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659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 659 Washington Avenue
Secondary address 343 St Marks Ave
Neighborhood Prospect Heights
Zip code 11238
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01147-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/25/2016
Purchase price $2,117,500
Tax class
Estimated property tax $4,028

Lot & Building Information for 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,358
Lot dimensions 19.58 ft x 41.67 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) i
Building sqft 3,080
Building dimensions 19.58 ft x 48 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.59 Miles
Closest fire station 0.28 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 343 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

About 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 3,080 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,467,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/25/2016 $2,117,500
12/31/2013 $1,400,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/21/2024 - D
09/03/2024 - R
Certificate
(2024082900404001)
11/22/2023 - D
09/03/2024 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2024082900404002)
11/09/2017 - D
11/15/2017 - R
Certificate
(2017111000150001)
11/07/2017 - D
11/15/2017 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2017111000150002)
07/25/2016 - D
09/08/2016 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2016072900577006)
07/25/2016 - D
09/08/2016 - R
Agreement
(2016072900577005)
07/25/2016 - D
09/08/2016 - R
Mortgage
(2016072900577004)
07/25/2016 - D
09/08/2016 - R
Deed
(2016072900577002)
07/25/2016 - D
09/08/2016 - R
Deed
(2016072900577001)
07/20/2016 - D
08/10/2016 - R
Termination of Agreement
(2016072900788002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $3,876
Estimated property tax: $4,028
Tax assessor's market value: $1,467,000
Assessed value: $88,020

Assessment History for 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,467,000 $88,020 $19,532 19.843% $3,876 $3,876 +2.29%
2024/25 $1,366,000 $81,960 $18,865 20.085% $3,789 $3,789 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,313,000 $78,780 $17,798 20.085% $3,575 $3,575 -0.14%
2022/23 $1,031,000 $61,860 $17,626 20.309% $3,580 $3,580 +3.94%
2021/22 $966,000 $57,960 $17,252 19.963% $3,444 $3,444 +0.54%

Permits for 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/11/2023 Subdivision: improved
12/22/2022 Alteration CO
05/30/2017 Subdivision: improved
09/20/2006 Alteration type 2
12/06/2004 Alteration type 2
11/30/2004 Alteration type 2
11/30/2004 Alteration type 2
03/16/2004 Alteration type 2
03/11/2004 Alteration type 2
09/24/2003 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Franklin Ave & Park Pl at NW Corner
Station lines FS
Distance (miles) 0.352
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Bus Routes
Name Washington Av/Bergen St
Line B45
Distance (miles) 0.047

Neighbors for 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 659 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
758 Bergen St, Brooklyn 10/17/2023 $375,000
778 Bergen St, Brooklyn 15,650 06/29/2000
305 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 2,770 07/21/2008 $2,400,000
653 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 6,000 04/02/2012 $1,680,000
768 Bergen St, Brooklyn 35,338 12/31/2013
686 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 3,664 10/17/1991
367 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 4,900 08/17/2007
303 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 2,022 02/24/2021 $2,450,000
327 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 1,530 07/01/2021 $2,500,000
684 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 04/01/2013
682 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 03/24/2014
641 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 04/27/2015 $740,000
645 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 2,258 05/02/1990
604 Grand Ave, Brooklyn 3,628 07/28/2016
323 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 3,675 05/29/2025 $1,650,000
657 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 3,672 04/14/2010 $620,000
637 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 2,510 04/17/2023
325 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 5,032 11/09/2016
666 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 5,804 08/19/1983
348 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 6,586 10/27/2005
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