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685 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 685 Monroe St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

Address

Primary address

685 Monroe Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01637-0066

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,700

Building dimensions

20 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,862

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Monroe Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Malcolm X Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

87 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

96 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

67 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.26 Miles

Closest fire station

0.41 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 685 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 685 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/28/2020 - R 01/24/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020012700121001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/25/2013 - R 11/05/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2013111401156001)	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
05/31/2012 - R 05/11/2012 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2012051700224001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
10/29/2007 - R 06/25/2007 - D	Agreement (2007070600439004)	XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/29/2007 - R 06/25/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007070600439002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/29/2007 - R 06/25/2007 - D	Deed (2007070600439001)	XXXXXX X X XXXXXXX X	XXXXXX X X XXXXXXX X
10/29/2007 - R 05/22/2007 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2007070600439003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/13/2003 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2003041601404001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/24/2003 - R 02/20/2003 - D	Mortgage (2003031801155001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
08/19/1996 - R	Mortgage (3200005291720)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX	XXX XXXXXXX XXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 685 Monroe 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

$4,862

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,737,000

Assessed value

$104,220

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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	$1,827,000	$109,620	$23,645	19.843%	$4,692	$4,692	+1.25%
2024/25	$1,618,000	$97,080	$23,071	20.085%	$4,634	$4,634	+3.86%
2023/24	$1,581,000	$94,860	$22,213	20.085%	$4,461	$4,461	+1.53%
2022/23	$1,347,000	$80,820	$21,638	20.309%	$4,394	$4,394	+7.81%
2021/22	$1,419,000	$85,140	$20,420	19.963%	$4,076	$4,076	-1.71%
2020/21	$1,323,000	$79,380	$19,704	21.045%	$4,147	$4,147	+1.90%
2019/20	$1,155,000	$69,300	$19,226	21.167%	$4,070	$4,070	+5.09%
2018/19	$1,137,000	$68,220	$18,511	20.919%	$3,872	$3,872	+5.35%
2017/18	$1,056,000	$63,360	$18,032	20.385%	$3,676	$3,676	+8.05%
2016/17	$782,000	$46,920	$17,017	19.991%	$3,402	$3,402	+5.95%

Permits

Permit information for 685 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Patchen Ave & Broadway at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.335

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	150	0.26
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	150	0.26
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.15
La Cima Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-5	199	0.15
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.26
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.26
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.28
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.28
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.28
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.28

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.15
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.15
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.26
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.26
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.28
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.28
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.30
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.30
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.32
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa	6	No	Charter	K-8	472	0.38

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.26
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.28
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.30
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.32
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.32
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.45
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.45
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.49
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.62
Boys and Girls High School	2	No	Public	9-12	403	0.68

Neighbors for 685 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

701 Monroe St, Brooklyn 705 Monroe St, Brooklyn 689 Monroe St, Brooklyn 677 Monroe St, Brooklyn 681 Monroe St, Brooklyn 671 Monroe St, Brooklyn 105 Patchen Ave, Brooklyn 691 Monroe St, Brooklyn 699 Monroe St, Brooklyn 703 Monroe St, Brooklyn 107 Patchen Ave, Brooklyn 683 Monroe St, Brooklyn 679 Monroe St, Brooklyn 673 Monroe St, Brooklyn 669 Monroe St, Brooklyn 675 Monroe St, Brooklyn 687 Monroe St, Brooklyn 693 Monroe St, Brooklyn 695 Monroe St, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 685 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 685 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 685 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

685 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 685 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

685 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $104,220.

What are the property taxes for 685 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 685 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $4,862.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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