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687 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 685-687 Franklin Ave

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Property type

Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,700

General information

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Address
Primary address
687 Franklin Avenue
Alternate address(es)
615-623 Prospect Pl
685-687 Franklin Ave
ZIP code
11216
Neighborhood
Crown Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01224-0001

Owner

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Building
Property type
Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sq. ft.
9,720
Building dimensions
27 ft x 90 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1910
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$70,216
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
14
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
1
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
27 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,700

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
17
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.82 Miles
Closest fire station
0.29 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 687 Franklin 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 687 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/06/2023 - R UCC3 Termination
(2023090501205001)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XX XXXX X X
10/31/2018 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2018103100049001)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XX XXXX X X
01/31/2014 - R UCC3 Termination
(2014012801014001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/29/2014 - R
01/10/2014 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014012100514002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/29/2014 - R
01/10/2014 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2014012100514001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
12/27/2013 - R Initial UCC1
(2013122400719001)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XX XXXX X X
01/14/2014 - R
12/24/2013 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2013123100119003)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX X X XXXX X X
01/14/2014 - R
12/24/2013 - D		 Mortgage
(2013123100119002)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX X X XXXX X X
01/14/2014 - R
12/24/2013 - D		 Deed
(2013123100119001)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
12/16/2008 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2008120500859001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 687 Franklin 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
$70,216
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,300,000
Assessed value
$585,000

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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 $1,359,000 $611,550 $544,770 12.439% $67,764 $67,764 -0.68%
2024/25 $1,244,000 $559,800 $545,850 12.5% $68,231 $68,231 +10.56%
2023/24 $1,097,000 $493,650 $493,650 12.502% $61,716 $61,716 -10.86%
2022/23 $1,272,000 $572,400 $564,390 12.267% $69,234 $69,234 +16.33%
2021/22 $1,081,000 $486,450 $486,450 12.235% $59,517 $59,517 -11.83%
2020/21 $1,371,000 $616,950 $550,260 12.267% $67,500 $67,500 +5.70%
2019/20 $1,327,000 $597,150 $512,010 12.473% $63,863 $63,863 +6.66%
2018/19 $1,220,000 $549,000 $474,750 12.612% $59,875 $59,875 +10.96%
2017/18 $1,137,000 $511,650 $424,260 12.719% $53,962 $53,962 +9.40%
2016/17 $1,059,000 $476,550 $382,590 12.892% $49,324 $49,324 +14.20%
Permits

Permit information for 687 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/23/2025 Alteration
08/04/2021 Alteration
07/14/2017 Alteration type 3
07/03/2017 Alteration type 3
06/21/2017 Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*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
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Franklin Ave & Park Pl at NW Corner
Station lines
FS
Distance (miles)
0.081
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Neighbors for 687 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

675 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 921 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 673 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 669 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 947 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 663 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 929 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 931 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 935 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 939 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 959 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 683 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 671 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 667 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 665 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 937 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 933 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 687 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 687 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 687 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1910.

What is the market value of 687 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The current market value of 687 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is $1,300,000.

What is the total square footage of 687 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

687 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 9,720 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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