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685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 685 Knickerbocker Avenue
Secondary address 295 Cornelia St
Neighborhood Bushwick
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03378-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $22,875

Lot & Building Information for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,900
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 95 ft
Building class Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) i
Building sqft 3,100
Building dimensions 20 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1910
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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

Area Overview

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School district 32
Community district 4
Closest police station 0.39 Miles
Closest fire station 0.21 Miles

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Other Property Data for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 295 Cornelia St, Brooklyn, NY 11221

About 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 have?

This Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) located at 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,100 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $489,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/25/2018 - R UCC3 Termination
(2018062100050001)
06/21/2018 - D
06/25/2018 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018062100050003)
06/21/2018 - D
06/25/2018 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2018062100050002)
09/04/2013 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2013080800351001)
10/14/2008 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2008100100946001)
11/25/2003 - R Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2003072501757003)
09/09/2003 - D
12/12/2003 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003092600265002)
07/21/2003 - D
11/25/2003 - R
Initial UCC1
(2003072501757004)
07/21/2003 - D
11/25/2003 - R
Mortgage
(2003072501757002)
07/21/2003 - D
11/25/2003 - R
Deed
(2003072501757001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $21,889
Estimated property tax: $22,875
Tax assessor's market value: $489,000
Assessed value: $220,050

Assessment History for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $489,000 $220,050 $201,780 10.848% $21,889 $21,889 -0.79%
2024/25 $467,000 $210,150 $205,020 10.762% $22,064 $22,064 +1.96%
2023/24 $458,000 $206,100 $204,300 10.592% $21,639 $21,639 +3.13%
2022/23 $438,000 $197,100 $197,100 10.646% $20,983 $20,983 +11.17%
2021/22 $390,000 $175,500 $175,500 10.755% $18,875 $18,875 -10.53%

Permits for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/07/2004 Alteration type 2
04/05/2004 Alteration type 2
04/05/2004 Alteration type 2
04/23/1992 Alteration type 2
         
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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 Halsey St & Wycoff Ave at SE Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.312
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Bus Routes
Name Wilson Av/Cornelia St
Line B60
Distance (miles) 0.14

Neighbors for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
671 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,800 07/26/2000
665 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 09/24/2007
267 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 2,400 03/25/2011 $521,000
259 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 2,400 04/10/2005
261 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 2,400 03/22/2008
683 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,800 09/29/2016
675 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,800 07/21/2016 $1,200,000
1358 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 1,944 09/03/1999
679 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 05/05/2021 $1,200,000
663 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,300 09/29/2017 $1,650,000
251 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 3,432 06/24/2008 $739,000
253 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 3,432 05/30/2008 $799,000
677 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 05/25/2021
673 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 07/16/2024 $1,700,000
660 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 6,500 01/24/2018
257 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 2,400 06/14/2018
265 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 2,400 11/12/2009
667 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,800 02/21/2017 $1,250,000
255 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 3,432 03/05/2008 $800,000
263 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 2,400 07/18/2003
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