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686 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Property report

Also known as: 303 21st St

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Property type

Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,600

Sale price

$850,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
686 6th Avenue
Alternate address(es)
303 21st St
ZIP code
11215
Neighborhood
Greenwood Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00891-0048

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Building
Property type
Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sq. ft.
4,080
Building dimensions
20 ft x 78 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Last altered
2006
Building material
Sales
Sale date
07/19/2005
Sale price
$850,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$15,718
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 80 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,600

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
79 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
15
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.50 Miles
Closest fire station
0.59 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 686 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 686 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/19/2005 $850,000 XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX
09/01/2004 $400,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX , XXXX XXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/14/2006 - R
02/07/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006021000505001)		 XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/09/2005 - R
10/25/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005102502485002)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/27/2005 - R
07/19/2005 - D		 Deed
(2005072100938001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/09/2005 - R
09/01/2004 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2005102502485001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/10/2004 - R
09/01/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004090900195002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
11/10/2004 - R
09/01/2004 - D		 Deed
(2004090900195001)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
06/23/1989 - R Deed
(3820001463582)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXX XXX
04/21/1967 - R Deed
(36730040600478)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
03/06/1967 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(36730037300480)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 686 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$15,718
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,550,000
Assessed value
$213,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $3,046,000 $182,760 $75,040 19.843% $14,890 $14,890 +4.72%
2024/25 $2,435,000 $146,100 $70,793 20.085% $14,219 $14,219 +6.00%
2023/24 $2,152,000 $129,120 $66,787 20.085% $13,414 $13,414 +0.06%
2022/23 $1,689,000 $101,340 $66,010 20.309% $13,406 $13,406 +1.73%
2021/22 $1,528,000 $91,680 $66,010 19.963% $13,178 $13,178 +0.14%
2020/21 $1,654,000 $99,240 $62,533 21.045% $13,160 $13,160 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,619,000 $97,140 $58,994 21.167% $12,487 $12,487 +7.25%
2018/19 $1,349,000 $80,940 $55,656 20.919% $11,643 $11,643 +3.83%
2017/18 $1,258,000 $75,480 $55,008 20.385% $11,213 $11,213 +1.97%
2016/17 $1,139,000 $68,340 $55,008 19.991% $10,997 $10,997 +7.92%
Permits

Permit information for 686 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/03/2007 Alteration type 2
11/29/2005 Alteration type 1

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
01/01/2009 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
01/01/2009 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
01/01/2009 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & Prospect Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.344
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Neighbors for 686 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

674 6th Ave, Brooklyn 281 21st St, Brooklyn 680 6th Ave, Brooklyn 285 21st St, Brooklyn 292 20th St, Brooklyn 255 21st St, Brooklyn 678 6th Ave, Brooklyn 279 21st St, Brooklyn 674 A 6th Ave, Brooklyn 672 6th Ave, Brooklyn 283 21st St, Brooklyn 300 20th St, Brooklyn 293 21st St, Brooklyn 289 21st St, Brooklyn 287 21st St, Brooklyn 277 21st St, Brooklyn 682 6th Ave, Brooklyn 291 21st St, Brooklyn 684 6th Ave, Brooklyn 676 6th Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 686 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 686 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The development at 686 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1899.

What is the market value of 686 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The current market value of 686 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is $3,550,000.

What is the total square footage of 686 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

686 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 4,080 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$208 per square foot is the price for 686 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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