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688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 688 Greene Avenue
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01801-0020

Sales & Tax Overview for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 09/07/2017
Purchase price $1,900,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 3,600
Building dimensions 20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Conventional
Building material Stone
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Year built 1931
Year last altered 2013
Frontage Greene Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street Lexington Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.16 Miles
Closest fire station 0.27 Miles

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About 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931 and has a total of 3,600 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $93,960, the tax amount paid for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $7,559.

When was 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 09/07/2017 for $1,900,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/07/2017 $1,900,000
03/20/2015 $1,600,000
07/16/2012 $410,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/31/2018 - R
01/19/2018 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2018013001129002)
01/31/2018 - R
01/19/2018 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018013001129001)
09/06/2018 - R
12/04/2017 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018090500985001)
09/08/2017 - R
09/07/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2017090800586002)
09/08/2017 - R
09/07/2017 - D
Deed
(2017090800586001)
08/26/2015 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2015081700681003)
08/26/2015 - R
07/30/2015 - D
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2015081700681002)
08/26/2015 - R
07/30/2015 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015081700681001)
03/27/2015 - R Initial UCC1
(2015032500082004)
03/27/2015 - R
03/20/2015 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2015032500082003)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $7,559
Tax assessor's market value: $1,566,000
Assessed value: $93,960

Assessment History for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 688 Greene 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 $1,798,000 $107,880 $35,940 19.843% $7,132 $7,132 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,546,000 $92,760 $33,906 20.085% $6,810 $6,810 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,897,000 $113,820 $31,987 20.085% $6,425 $6,425 -1.10%
2022/23 $1,937,000 $116,220 $31,987 20.309% $6,496 $6,496 +2.50%
2021/22 $1,623,000 $97,380 $31,748 19.963% $6,338 $6,338 -0.17%

Permits for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/30/2013 Alteration type 1
         
         
         
         
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,030,000
-6.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$882
-12.8% 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 Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.55
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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 0.15
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 60 0.15
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.15
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.17
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey 3 No Public PK, K-5 119 0.22

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 0.15
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.17
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.22
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.29
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.30

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 0.88
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.22
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.29
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.30
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.31

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Neighbors for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
690 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 10/28/2021
694 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 06/02/1988
700 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 08/19/2025
708 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,659 09/02/2004 $520,000
684 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 02/07/2014 $1,220,000
676 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 06/27/2019 $5,249,373
672 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 04/23/2018 $220,000
668 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,200 03/29/2005 $740,000
696 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,760 09/04/1975
706 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,098 07/11/2013 $305,000
686 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 12/27/2022 $1,999,999
678 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 07/16/1991
692 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 10/12/2018
704 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 11/10/2008 $1
682 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 06/04/2010 $655,000
698 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 12/19/2007 $430,000
674 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 06/16/2023 $1,550,000
670 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,200 05/02/2014 $4,900
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