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688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 688 Jamaica Avenue
Secondary address 688 Garage Jamaica Ave
Neighborhood East New York
Zip code 11208
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04102-0018

Sales & Tax Overview for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 03/31/2017
Purchase price $700,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $8,338

Lot & Building Information for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 3,267
Lot dimensions 28.83 ft x 125.92 ft
Property type Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3)
Building sqft 3,180
Building dimensions 18 ft x 59 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 3
Year built 1910
Year last altered 2008
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Zoning & Use for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 19
Community district 5
Closest police station 1.06 Miles
Closest fire station 0.68 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 688 Garage Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208

About 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3) located at 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 3,180 square feet and a current price per square foot of $220.

What is the year built & the current market value of 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $348,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/31/2017 $700,000

Title Documents for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/13/2021 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2021100101221003)
09/30/2021 - D
10/13/2021 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2021100101221002)
09/30/2021 - D
10/13/2021 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021100101221001)
02/25/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021022300941001)
02/23/2021 - D
03/23/2021 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2021031900578002)
02/23/2021 - D
03/23/2021 - R
Mortgage
(2021031900578001)
04/14/2017 - D
04/21/2017 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017041300077001)
04/05/2017 - D
04/06/2017 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017040600041001)
03/31/2017 - D
04/12/2017 - R
Deed
(2017041000629001)
04/16/2014 - D
02/19/2016 - R
Agreement
(2016021201814001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,721
Estimated property tax: $8,338
Tax assessor's market value: $348,000
Assessed value: $156,600

Assessment History for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 688 Jamaica 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 $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%

Permits for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/26/2008 Alteration type 1
         
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Crescent St & Jamaica Ave at SE Corner
Station lines J
Distance (miles) 0.332
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Bus Routes
Name Jamaica Av/Logan St
Line Q56
Distance (miles) 0.013

Neighbors for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 688 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
696 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 109,445 03/06/2014
62 Richmond St, Brooklyn 2,160 09/09/2020
19 Logan St, Brooklyn 1,844 09/25/2002
44 Richmond St, Brooklyn 1,275 12/28/2000
50 Richmond St, Brooklyn 1,752 03/13/2015
64 Richmond St, Brooklyn 3,092 01/03/1978
60 Richmond St, Brooklyn 2,160 04/29/2026 $768,779
15 Logan St, Brooklyn 1,708 03/05/2018 $635,000
54 Richmond St, Brooklyn 1,844 10/01/2004
42 Richmond St, Brooklyn 2,152 06/20/2023 $820,000
151 Etna St, Brooklyn 2,208 09/02/2020 $999,900
682 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 5,140 02/13/2020 $1,300,000
13 Logan St, Brooklyn 1,708 10/18/2001
21 Logan St, Brooklyn 2,280 01/30/2019 $855,000
25 Logan St, Brooklyn 2,200 07/26/2005 $465,000
27 Logan St, Brooklyn 2,248 04/04/2003
31 Logan St, Brooklyn 2,200 04/04/2024
48 Richmond St, Brooklyn 1,536 07/03/2007 $450,000
686 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 2,250 06/06/2002
17 Logan St, Brooklyn 630 04/06/2016
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