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686 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 686 Monroe St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
686 Monroe Street
Alternate address(es)
686 Rear Monroe St
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01642-0013

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,160
Building dimensions
20 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,514
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Monroe Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Malcolm X Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
96 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.27 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 686 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 686 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/14/2020 - R
07/09/2020 - D		 Deed
(2020071400321001)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX X
07/05/1991 - R Mortgage
(3860001624586)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
07/05/1991 - R
06/19/1991 - D		 Deed
(3850001624585)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
02/05/1986 - R
02/01/1986 - D		 Deed
(3220001143322)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X
03/06/1979 - R Deed
(37930105701406)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/21/1976 - R Deed
(37630086000920)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXX
06/03/1975 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37530078201110)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/17/1973 - R Mortgage
(37330065900633)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/24/1970 - R Mortgage
(37030044801840)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/24/1970 - R Deed
(37030044801838)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 686 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
$3,514
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,566,000
Assessed value
$93,960

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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 $1,279,000 $76,740 $20,397 19.843% $4,329 $4,047 +4.44%
2024/25 $1,476,000 $88,560 $19,295 20.085% $4,145 $3,875 +1.45%
2023/24 $1,716,000 $102,960 $19,020 20.085% $4,101 $3,820 +5.58%
2022/23 $1,542,000 $92,520 $17,816 20.309% $3,915 $3,618 +8.14%
2021/22 $1,361,000 $81,660 $16,759 19.963% $3,633 $3,346 -5.20%
2020/21 $1,477,000 $88,620 $16,771 21.045% $3,826 $3,529 +5.56%
2019/20 $1,331,000 $79,860 $15,796 21.167% $3,640 $3,344 +2.74%
2018/19 $1,336,000 $80,160 $15,557 20.919% $3,560 $3,254 +9.40%
2017/18 $939,000 $56,340 $14,593 20.385% $3,274 $2,975 +9.29%
2016/17 $732,000 $43,920 $13,616 19.991% $3,032 $2,722 +2.57%
Permits

Permit information for 686 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Linden St & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines
J-Z
Distance (miles)
0.36
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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
La Cima Charter School 5 No Charter K-5 199 0.15
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.15
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.26
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.27
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.30
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.30
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.31
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.31
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
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.26
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.27
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.30
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.31
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.31
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.31
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.34
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.35
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 0.30
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.31
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.34
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.34
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.45
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.48
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 3 No Public 9-12 370 0.52
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.62
Research And Service High School 2 No Public 10-12 181 0.65

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Neighbors for 686 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

692 Monroe St, Brooklyn 684 Monroe St, Brooklyn 682 Monroe St, Brooklyn 680 Monroe St, Brooklyn 688 Monroe St, Brooklyn 698 Monroe St, Brooklyn 706 Monroe St, Brooklyn 173 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 175 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 177 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 702 Monroe St, Brooklyn 165 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 694 Monroe St, Brooklyn 167 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 696 Monroe St, Brooklyn 700 Monroe St, Brooklyn 704 Monroe St, Brooklyn 171 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 690 Monroe St, Brooklyn 169 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 686 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, 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 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 686 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 686 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 686 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

686 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,160 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 686 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

686 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $93,960.

What are the property taxes for 686 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 686 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $3,513.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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