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686 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 686 Dean St

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,115

General information

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Address
Primary address
686 Dean Street
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Prospect Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01138-0015

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
4,500
Building dimensions
22.5 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1931
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$23,159
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Dean Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Vanderbilt Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
22.5 ft x 94 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,115

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.35 Miles
Closest fire station
0.34 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 686 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 686 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/22/2015 - R
07/14/2015 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015071600794001)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/02/1992 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3330001732333)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/09/1992 - R Miscellaneous
(3000001727100)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/09/1992 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3990001727099)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/09/1992 - R Mortgage
(3980001727098)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
11/09/1992 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3170001727217)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX
11/09/1992 - R
10/21/1992 - D		 Deed
(3970001727097)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/27/1992 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3830001663783)		 XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/27/1992 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3820001663782)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/27/1992 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3810001663781)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 686 Dean Street, 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
$23,159
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,547,000
Assessed value
$1,146,150

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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 $2,209,000 $994,050 $172,394 12.439% $21,444 $21,444 +7.47%
2024/25 $2,042,400 $919,080 $159,624 12.5% $19,953 $19,953 +7.98%
2023/24 $1,702,000 $765,900 $147,802 12.502% $18,478 $18,478 +1.92%
2022/23 $1,418,000 $638,100 $147,802 12.267% $18,131 $18,131 +3.47%
2021/22 $1,668,000 $750,600 $143,218 12.235% $17,523 $17,523 +7.72%
2020/21 $1,805,000 $812,250 $132,611 12.267% $16,267 $16,267 +6.22%
2019/20 $1,602,000 $720,900 $122,788 12.473% $15,315 $15,315 +6.81%
2018/19 $1,335,000 $600,750 $113,694 12.612% $14,339 $14,339 -0.84%
2017/18 $1,149,000 $517,050 $113,694 12.719% $14,461 $14,461 +1.82%
2016/17 $1,042,000 $468,900 $110,168 12.892% $14,203 $14,203 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 686 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
11/20/2025 I
06/09/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Prospect Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,277,500

23.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,509

4.6% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% 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
Clinton Ave & Fulton Ave at SE Corner (Exit Only)
Station lines
C
Distance (miles)
0.242
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 732 0.13
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 732 0.13
Luria Academy of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 244 0.12
Luria Academy of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 244 0.12
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.20
Bethel Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 34 0.35
Bethel Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 34 0.35
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan 9 No Public PK, K-5 832 0.39
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan 9 No Public PK, K-5 832 0.39
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School 4 No Public PK, K-5 275 0.43
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Luria Academy of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 244 0.12
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.20
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.21
Is 340 7 No Public 6-8 150 0.28
Bethel Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 34 0.35
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.43
Elijah Stroud Middle School 5 No Public 6-8 121 0.44
Berkeley Carroll School NR No Private PK-12 977 0.45
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School 4 No Public 6-8 69 0.47
P.S. 77 NR No Public K-12 304 0.47
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.21
Gotham Professional Arts Academy NR No Public 9-12 179 0.31
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY NR No Public 9-12 217 0.31
Acorn Community High School NR No Public 9-12 107 0.31
Berkeley Carroll School NR No Private PK-12 977 0.45
P.S. 77 NR No Public K-12 304 0.47
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School NR No Private 9-12 621 0.49
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.50
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School NR No Private PK-12 940 0.68
Brooklyn High School of the Arts 5 No Public 9-12 927 0.72

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Neighbors for 686 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY

696 Dean St, Brooklyn 730 Dean St, Brooklyn 698 Dean St, Brooklyn 708 Dean St, Brooklyn 680 Dean St, Brooklyn 587 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 593 A Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 595 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 690 Dean St, Brooklyn 589 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 593 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 734 Dean St, Brooklyn 678 Dean St, Brooklyn 700 Dean St, Brooklyn 702 Dean St, Brooklyn 684 Dean St, Brooklyn 585 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 688 Dean St, Brooklyn 591 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 686 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 686 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 686 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 686 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

686 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 4,500 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 686 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

686 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $1,146,150.

What are the property taxes for 686 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 686 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $23,159.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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