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685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 685 Ralph Ave

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$585,677

General information

Address

Primary address

685 Ralph Avenue

ZIP code

11212

Neighborhood

Brownsville

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03509-0010

Building

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Building sq. ft.

3,280

Building dimensions

20.5 ft x 80 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1930

Exterior wall

None

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/23/2006

Sale price

$585,677

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$10,654

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Ralph Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Area overview

Walk score

77 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

77 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.51 Miles

Closest fire station

0.40 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 685 Ralph 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 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/23/2006	$585,677	XXXXXX, XXXX	XXXXX, XXXXX
01/23/2006	$625,000	XXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX & XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX. XXX
10/09/2003	$374,436	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX & XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXX.	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/20/2011 - R 12/07/2011 - D	Deed (2011120800729001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXX
04/20/2011 - R 10/15/2010 - D	Deed (2011041800660001)	XXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX
02/06/2008 - R 01/08/2008 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2008020400519001)	XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/14/2006 - R 10/06/2006 - D	Court Order (2006111300958001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/15/2006 - R 08/07/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006080701308001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XX
04/03/2006 - R 03/23/2006 - D	Deed (2006033100590001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXX
03/01/2006 - R 02/15/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006021601234002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XX
03/01/2006 - R 02/15/2006 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2006021601234001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
02/07/2006 - R 01/23/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006020600310002)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/07/2006 - R 01/23/2006 - D	Deed, Other (2006020600310001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 685 Ralph 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

$10,654

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$634,000

Assessed value

$285,300

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$528,000	$237,600	$82,887	12.439%	$10,310	$10,310	+7.40%
2024/25	$440,400	$198,180	$76,800	12.5%	$9,600	$9,600	+7.92%
2023/24	$367,000	$165,150	$71,150	12.502%	$8,895	$8,895	+10.06%
2022/23	$380,000	$171,000	$65,883	12.267%	$8,082	$8,082	+0.26%
2021/22	$374,900	$168,705	$65,883	12.235%	$8,061	$8,061	+3.06%
2020/21	$364,000	$163,800	$63,759	12.267%	$7,821	$7,821	+6.14%
2019/20	$303,600	$136,620	$59,077	12.473%	$7,369	$7,369	+6.75%
2018/19	$253,000	$113,850	$54,731	12.612%	$6,903	$6,903	+7.09%
2017/18	$225,000	$101,250	$50,679	12.719%	$6,446	$6,446	-1.34%
2016/17	$214,000	$96,300	$50,679	12.892%	$6,534	$6,534	+3.40%

Permits

Permit information for 685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/05/2026	A
	06/10/2025	A
	11/26/2024	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brownsville residential market stats

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Median sale price

$599,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$516

5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Rutland Rd & E. 98th St at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.078

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace	6	Yes	Public	K-8	903	0.19
P.S. 156 Waverly	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	465	0.22
P.S. 156 Waverly	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	465	0.22
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,376	0.30
Brownsville Ascend Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-8	871	0.31
P.S. 770 New American Academy	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	287	0.33
P.S. 770 New American Academy	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	287	0.33
P.S. 398 Walter Weaver	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	244	0.33
P.S. 398 Walter Weaver	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	244	0.33
P.S. 191 Paul Robeson	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	158	0.41

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
New Heights Middle School	5	Yes	Public	6-8	248	0.79
P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace	6	No	Public	K-8	903	0.19
Is 392	7	No	Public	6-8	309	0.22
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,376	0.30
Brownsville Ascend Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-8	871	0.31
Congregation Ohr Menachem	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.43
Bethany Christian Grade School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.49
Ronald Edmonds Learning Center Ii	6	No	Public	6-8	135	0.49
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	6-7	187	0.50
Stars & Knights Day School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	98	0.52

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
New Visions AIM Charter High School I	1	No	Charter	9-12	154	0.09
Brownsville Academy High School	2	No	Public	9-12	77	0.09
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,376	0.30
East Brooklyn Community High School	2	No	Public	9-12	127	0.45
Teachers Preperatory High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	189	0.53
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School	5	No	Public	9-12	227	0.53
Kings Collegiate Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,215	0.62
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,057	0.73
Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School	3	No	Public	9-12	413	0.73
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.75

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 3,280 square feet.

When was 685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 03/23/2006 for $585,677.

What is the assessed value of 685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $285,300.

What are the property taxes for 685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 685 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $10,653.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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