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685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 685 Lefferts Avenue
Secondary address 685 Garage Lefferts Ave
Neighborhood Wingate
Zip code 11203
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01426-0061

Sales & Tax Overview for 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,127
Lot dimensions 25.25 ft x 84.25 ft
Property type One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sqft 1,648
Building dimensions 20 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Garage type Detached, frame garage
Year built 1920
Frontage Lefferts Avenue (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

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School district 17
Community district 9
Closest police station 0.46 Miles
Closest fire station 0.54 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 685 Garage Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203

About 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,648 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $79,440, the tax amount paid for 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $7,100.

When was 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold?

685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 08/04/1966.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/16/2018 - R
10/31/2018 - D
Assignment of Tax Lien
(2018110700937001)
04/12/2017 - D
04/12/2017 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017041200895001)
08/24/2016 - R
08/03/2016 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2016082301240001)
08/27/2010 - R
06/24/2003 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010081600503001)
09/11/1996 - R Mortgage
(3700005337770)
10/06/1993 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3880001805588)
08/04/1966 - R Mortgage
(36630021000129)
08/04/1966 - R Deed
(36630021000078)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $7,100
Tax assessor's market value: $1,324,000
Assessed value: $79,440

Assessment History for 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 685 Lefferts 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 $1,007,000 $60,420 $33,760 19.843% $6,699 $6,699 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,170,000 $70,200 $31,849 20.085% $6,397 $6,397 +5.26%
2023/24 $1,045,000 $62,700 $30,257 20.085% $6,077 $6,077 -1.10%
2022/23 $1,026,000 $61,560 $30,257 20.309% $6,145 $6,145 +3.22%
2021/22 $996,000 $59,760 $29,819 19.963% $5,953 $5,953 +0.55%

Permits for 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Wingate Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$987,500
51.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$905
35.3% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Schenectady Ave & Eastern Pkwy at SE Corner
Station lines 3-4
Distance (miles) 0.444
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.14
P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.14
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.06
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.06
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School 5 No Public PK, K-5 161 0.14

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Heights Middle School 5 Yes Public 6-8 248 0.15
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.06
Lubavitcher Yeshiva NR No Private PK-8 577 0.15
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.15
Yeshiva Beis Chaya Mushka NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.23

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.06
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.15
Machon Chana NR No Private 9-12 62 0.16
Yeshiva Beis Chaya Mushka NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.23
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.36

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Neighbors for 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 685 Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
673 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,648 09/22/2014 $740,000
659 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,640 02/29/2012
687 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,648 11/13/2024
738 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 2,600 10/07/2015
675 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,952 06/02/1994
693 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,648 11/16/1966
699 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,648 03/19/2026
703 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,648 07/20/2016
740 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 83,856 01/18/1995
681 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,648 06/30/2023 $329,550
770 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 88,480 01/05/2005 $6,165,000
667 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,648 12/29/2009 $490,000
709 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,648 02/07/2008
697 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,648 10/10/2002
691 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,648 01/20/2015 $628,260
705 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,648 08/19/2001
679 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,648 09/30/2016
669 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,648 01/18/2012
663 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 1,680 03/31/2025
661 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,640 11/09/2017 $10
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