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685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 685 Metropolitan Avenue
Secondary address 307 Manhattan Ave
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02758-0026

Sales & Tax Overview for 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $22,076

Lot & Building Information for 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,787
Lot dimensions 25.17 ft x 71 ft
Property type Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5)
Building sqft 4,000
Building dimensions 25 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 4
Year built 1920
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.91 Miles
Closest fire station 0.30 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 307 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
  • 315 Garage Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

About 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have?

This Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5) located at 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 4,000 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $999,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/29/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3900006883990)
04/19/1999 - R Mortgage
(3020006558602)
12/30/1998 - D
04/19/1999 - R
Deed
(3910006559491)
12/28/1979 - R Mortgage
(37930112901278)
01/11/1978 - R Mortgage
(37830096901290)
01/11/1978 - R Deed
(37830096901288)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $20,441
Estimated property tax: $22,076
Tax assessor's market value: $999,000
Assessed value: $449,550

Assessment History for 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $999,000 $449,550 $164,330 12.439% $20,441 $20,441 +7.47%
2024/25 $1,105,000 $497,250 $152,159 12.5% $19,020 $19,020 -0.02%
2023/24 $1,186,000 $533,700 $152,159 12.502% $19,023 $19,023 +5.18%
2022/23 $1,483,000 $667,350 $147,440 12.267% $18,086 $18,086 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,396,000 $628,200 $136,520 12.235% $16,703 $16,703 +7.72%

Permits for 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/22/2009 Alteration type 2
03/03/2009 Alteration type 2
01/28/2008 Alteration type 2
05/01/2001 Alteration type 2
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Graham Ave & Metropolitan Ave at SW Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.088
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Bus Routes
Name Metropolitan Av/Leonard St
Line B24
Distance (miles) 0.056

Neighbors for 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 685 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
669 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 1,600 10/10/2024
659 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 05/20/2021 $2,150,000
681 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 4,200 09/14/2017
665 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,500 01/07/1998
661 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 04/30/1971
673 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 1,600 08/17/2015 $1,500,000
317 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 03/27/2026 $2,760,000
667 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 2,046 12/05/1981
108 Conselyea St, Brooklyn 3,320 10/26/2016
679 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 24,000 02/06/2008
671 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 1,600 08/17/2015 $1,500,000
106 Conselyea St, Brooklyn 3,996 12/17/2002 $480,000
323 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn 3,197 07/14/1988
110 Conselyea St, Brooklyn 2,310 06/23/2020 $1,880,000
114 Conselyea St, Brooklyn 3,750 02/11/2014 $10
112 Conselyea St, Brooklyn 3,750 05/21/1998
104 Conselyea St, Brooklyn 2,280 04/11/2013
653 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 12,145 09/06/2012 $1,370,000
319 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn 1,200 06/05/2018
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