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689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 689 5th Avenue
Secondary address 237-243 21st St
Neighborhood Greenwood Heights
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00891-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 02/16/2021
Purchase price $2,400,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $23,214

Lot & Building Information for 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,853
Lot dimensions 25.17 ft x 80 ft
Building class Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 5,520
Building dimensions 25.5 ft x 55.5 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Year built 1931
Year last altered 2000
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 8
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.44 Miles
Closest fire station 0.63 Miles

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Other Property Data for 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 237-243 21st St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

About 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 5,520 square feet and a current price per square foot of $434.

What is the year built & the current market value of 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $384,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/16/2021 $2,400,000

Title Documents for 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/28/2022 - D
04/15/2022 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2022040700359007)
03/28/2022 - D
04/15/2022 - R
Agreement
(2022040700359006)
03/28/2022 - D
04/15/2022 - R
Mortgage
(2022040700359005)
03/23/2022 - D
04/13/2022 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2022040700451004)
03/23/2022 - D
04/13/2022 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2022040700451003)
03/23/2022 - D
04/13/2022 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2022040700451001)
03/23/2022 - D
04/15/2022 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2022040700359004)
03/23/2022 - D
04/15/2022 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2022040700359003)
03/23/2022 - D
04/15/2022 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2022040700359002)
03/23/2022 - D
04/15/2022 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2022040700359001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $21,495
Estimated property tax: $23,214
Tax assessor's market value: $384,000
Assessed value: $172,800

Assessment History for 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $384,000 $172,800 $172,800 12.439% $21,495 $21,495 +6.15%
2024/25 $360,000 $162,000 $162,000 12.5% $20,250 $20,250 +5.87%
2023/24 $340,000 $153,000 $153,000 12.502% $19,128 $19,128 +3.75%
2022/23 $334,000 $150,300 $150,300 12.267% $18,437 $18,437 -41.93%
2021/22 $656,000 $295,200 $295,200 10.755% $31,749 $31,749 -14.25%

Permits for 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/24/2022 Alteration
11/30/2021 Subdivision: improved
11/18/2021 Alteration
10/19/2021 Alteration
08/05/2021 Alteration
07/07/2021 Alteration
05/30/2021 Alteration
05/10/2021 Alteration
05/10/2021 Alteration
05/10/2021 Alteration
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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)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & Prospect Ave at SW Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.259
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/21 St
Line B63
Distance (miles) 0.016

Neighbors for 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 689 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
681 5th Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 01/12/2026 $1,625,000
248 20th St, Brooklyn 2,772 12/16/2024 $2,365,000
578 A 19th St, Brooklyn 884 01/10/2017 $969,000
559 20th St, Brooklyn 3,400 12/12/2003
563 20th St, Brooklyn 6,080 07/25/2002
673 5th Ave, Brooklyn 4,091 09/20/2018 $3,200,000
569 20th St, Brooklyn 1,100 08/11/1987
687 5th Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 04/05/2023
679 5th Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 04/22/2009
1913 10th Ave, Brooklyn 2,000 06/11/1985
561 20th St, Brooklyn 2,400 11/14/2023
567 20th St, Brooklyn 3,360 12/11/2023 $1,425,000
575 20th St, Brooklyn 3,000 09/25/2014 $1,350,000
677 5th Ave, Brooklyn 1,890 08/01/2003 $428,500
675 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,135 09/28/2017 $1,700,000
685 5th Ave, Brooklyn 4,221 08/27/2019 $1,700,000
250 20th St, Brooklyn 944 10/05/2007
577 20th St, Brooklyn 3,000 08/24/1989
573 20th St, Brooklyn 08/11/1987
683 5th Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 09/22/1995
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