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686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 686 Metropolitan Avenue
Secondary address 297 Manhattan Ave
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02763-0024

Sales & Tax Overview for 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $6,357

Lot & Building Information for 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,500
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) i
Building sqft 2,700
Building dimensions 25 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot 3
Stories 3
Year built 1930
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.93 Miles
Closest fire station 0.32 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 297 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
  • 299-301 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
  • 303-305 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

About 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,463,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/26/2018 - D
09/26/2018 - R
Certificate
(2018092600155001)
09/14/2018 - D
09/26/2018 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2018092600155002)
11/07/2011 - D
01/12/2012 - R
Deed
(2012010901040001)
05/25/2006 - D
07/03/2006 - R
Deed
(2006063000409001)
03/13/2006 - D
03/22/2006 - R
Deed
(2006031401431001)
03/21/2001 - R Easement
(3200007567920)
11/02/1984 - R Deed
(3070001050107)
07/11/1981 - R Deed
(38130125000274)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $6,029
Estimated property tax: $6,357
Tax assessor's market value: $2,463,000
Assessed value: $147,780

Assessment History for 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 686 Metropolitan Avenue, 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 $2,463,000 $147,780 $30,384 19.843% $6,029 $6,029 +4.72%
2024/25 $2,554,000 $153,240 $28,664 20.085% $5,757 $5,757 +5.99%
2023/24 $2,257,000 $135,420 $27,043 20.085% $5,432 $5,432 +0.18%
2022/23 $1,772,000 $106,320 $26,698 20.309% $5,422 $5,422 +1.73%
2021/22 $1,517,000 $91,020 $26,698 19.963% $5,330 $5,330 +0.03%

Permits for 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/15/2019 Alteration
02/19/2019 Alteration type 2
01/22/2019 Alteration
09/20/2018 Alteration type 3
09/05/2018 Alteration type 2
08/25/2018 Alteration
08/13/2018 Alteration type 1
08/06/2018 Alteration type 1
07/02/2018 Alteration type 1
04/11/2018 Alteration type 1
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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): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Graham Ave & Metropolitan Ave at NW Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.089
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Bus Routes
Name Metropolitan Av/Leonard St
Line B24
Distance (miles) 0.055

Neighbors for 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 686 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
293 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn 2,674 09/19/2018
674 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 1,750
103 Devoe St, Brooklyn 2,631 08/15/2022
684 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 4,500 04/20/2012
668 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 2,640 03/20/2020 $2,650,000
99 Devoe St, Brooklyn 1,640 03/14/1981
676 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 05/25/1972
662 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,810 08/03/2022
656 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 21,750 08/20/2014
295 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn 2,833 09/14/1973
109 Devoe St, Brooklyn 12,136 08/09/2024 $3,725,000
666 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 2,640 02/19/2025
654 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,795 08/26/2020
289 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn 2,640 09/16/2015
680 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 4,500 05/20/1998
672 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 1,980 11/16/1979
111 Devoe St, Brooklyn 1,680 05/10/2024
101 Devoe St, Brooklyn 2,631 08/24/2006
97 Devoe St, Brooklyn 1,920 12/08/2025 $2,300,000
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