually optional. Mapped by FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer at this building's location. FEMA NFHL
Schools nearby
- Jhs 78 Roy H Mann0.3 mi
- Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach0.3 mi
- Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School0.5 mi
Distances are straight-line from this building. Enrollment counts come from the federal school directory — no school ratings are published in this data, so none are shown. NCES Common Core of Data
Know the risks before you buy
Natural-hazard profile — Richmond County
Overall county risk: Relatively Moderate compared with other U.S. counties.
FEMA expects natural hazards to cost $82.0M per year across Richmond County as a whole (buildings, people, and agriculture combined).
County-level ratings from FEMA's National Risk Index (Dec 2025 data) — relative to other U.S. counties, not specific to this building.
Flood claim history — ZIP 11234
Federal flood insurance has paid $10.7M across 486 claims in this ZIP code since 1978. The worst year was 2012 ($8.9M paid).
ZIP-level history for the whole ZIP code, not this building. Source: OpenFEMA NFIP claims (redacted, public domain).
What those hazards mean for insurance
- Separate policyFlood. Not covered by standard condo or homeowners policies — flood damage needs a separate NFIP or private flood policy (for both the association and your unit). FEMA FloodSmart
- Separate policyEarthquake. Typically excluded from standard policies — earthquake coverage is a separate policy or endorsement with its own (often percentage) deductible. Colorado DOI buyer’s guide
- Special deductibleHurricane. Wind is usually a covered peril, but hurricane or named-storm claims often carry a separate deductible expressed as a percentage of the insured value — 1% to as high as 15%. NAIC
- Special deductibleWind & hail. Usually covered, but many policies apply a separate wind/hail deductible — a flat amount or a percentage of the dwelling coverage. Virginia SCC guide
How policies typically treat these perils — not a coverage determination for this building. Check the association’s master policy and your own unit (HO-6) policy.
What condo owners pay — state average
- New York average: $611/yr for a condo unit-owner (HO-6) policy — 7% above the U.S. average of $572 (2022, the latest state-by-state study). NAIC
- Flood is separate: standard condo policies don’t cover flood — NFIP flood policies in New York average $1,229/yr across 163,503 policies in force (June 30, 2026). FEMA
Averages for the geography shown — not a quote for this building. Actual premiums vary by insured value, deductibles, construction, and insurer.
The insurance market in New York
- If the private market says no: New York Property Insurance Underwriting Association (NYPIUA) — statewide dwelling-fire and commercial property when the private market declines; also runs the coastal C-MAP program.
- Mitigation discounts: New York requires insurers to offer premium discounts for hurricane/storm shutters and impact-resistant glazing (Ins. Law §§2346, 2346-a). NY DFS
- Storm deductibles: Windstorm and hurricane deductibles commonly run 1% to 5% of the dwelling value, most often downstate (NYC, Long Island, coastal Westchester). NY DFS guide
State-level market facts verified against the linked official sources (July 2026) — not a quote or availability determination for this building. Consumer help: NY Department of Financial Services.
Insurance market in New York
State-level market rules, not a quote for this building. They shape what cover the association can buy and what it costs. NAIC state filings
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Rules that hit your wallet
- Aug 3, 2026 — Fannie Mae retires Limited Review: most condo loans need full project review — National Mortgage Professional
- Jan 4, 2027 — associations must budget at least 15% of assessments to reserves for agency-backed loans — Whiteford client alert
- Since Jul 1, 2026 — insurance deductibles above $50K can fail a building for financing — condo-approval.com
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