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688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY Property Information

688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY Property Information

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Address

Primary address 688 Humboldt Street
Neighborhood Greenpoint
Zip code 11222
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02686-0083

Sales & Tax Overview for 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 09/22/2016
Purchase price $1,580,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,800
Lot dimensions 18 ft x 100 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 2,538
Building dimensions 18 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Artificial MS
Basement type Full
Year built 1901
Frontage Humboldt Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Nassau Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.41 Miles
Closest fire station 0.47 Miles

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Other Property Data for 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn

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About 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY?

688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY was built in 1901 and has a total of 2,538 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $126,840, the tax amount paid for 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY is $6,654.

When was 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY last sold and what was the last sale price?

688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY was last sold in 09/22/2016 for $1,580,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/22/2016 $1,580,000
12/12/2011 $10
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/12/2016 - R
09/22/2016 - D
Mortgage
(2016100700743003)
10/12/2016 - R
09/22/2016 - D
Deed
(2016100700743001)
10/12/2016 - R
07/15/2016 - D
Power of Attorney
(2016100700743002)
02/13/2012 - R
12/12/2011 - D
Deed
(2012011701286001)
01/23/2004 - R
10/03/2003 - D
Deed
(2003111201410001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $6,654
Tax assessor's market value: $2,114,000
Assessed value: $126,840

Assessment History for 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 688 Humboldt Street, 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 $2,164,000 $129,840 $32,784 19.843% $6,505 $6,505 +4.64%
2024/25 $2,069,000 $124,140 $30,954 20.085% $6,217 $6,217 +5.87%
2023/24 $2,155,000 $129,300 $29,237 20.085% $5,872 $5,872 +3.47%
2022/23 $1,973,000 $118,380 $27,946 20.309% $5,676 $5,676 +1.73%
2021/22 $1,834,000 $110,040 $27,946 19.963% $5,579 $5,579 -2.97%

Permits for 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/24/2023 Alteration
02/09/2023 Alteration type 2
12/06/2016 Alteration type 1
10/17/2016 Alteration type 2
         
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Greenpoint Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,995,000
49.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,535
3.4% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 2 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Manhattan Ave & Nassau Ave at SE Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.301
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 110 The Monitor 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 499 0.18
P.S. 110 The Monitor 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 499 0.18
St Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 172 0.13
St Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 172 0.13
St. Stanislaus Kostka School NR No Private PK, K-8 253 0.14

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 172 0.13
St. Stanislaus Kostka School NR No Private PK, K-8 253 0.14
John Ericsson Middle School 126 5 No Public 6-8 177 0.39
Northside Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 103 0.69
Williamsburg Northside School NR No Private PK-8 372 0.81

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Northside Charter High School 3 No Charter 9-12 401 0.39
A-Tech High School 3 No Public 9-12 374 0.51
Williamsburg Preparatory School 7 No Public 9-12 687 0.84
Brooklyn Preparatory High School 5 No Public 9-12 555 0.84
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design 7 No Public 9-12 598 0.84

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Neighbors for 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 688 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
263 Kingsland Ave, Brooklyn 4,875 04/15/2009
684 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 2,700 02/05/1982
238 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn 3,135 04/29/1983
680 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 2,538 02/02/2012 $815,000
234 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn 840 08/27/1999
676 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 2,658 02/03/2022
690 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 2,538 02/25/2026 $3,800,000
692 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 2,538 06/10/1996
668 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 2,538 07/10/2019
694 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 3,192 09/29/1994
670 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 2,538 09/01/1992
186 Monitor St, Brooklyn 2,160 05/11/1999
236 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn 840 10/29/1992
686 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 2,700 05/06/2022 $2,280,000
682 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 2,538 02/14/2020 $1,860,000
678 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 2,538 06/29/1998
240 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn 3,972 07/30/2022
265 Kingsland Ave, Brooklyn 4,875 08/08/1986
674 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 2,538 08/24/2006 $102,000
672 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 2,538 05/13/1991
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