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685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 295 Cornelia St

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Property type

Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

General information

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Address
Primary address
685 Knickerbocker Avenue
Alternate address(es)
295 Cornelia St
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03378-0001

Owner

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Building
Property type
Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4)
Building sq. ft.
3,100
Building dimensions
20 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1910
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$22,875
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 95 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,900

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
88 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
32
Community district
4
Closest police station
0.39 Miles
Closest fire station
0.21 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/25/2018 - R UCC3 Termination
(2018062100050001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/25/2018 - R
06/21/2018 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018062100050003)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/25/2018 - R
06/21/2018 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2018062100050002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/04/2013 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2013080800351001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/14/2008 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2008100100946001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/25/2003 - R Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2003072501757003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/12/2003 - R
09/09/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003092600265002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
11/25/2003 - R
07/21/2003 - D		 Initial UCC1
(2003072501757004)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/25/2003 - R
07/21/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003072501757002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/25/2003 - R
07/21/2003 - D		 Deed
(2003072501757001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$22,875
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$491,000
Assessed value
$220,950

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020/21 $525,000 $236,250 $197,280 10.694% $21,097 $21,097 +8.89%
2019/20 $459,000 $206,550 $183,870 10.537% $19,374 $19,374 +6.92%
2018/19 $444,000 $199,800 $172,350 10.514% $18,121 $18,121 +8.10%
2017/18 $418,000 $188,100 $159,430 10.514% $16,762 $16,762 +7.31%
2016/17 $346,000 $155,700 $147,729 10.574% $15,621 $15,621 +2.86%
Permits

Permit information for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
02/10/1997 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
08/29/1995 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
06/01/1994 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Halsey St & Wycoff Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.312
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Neighbors for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

671 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 665 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 267 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 259 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 261 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 683 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 675 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1358 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 679 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 663 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 251 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 253 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 677 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 673 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 660 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 257 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 265 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 667 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 255 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 263 Cornelia St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1910.

What is the market value of 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The current market value of 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $491,000.

What is the total square footage of 685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,100 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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