688 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information
Also known as: 208 Fifth Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
688 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information
Also known as: 208 Fifth Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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Address
| Primary address | 688 Union Street |
| Secondary address | 208 5th Ave |
| Neighborhood | Park Slope |
| Zip code | 11215 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 00955-0042 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 688 Union Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $42,458 |
Lot & Building Information for 688 Union Street, Brooklyn
| Lot sqft | 2,116 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4)
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| Building sqft | 7,222 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Year built | 1921 |
| Construction type | Register |
Area Overview
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 6 |
| Closest police station | 0.45 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.24 Miles |
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Alternate Addresses
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- 208 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
- 688-690 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
About 688 Union Street, Brooklyn
This Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) located at 688 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 7,222 square feet.
What is the year built & the current market value of 688 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?688 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1921 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,057,000.
How many commercial spaces does this building have?This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 3 active listings at this address.
Ownership Information for 688 Union Street, Brooklyn
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Spaces for Lease in 688 Union Street, Brooklyn
| Listing type | For Lease |
|---|---|
| Listing date | 12/15/2025 |
| Last updated | 12/15/2025 |
| Lot size | 0.049 Acre |
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Corner Commercial space for rent, Lots of foot traffic, rent $18,000 NO BROKER FEEÂ
Please call or text 347-463-6433 to schedule a viewing. ThanksÂ
Brokers
| Listing type | For Lease |
|---|---|
| Listing date | 12/15/2025 |
| Last updated | 12/15/2025 |
| Lot size | 0.049 Acre |
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Prime Corner Commercial Basement for rent with high ceiling, big windows, 2 entrances, front of the 5th Ave and Union, approximately 1200 sqft with 1 bathroom.m Please call or text 347-463-6433 to schedule a viewingÂ
Brokers
| Suite name | Space type | Lease rate | Available space | Brokers |
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| Space Available | Retail | Listing price not available | 1,200 | Jonathan Lib Solomon Betesh |
Past Sales & Property History for 688 Union Street, Brooklyn
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Title Documents for 688 Union Street, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 688 Union Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $39,314 |
| Estimated property tax: | $42,458 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $3,057,000 |
| Assessed value: | $1,375,650 |
Assessment History for 688 Union Street, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 688 Union Street, 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $3,057,000 | $1,375,650 | $316,052 | 12.439% | $39,314 | $39,314 | +7.47% |
| 2024/25 | $2,547,600 | $1,146,420 | $292,641 | 12.5% | $36,580 | $36,580 | +0.56% |
| 2023/24 | $2,123,000 | $955,350 | $290,972 | 12.502% | $36,377 | $36,377 | +6.18% |
| 2022/23 | $2,086,000 | $938,700 | $279,274 | 12.267% | $34,259 | $34,259 | +6.02% |
| 2021/22 | $1,669,000 | $751,050 | $264,107 | 12.235% | $32,313 | $32,313 | +7.23% |
Permits for 688 Union Street, Brooklyn
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
Transportation
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| Distance (miles) | 0.128 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | 5 Av/Union St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Neighbors for 688 Union Street, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 688 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 647 President St, Brooklyn | 6,875 | 03/23/2000 | |
| 643 President St, Brooklyn | 6,875 | 11/23/2016 | $1 |
| 216 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 5,752 | 02/17/2005 | |
| 218 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 4,290 | 01/23/2008 | |
| 220 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 4,290 | 02/26/2009 | |
| 662 Union St, Brooklyn | 1,980 | 12/21/1994 | |
| 222 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 01/10/2013 | $10 | |
| 682 Union St, Brooklyn | 5,900 | 03/15/2018 | $5,600,000 |
| 680 Union St, Brooklyn | 6,500 | 11/23/2016 | $1 |
| 676 Union St, Brooklyn | 6,500 | 07/13/1984 | |
| 212 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 5,363 | 07/30/2013 | |
| 666 Union St, Brooklyn | 1,672 | 11/28/2006 | $1,000,000 |
| 214 5th Ave, Brooklyn | 6,662 | 01/12/2005 | |
| 641 President St, Brooklyn | 10,400 | 04/29/2021 | |
| 639 President St, Brooklyn | 6,875 | 05/28/1986 | |
| 664 Union St, Brooklyn | 1,950 | 04/30/2002 |