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685 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 685 Lorimer St

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
685 Lorimer Street
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02736-0026

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
2,200
Building dimensions
20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,990
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Lorimer Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
98 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
0.66 Miles
Closest fire station
0.09 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 685 Lorimer 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 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/18/2025 - R
11/04/2025 - D		 Deed
(2025111201011001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
08/26/2024 - R
07/23/2024 - D		 Mortgage
(2024082300390001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
10/10/2024 - R
06/25/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024100900918001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/12/1998 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3040005901004)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/12/1998 - R Mortgage
(3590005900359)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/12/1998 - R
11/03/1997 - D		 Deed
(3690005901969)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/12/1998 - R
11/03/1997 - D		 Deed
(3390005901939)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/20/1996 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3310005224531)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/07/1989 - R
02/16/1989 - D		 Deed
(3930001436893)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
08/24/1977 - R Deed
(37730094000761)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX X

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 685 Lorimer 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
$4,990
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,811,000
Assessed value
$168,660

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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 $2,138,000 $128,280 $25,148 19.843% $4,990 $4,990 -0.36%
2024/25 $1,689,000 $101,340 $24,936 20.085% $5,008 $5,008 +5.94%
2023/24 $1,887,000 $113,220 $23,538 20.085% $4,728 $4,728 +4.80%
2022/23 $2,067,000 $124,020 $22,213 20.309% $4,511 $4,511 +7.82%
2021/22 $1,947,000 $116,820 $20,957 19.963% $4,184 $4,184 -5.13%
2020/21 $2,361,000 $141,660 $20,957 21.045% $4,410 $4,410 +0.27%
2019/20 $2,548,000 $152,880 $20,780 21.167% $4,399 $4,399 +7.20%
2018/19 $2,240,000 $134,400 $19,615 20.919% $4,103 $4,103 +8.74%
2017/18 $1,473,000 $88,380 $18,511 20.385% $3,773 $3,773 +8.08%
2016/17 $1,091,000 $65,460 $17,464 19.991% $3,491 $3,491 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 685 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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
0.2,AE

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
3

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lorimer St & Metropolitan Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
G-L
Distance (miles)
0.223
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 202 0.39
P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 202 0.39
Northside Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 103 0.12
Northside Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 103 0.12
Citizens of the World Charter School 1 NR No Charter K-2 383 0.20
Williamsburg Northside School NR No Private PK-8 372 0.22
Williamsburg Northside School NR No Private PK-8 372 0.22
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School 6 No Public PK, K-5 578 0.29
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School 6 No Public PK, K-5 578 0.29
Williamsburg Northside Preschool NR No Private 2-4 0 0.44
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Northside Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 103 0.12
John Ericsson Middle School 126 5 No Public 6-8 177 0.21
Williamsburg Northside School NR No Private PK-8 372 0.22
Conselyea Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-8 429 0.39
St. Stanislaus Kostka School NR No Private PK, K-8 253 0.45
St Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 172 0.46
Lyons Community School 3 No Public 6-12 383 0.62
Jhs 50 John D Wells 7 No Public 6-8 355 0.63
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.70
P.S. 84 Jose De Diego 6 No Public PK, K-8 608 0.71
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 0.21
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design 7 No Public 9-12 598 0.29
Brooklyn Preparatory High School 5 No Public 9-12 555 0.29
Williamsburg Preparatory School 7 No Public 9-12 687 0.29
A-Tech High School 3 No Public 9-12 374 0.37
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (The) 6 No Public 9-12 408 0.62
Brooklyn Latin School 9 No Public 9-12 800 0.62
Lyons Community School 3 No Public 6-12 383 0.62
Cong. Darkei Tshivo of Dinov NR No Private 9-12 210 0.65
High School Of Enterprise Business And Technology 2 No Public 9-12 536 0.65

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Neighbors for 685 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY

49 Withers St, Brooklyn 45 Withers St, Brooklyn 22 Frost St, Brooklyn 53 Withers St, Brooklyn 43 Withers St, Brooklyn 169 Frost St, Brooklyn 63 Withers St, Brooklyn 689 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 30 Frost St, Brooklyn 36 Frost St, Brooklyn 57 Withers St, Brooklyn 544 Union Ave, Brooklyn 51 Withers St, Brooklyn 47 Withers St, Brooklyn 28 Frost St, Brooklyn 683 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 679 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 40 Frost St, Brooklyn 171 Frost St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 685 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 10016, New York City, NY 10017, New York City, NY 11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11109, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 685 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 685 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 685 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

685 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 2,200 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 685 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

685 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $168,660.

What are the property taxes for 685 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 685 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $4,990.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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