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688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 688 Washington Avenue
Neighborhood Prospect Heights
Zip code 11238
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01153-0032

Sales & Tax Overview for 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 05/29/2025
Purchase price $2,360,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $5,081

Lot & Building Information for 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,481
Lot dimensions 18.67 ft x 80.25 ft
Property type Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 2,793
Building dimensions 18.67 ft x 51 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1900
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 688 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 0.57 Miles
Closest fire station 0.27 Miles

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Other Property Data for 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 2,793 square feet and a current price per square foot of $844.

What is the year built & the current market value of 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1900 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,222,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/29/2025 $2,360,000
07/28/2016 $1,610,000
06/21/2004 $480,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/25/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025060900353011)
06/25/2025 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025060900353005)
06/25/2025 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025060900353004)
06/25/2025 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025060900353003)
05/29/2025 - D
06/25/2025 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2025060900353010)
05/29/2025 - D
06/25/2025 - R
Agreement
(2025060900353009)
05/29/2025 - D
06/25/2025 - R
Certificate of Reduction
(2025060900353007)
05/29/2025 - D
06/25/2025 - R
Deed
(2025060900353006)
05/23/2025 - D
06/25/2025 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2025060900353008)
05/23/2025 - D
06/25/2025 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2025060900353002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $4,816
Estimated property tax: $5,081
Tax assessor's market value: $2,222,000
Assessed value: $133,320

Assessment History for 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 688 Washington Avenue, 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
2025/26 $2,222,000 $133,320 $24,270 19.843% $4,816 $4,816 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,755,000 $105,300 $22,896 20.085% $4,599 $4,599 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,688,000 $101,280 $21,600 20.085% $4,338 $4,338 +0.10%
2022/23 $1,325,000 $79,500 $21,341 20.309% $4,334 $4,334 +1.74%
2021/22 $1,210,000 $72,600 $21,341 19.963% $4,260 $4,260 +0.09%

Permits for 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/11/2021 Alteration
07/19/2019 Alteration
02/25/2019 Alteration type 2
06/12/2018 Alteration
05/28/2018 Alteration
08/03/2016 Alteration type 1
05/16/2016 Alteration type 1
12/14/2012 Alteration type 2
08/12/2011 Alteration type 1
02/13/2009 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 Washington Ave & Eastern Pkwy at NW Corner
Station lines 2-3
Distance (miles) 0.361
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Bus Routes
Name Washington Av/Prospect Pl
Line B45
Distance (miles) 0.039

Neighbors for 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 688 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
714 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 3,151 12/21/1998
340 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 4,504 12/17/2007 $40,000
105 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn 23,044 08/02/2024 $11,650,000
117 B Underhill Ave, Brooklyn 6,000 04/27/2008
702 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 2,364 08/08/2002
706 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 2,352 10/16/2012 $770,000
710 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 2,352 05/03/2011
326 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 2,394 08/02/2024 $11,650,000
342 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 6,544 04/26/2006 $747,000
115 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn 4,492 02/26/2026 $3,000,000
700 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 2,767 07/31/2014 $1,350,000
379 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 1,264 08/07/2014
363 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 37,945 12/21/2016
93 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn 32,835 09/11/1997
692 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 2,856 07/12/2011 $737,500
696 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 2,835 06/08/2016 $2,304,000
698 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 2,882 12/10/1999
712 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 2,427 12/10/1998
328 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 8,800 09/23/2004 $800,000
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