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656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 656 Metropolitan Avenue
Secondary address 656-660 Metropolitan Ave
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02763-0014

Sales & Tax Overview for 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 5,000
Lot dimensions 50 ft x 100 ft
Property type Old Law Tenement (C4)
Building sqft 21,750
Building dimensions 50 ft x 87 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 5
Structure type Walk-up apartment
Building material Masonry
Year built 1920
Frontage 14 Street/Canarsie Line (narrow)
Nearest wide street Metropolitan Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 29
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.92 Miles
Closest fire station 0.31 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 656-660 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

About 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1920 and has a total of 21,750 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,313,550, the tax amount paid for 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $154,693.

When was 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold?

656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold in 08/20/2014.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 29 residential unit(s) and 2 commercial spaces.

Ownership Information for 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/23/2018 - R UCC3 Termination
(2018112200025014)
11/23/2018 - R
11/06/2018 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2018112200025013)
11/23/2018 - R
11/06/2018 - D
Partial Release of Mortgage
(2018112200025008)
11/23/2018 - R
11/06/2018 - D
Mortgage Spreader Agreement
(2018112200025007)
11/23/2018 - R
11/06/2018 - D
Agreement
(2018112200025006)
09/04/2014 - R UCC3 Termination
(2014082700718006)
09/04/2014 - R
08/20/2014 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2014082700718005)
09/04/2014 - R
08/20/2014 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2014082700718004)
09/04/2014 - R
08/20/2014 - D
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2014082700718003)
09/04/2014 - R
08/20/2014 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2014082700718002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $154,694
Tax assessor's market value: $2,919,000
Assessed value: $1,313,550

Assessment History for 656 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 $2,621,000 $1,179,450 $1,179,450 12.439% $146,712 $146,712 +6.37%
2024/25 $2,452,000 $1,103,400 $1,103,400 12.5% $137,925 $137,925 +1.60%
2023/24 $2,413,000 $1,085,850 $1,085,850 12.502% $135,753 $135,753 -13.25%
2022/23 $3,413,000 $1,535,850 $1,275,660 12.267% $156,485 $156,485 +11.25%
2021/22 $2,914,000 $1,311,300 $1,149,660 12.235% $140,661 $140,661 +11.24%

Permits for 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/12/2025 Alteration
11/03/2025 Alteration
11/03/2025 Alteration
02/24/2025 Alteration
06/09/2023 Alteration
10/20/2022 Alteration
09/13/2022 Alteration
07/27/2022 Alteration
02/17/2022 Alteration
01/20/2022 Alteration
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Williamsburg Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,200,000
-20.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,362
6.1% 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 Lorimer St & Metropolitan Ave at SE Corner
Station lines G-L
Distance (miles) 0.117
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 578 0.08
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 578 0.08
P.S. 18 Edward Bush 1 No Public PK, K-5 170 0.22
P.S. 18 Edward Bush 1 No Public PK, K-5 170 0.22
St John The Evangelist Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-6 14 0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Williamsburg Northside School NR No Private PK-8 372 0.31
Northside Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 103 0.33
Lyons Community School 3 No Public 6-12 383 0.33
John Ericsson Middle School 126 5 No Public 6-8 177 0.40
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.48

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lyons Community School 3 No Public 6-12 383 0.33
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (The) 6 No Public 9-12 408 0.33
Brooklyn Latin School 9 No Public 9-12 800 0.33
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy 3 No Public 9-12 474 0.39
Progress High School for Professional Careers 2 No Public 9-12 392 0.39

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Neighbors for 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
674 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 1,750
290 Leonard St, Brooklyn 1,710 11/25/2025 $2,100,000
668 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 2,640 03/20/2020 $2,650,000
684 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 4,500 04/20/2012
292 Leonard St, Brooklyn 2,760 06/29/2022 $1,300,000
288 Leonard St, Brooklyn 1,710 06/22/2022 $2,895,000
286 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 1,000
676 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 05/25/1972
662 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,810 08/03/2022
686 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 11/07/2011
282 Leonard St, Brooklyn 3,155 05/10/2005 $700,000
666 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 2,640 02/19/2025
295 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn 2,833 09/14/1973
654 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,795 08/26/2020
286 Leonard St, Brooklyn 1,710 03/01/2005
51 Devoe St, Brooklyn 3,420 04/30/2015 $10
672 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 1,980 11/16/1979
680 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 4,500 05/20/1998
284 Leonard St, Brooklyn 2,700 05/20/2005
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