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687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 687 5th Avenue
Neighborhood Greenwood Heights
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00891-0003

Sales & Tax Overview for 687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,920

Lot & Building Information for 687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,600
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 80 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 2,400
Building dimensions 20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

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School district 15
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.45 Miles
Closest fire station 0.63 Miles

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Other Property Data for 687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 2,400 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,676,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/16/2025 - D
10/02/2025 - R
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2025100100521001)
04/05/2023 - D
04/24/2023 - R
Deed
(2023042100740001)
10/10/2017 - D
10/26/2017 - R
Deed
(2017101800570001)
01/28/2008 - D
06/02/2008 - R
Life Estate Deed
(2008052900944001)
12/09/1982 - R Vacate Order
(3040000938004)
11/15/1982 - R Vacate Order
(3670000934367)
08/19/1977 - R Deed
(37730093901584)
08/19/1977 - R Mortgage
(37730093901580)
12/02/1968 - R Mortgage
(36830029400235)
12/02/1968 - R Deed
(36830029400233)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,493
Estimated property tax: $7,920
Tax assessor's market value: $1,676,000
Assessed value: $100,560

Assessment History for 687 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 $1,676,000 $100,560 $37,763 19.843% $7,493 $7,493 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,561,000 $93,660 $35,626 20.085% $7,155 $7,155 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,380,000 $82,800 $33,610 20.085% $6,751 $6,751 -0.07%
2022/23 $1,083,000 $64,980 $33,264 20.309% $6,756 $6,756 +1.74%
2021/22 $968,000 $58,080 $33,264 19.963% $6,640 $6,640 +0.26%

Permits for 687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/26/2023 Alteration
07/20/2023 Alteration
07/08/2023 Alteration
04/04/2023 Alteration
10/12/2020 Alteration
10/12/2020 Alteration
02/07/2020 Alteration type 2
07/13/2005 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)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & Prospect Ave at SW Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.253
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/21 St
Line B63
Distance (miles) 0.011

Neighbors for 687 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 687 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
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
689 5th Ave, Brooklyn 5,520 02/16/2021 $2,400,000
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
252 20th St, Brooklyn 1,215 06/12/2025
573 20th St, Brooklyn 08/11/1987
683 5th Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 09/22/1995
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