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688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 688 Lorimer Street
Secondary address 52 Frost St
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02737-0008

Sales & Tax Overview for 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $16,525

Lot & Building Information for 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,500
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Building class Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5) i
Building sqft 4,900
Building dimensions 25 ft x 52 ft
Buildings on lot 3
Stories 3
Year built 1928
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 6
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.66 Miles
Closest fire station 0.07 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 52 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
  • 54 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
  • 688-690 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

About 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have?

This Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5) located at 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 4,900 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1928 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,333,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/23/2004 - D
10/27/2004 - R
Deed
(2004101202022001)
03/15/1978 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(37830098101489)
03/15/1978 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(37830098101487)
03/15/1978 - R Deed
(37830098101485)
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $15,993
Estimated property tax: $16,525
Tax assessor's market value: $2,333,000
Assessed value: $1,049,850
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,333,000 $1,049,850 $128,572 12.439% $16,615 $15,993 +7.81%
2024/25 $2,001,000 $900,450 $118,681 12.5% $15,460 $14,835 +8.35%
2023/24 $1,850,000 $832,500 $109,522 12.502% $14,318 $13,692 +10.47%
2022/23 $1,816,000 $817,200 $101,042 12.267% $13,008 $12,395 +0.27%
2021/22 $1,490,000 $670,500 $101,042 12.235% $12,974 $12,362 +3.10%

Permits for 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): 0.2,AE (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 3 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Lorimer St & Metropolitan Ave at NE Corner
Station lines G-L
Distance (miles) 0.228
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Bus Routes
Name Lorimer St/Frost St
Line B48
Distance (miles) 0.031

Neighbors for 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 688 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
110 Frost St, Brooklyn 1,725 10/01/1999
686 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 3,900 08/15/2006 $10
45 Withers St, Brooklyn 3,750 10/14/2009
43 Withers St, Brooklyn 4,500 03/07/2019 $2,250,000
366 Leonard St, Brooklyn 7,407 07/16/2025 $14,200,000
684 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 3,900 07/15/2004
676 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 05/19/2021 $2,745,000
33 Withers St, Brooklyn 3,000 03/11/2004
336 Meeker Ave, Brooklyn 6,056 11/03/2011 $1,400,000
104 Frost St, Brooklyn 18,481 05/02/2023 $4,900,000
680 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 27,324 05/19/2021 $1,830,000
35 Withers St, Brooklyn 3,750
108 Frost St, Brooklyn 6,625 03/26/2015 $1,750,000
31 Withers St, Brooklyn 1,875 01/11/2006 $1,125,000
368 Leonard St, Brooklyn 7,407 07/16/2025 $14,200,000
112 Frost St, Brooklyn 3,180 10/24/2024
47 Withers St, Brooklyn 4,906 11/01/2021
56 Frost St, Brooklyn 6,189 06/25/2019 $6,300,000
364 Leonard St, Brooklyn 4,850 08/24/1998
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