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685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 685 Madison St

Property image for 685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,667

Sale price

$825,000

General information

Address

Primary address

685 Madison Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01642-0083

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

1,902

Building dimensions

16.67 ft x 38 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Last altered

2014

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Artificial MS

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/14/2014

Sale price

$825,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,049

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)

Madison Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Malcolm X Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16.67 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,667

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

0.28 Miles

Closest fire station

0.38 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 685 Madison 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 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/14/2014	$825,000	XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX	XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
07/11/2013	$450,000	XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXX-XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX X XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/13/2016 - R 05/23/2016 - D	Agreement (2016060700974003)	XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX
06/13/2016 - R 05/23/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016060700974002)	XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX
06/13/2016 - R 04/08/2016 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016060700974001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX
06/25/2015 - R 04/13/2015 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2015062200317001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/24/2015 - R 04/13/2015 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2015042001215002)	XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/25/2015 - R 04/07/2015 - D	Certificate (2015062200317002)	XXXXXXXX XX XXX
04/24/2015 - R 04/07/2015 - D	Certificate (2015042001215001)	XXXXXXXX XX XXX
03/25/2014 - R 03/14/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014031800918003)	XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/25/2014 - R 03/14/2014 - D	Deed (2014031800918002)	XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/25/2014 - R 03/04/2014 - D	Power of Attorney (2014031800918001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 685 Madison 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

$5,049

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,346,000

Assessed value

$80,760

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,237,000	$74,220	$24,120	19.843%	$4,786	$4,786	+2.62%
2024/25	$1,183,000	$70,980	$23,222	20.085%	$4,664	$4,664	+7.30%
2023/24	$1,339,000	$80,340	$21,642	20.085%	$4,628	$4,347	+3.28%
2022/23	$1,174,000	$70,440	$20,724	20.309%	$4,505	$4,209	+6.69%
2021/22	$1,274,000	$76,440	$19,763	19.963%	$4,233	$3,945	+42.08%
2020/21	$1,172,000	$70,320	$13,194	21.045%	$3,073	$2,777	+5.31%
2019/20	$1,296,000	$77,760	$12,456	21.167%	$2,933	$2,637	+20.66%
2018/19	$1,309,000	$78,540	$10,446	20.919%	$2,867	$2,185	+9.60%
2017/18	$906,000	$54,360	$9,781	20.385%	$2,648	$1,994	-12.30%
2016/17	$496,000	$29,760	$11,373	19.991%	$2,274	$2,274	+46.62%

Permits

Permit information for 685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/06/2018	Alteration
05/19/2014	Alteration type 2
05/19/2014	Alteration type 2
10/21/2013	Alteration type 1
07/31/2013	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Linden St & Broadway at SW Corner

Station lines

J-Z

Distance (miles)

0.377

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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	0.27
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	150	0.27
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
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.27
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.29
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.30
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	161	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	0.27
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.29
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
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.33
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.33
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa	6	No	Charter	K-8	472	0.34
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.36

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	0.27
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.31
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.33
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.36
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.36
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.46
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.50
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.54
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.61
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL	4	No	Public	9-12	133	0.63

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 1,902 square feet.

When was 685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 03/14/2014 for $825,000.

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

685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $80,760.

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

The property taxes for 685 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $5,048.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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