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685 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 685 Greene Ave

Property image for 685 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Sale price

$1,300,000

General information

Address

Primary address

685 Greene Avenue

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01796-0068

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,421

Building dimensions

19 ft x 42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1931

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

07/28/2021

Sale price

$1,300,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,699

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)

Greene Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lexington Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Area overview

Walk score

86 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

83 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.18 Miles

Closest fire station

0.24 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 685 Greene 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 685 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/28/2021	$1,300,000	XXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/13/2022 - R 07/07/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022070800063001)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/06/2022 - R 06/15/2022 - D	Mortgage (2022062900025001)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/24/2021 - R 08/16/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021081900977001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/11/2021 - R 07/28/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021080700079004)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/11/2021 - R 07/28/2021 - D	Deed (2021080700079003)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/11/2021 - R 06/09/2021 - D	Power of Attorney (2021080700079001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX X XX	XXXXX XXXXXX
08/11/2021 - R 04/09/2021 - D	Power of Attorney (2021080700079002)	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX
01/20/2015 - R 01/07/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015010700876001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXXX XXX X X
01/22/2015 - R 12/18/2014 - D	Mortgage (2015010700678001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX
08/31/2011 - R 07/27/2011 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2011082200748001)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 685 Greene 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

$6,699

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,251,000

Assessed value

$135,060

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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	$1,712,000	$102,720	$31,850	19.843%	$6,320	$6,320	+4.00%
2024/25	$1,405,000	$84,300	$30,257	20.085%	$6,077	$6,077	0.00%
2023/24	$1,374,000	$82,440	$30,257	20.085%	$6,077	$6,077	+0.35%
2022/23	$1,214,000	$72,840	$29,819	20.309%	$6,056	$6,056	+13.64%
2021/22	$1,263,000	$75,780	$26,693	19.963%	$5,616	$5,329	+0.76%
2020/21	$1,531,000	$91,860	$25,132	21.045%	$5,586	$5,289	+4.93%
2019/20	$1,449,000	$86,940	$23,814	21.167%	$5,337	$5,041	+1.44%
2018/19	$1,470,000	$88,200	$23,754	20.919%	$5,275	$4,969	+4.27%
2017/18	$932,000	$55,920	$23,379	20.385%	$5,065	$4,766	+8.89%
2016/17	$690,000	$41,400	$21,894	19.991%	$4,687	$4,377	+8.98%

Permits

Permit information for 685 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/23/2011	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Stuyvesant Heights residential market stats

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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

Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.558

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.11
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.11
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.11
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.19
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.25
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.25
Brighter Choice Community School	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	286	0.27
Brighter Choice Community School	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	286	0.27
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.30
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.11
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.19
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.25
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.30
George H Murray Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	81	0.30
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.32
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.32
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.32
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.33
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.35

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School	2	Yes	Public	9-12	403	0.91
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.25
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.30
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.32
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.32
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.33
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.42
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.42
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.49
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.50

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 685 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 685 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 685 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

685 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,421 square feet.

When was 685 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

685 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 07/28/2021 for $1,300,000.

What is the assessed value of 685 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

685 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $135,060.

What are the property taxes for 685 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 685 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $6,698.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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