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688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 688 Garage Jamaica Ave

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Property type

Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

3,267

Sale price

$700,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
688 Jamaica Avenue
Alternate address(es)
688 Garage Jamaica Ave
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04102-0018

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Building
Property type
Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3)
Building sq. ft.
3,180
Building dimensions
18 ft x 59 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1910
Last altered
2008
Sales
Sale date
03/31/2017
Sale price
$700,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,339
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
1
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
28.83 ft x 125.92 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,267

Area overview

Walk score
55 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
72 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
74 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
1.06 Miles
Closest fire station
0.68 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 688 Jamaica 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 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/31/2017 $700,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/13/2021 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2021100101221003)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/13/2021 - R
09/30/2021 - D		 Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2021100101221002)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/13/2021 - R
09/30/2021 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2021100101221001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/25/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021022300941001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/23/2021 - R
02/23/2021 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2021031900578002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/23/2021 - R
02/23/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021031900578001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/21/2017 - R
04/14/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017041300077001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/06/2017 - R
04/05/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017040600041001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/12/2017 - R
03/31/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017041000629001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
02/19/2016 - R
04/16/2014 - D		 Agreement
(2016021201814001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 688 Jamaica 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
$8,339
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$418,000
Assessed value
$188,100

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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 $348,000 $156,600 $62,072 12.439% $7,721 $7,721 +7.47%
2024/25 $434,400 $195,480 $57,474 12.5% $7,184 $7,184 +5.49%
2023/24 $362,000 $162,900 $54,474 12.502% $6,810 $6,810 +1.92%
2022/23 $453,000 $203,850 $54,474 12.267% $6,682 $6,682 +5.92%
2021/22 $521,000 $234,450 $51,568 12.235% $6,309 $6,309 +7.71%
2020/21 $572,000 $257,400 $47,748 12.267% $5,857 $5,857 +6.22%
2019/20 $511,200 $230,040 $44,211 12.473% $5,514 $5,514 +4.35%
2018/19 $426,000 $191,700 $41,903 12.612% $5,285 $5,285 -0.84%
2017/18 $399,000 $179,550 $41,903 12.719% $5,330 $5,330 -1.34%
2016/17 $319,000 $143,550 $41,903 12.892% $5,402 $5,402 +7.69%
Permits

Permit information for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/26/2008 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit 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
08/16/1993 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Crescent St & Jamaica Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
J
Distance (miles)
0.332
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Neighbors for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

696 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 62 Richmond St, Brooklyn 19 Logan St, Brooklyn 44 Richmond St, Brooklyn 50 Richmond St, Brooklyn 64 Richmond St, Brooklyn 60 Richmond St, Brooklyn 15 Logan St, Brooklyn 54 Richmond St, Brooklyn 42 Richmond St, Brooklyn 151 Etna St, Brooklyn 682 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 13 Logan St, Brooklyn 21 Logan St, Brooklyn 25 Logan St, Brooklyn 27 Logan St, Brooklyn 31 Logan St, Brooklyn 48 Richmond St, Brooklyn 686 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 17 Logan St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11207, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11374, New York City, NY 11375, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11415, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11418, New York City, NY 11419, New York City, NY 11420, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY 11424, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1910.

What is the market value of 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The current market value of 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $418,000.

What is the total square footage of 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 3,180 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$220 per square foot is the price for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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