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686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Property Information

686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 686 4th Avenue
Secondary address 167-171 21st St
Neighborhood Greenwood Heights
Zip code 11232
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00639-0042

Sales & Tax Overview for 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/16/2009
Purchase price $600,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $26,829

Lot & Building Information for 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 3,000
Lot dimensions 50 ft x 60 ft
Building class One Story Retail Building (K1)
Building sqft 3,000
Building dimensions 50 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1982
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 1
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.41 Miles
Closest fire station 0.64 Miles

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Other Property Data for 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 167-171 21st St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
  • 686-690 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232

About 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This One Story Retail Building (K1) located at 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 has a total of 3,000 square feet and a current price per square foot of $200.

What is the year built & the current market value of 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232?

686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 was built in 1982 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $657,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/16/2009 $600,000

Title Documents for 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/16/2009 - D
08/07/2009 - R
Deed
(2009080500486001)
12/31/2003 - D
04/29/2004 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2004011501747002)
12/31/2003 - D
04/29/2004 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004011501747001)
08/08/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3540007293454)
08/08/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3410007293441)
08/08/2000 - R Agreement
(3290007293429)
08/08/2000 - R Mortgage
(3390007292139)
05/14/1997 - R Mortgage
(3170005619917)
04/01/1997 - D
05/14/1997 - R
Deed
(3090005619909)
07/20/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3090004794309)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $23,871
Estimated property tax: $26,829
Tax assessor's market value: $657,000
Assessed value: $295,650

Assessment History for 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $657,000 $295,650 $220,050 10.848% $23,871 $23,871 +11.02%
2024/25 $569,000 $256,050 $199,800 10.762% $21,502 $21,502 +7.92%
2023/24 $481,000 $216,450 $188,100 10.592% $19,924 $19,924 +2.94%
2022/23 $404,000 $181,800 $181,800 10.646% $19,354 $19,354 +19.73%
2021/22 $334,000 $150,300 $150,300 10.755% $16,165 $16,165 -22.24%

Permits for 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/25/2006 Alteration type 2
04/09/1998 Sign
02/18/1998 Sign
02/18/1998 Sign
12/09/1997 Alteration type 1
10/28/1997 Alteration type 1
06/13/1997 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & Prospect Ave at SW Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.206
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Bus Routes
Name 3 Av/20 St
Line B37
Distance (miles) 0.12

Neighbors for 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 686 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
151 21st St, Brooklyn 2,500 04/05/2004 $218,500
160 20th St, Brooklyn 3,360 09/22/2023 $1,270,000
141 21st St, Brooklyn 2,500 06/30/2004
163 21st St, Brooklyn 2,500 04/17/2012 $600,000
143 21st St, Brooklyn 5,000 06/30/2004
150 20th St, Brooklyn 30,687 07/18/2016
138 20th St, Brooklyn 1,125 05/21/2004 $258,000
157 21st St, Brooklyn 5,000 11/27/2018
146 20th St, Brooklyn 3,750 08/02/2004
144 20th St, Brooklyn 3,750 05/20/2010
140 20th St, Brooklyn 2,845 02/24/2011
682 4th Ave, Brooklyn 1,080 01/09/1998
142 20th St, Brooklyn 1,736 09/29/2015 $995,000
149 21st St, Brooklyn 5,000 09/30/2025
165 21st St, Brooklyn 2,500 04/17/2012 $150,000
684 4th Ave, Brooklyn 2,150 08/19/2008
161 21st St, Brooklyn 7,500 06/24/2013
159 21st St, Brooklyn 2,500 03/25/2015
147 21st St, Brooklyn 1,500 06/30/2004
148 20th St, Brooklyn 2,612 12/28/2011
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