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685 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 - Property report

Also known as: 685 Sheffield Ave

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1923

Lot sq. ft.

2,660

General information

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Address
Primary address
685 Sheffield Avenue
ZIP code
11207
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04298-0059

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
2,880
Building dimensions
20 ft x 78 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1923
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,856
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Sheffield Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
28 ft x 95 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,660

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
68 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.91 Miles
Closest fire station
0.34 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 685 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 685 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/27/2019 - R
09/04/2019 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2019092600677001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX X X
11/27/2007 - R
11/08/2007 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2007112000866001)		 XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX
02/27/2007 - R
12/18/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006122801385001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
12/15/2006 - R
11/27/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006121300830001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/28/2005 - R
10/26/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005111501399001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
11/07/2005 - R
10/17/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005103101443001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/10/2004 - R
10/25/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004102501104001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/12/2004 - R
10/07/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004102200357001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX
07/14/2003 - R
01/22/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003032900231001)
02/19/2003 - R
12/04/2002 - D		 Mortgage
(2003011401449001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 685 Sheffield 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
$10,856
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$384,000
Assessed value
$172,800

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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 $320,000 $144,000 $82,956 12.439% $10,319 $10,319 +7.47%
2024/25 $351,000 $157,950 $76,811 12.5% $9,601 $9,601 +5.97%
2023/24 $323,000 $145,350 $72,469 12.502% $9,060 $9,060 +10.01%
2022/23 $290,000 $130,500 $67,136 12.267% $8,236 $8,236 +0.26%
2021/22 $269,000 $121,050 $67,136 12.235% $8,214 $8,214 +4.93%
2020/21 $294,000 $132,300 $63,812 12.267% $7,828 $7,828 +6.22%
2019/20 $244,800 $110,160 $59,085 12.473% $7,370 $7,370 +4.82%
2018/19 $204,000 $91,800 $55,745 12.612% $7,031 $7,031 +7.03%
2017/18 $181,000 $81,450 $51,643 12.719% $6,568 $6,568 -1.34%
2016/17 $145,000 $65,250 $51,643 12.892% $6,658 $6,658 +5.28%
Permits

Permit information for 685 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/14/2014 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/05/2026 A
11/18/2025 I
06/10/2025 A

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% 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
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Pennsylvania Ave & Livonia Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.296
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 213 New Lots 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 218 0.13
P.S. 213 New Lots 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 218 0.13
P.S. 190 Sheffield 7 No Public PK, K-5 125 0.17
P.S. 190 Sheffield 7 No Public PK, K-5 125 0.17
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.24
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente 5 No Public PK, K-5 342 0.24
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente 5 No Public PK, K-5 342 0.24
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 0.29
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 0.29
New Grace Center Christian School NR No Private PK-8 185 0.30
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Van Siclen Community Middle School 3 Yes Public 6-8 221 0.38
Legacy School of the Arts 5 No Public 6-8 147 0.17
Collegiate Academy for Mathematics and Personal Awareness (CAMPA Charter School) 10 No Charter 6-8 108 0.22
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.24
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 0.29
New Grace Center Christian School NR No Private PK-8 185 0.30
East New York Family Academy 5 No Public 6-12 659 0.34
Achievement First Linden Charter School 5 No Charter K-8 756 0.38
School Of The Future Brooklyn 3 No Public 6-8 105 0.44
Imagine Me Leadership Charter School 6 No Charter PK, K-8 195 0.49
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.24
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 0.29
East New York Family Academy 5 No Public 6-12 659 0.34
The East New York Arts and Civics High School NR No Public 9-12 161 0.38
Uft Charter School NR No Charter 9-12 190 0.38
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 0.46
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire 3 No Public 9-12 223 0.46
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.46
Performing Arts and Technology High School 6 No Public 9-12 319 0.46
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School 4 No Public 9-12 200 0.79

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Neighbors for 685 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

671 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 521 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn 677 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 669 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 667 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 665 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 663 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 661 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 689 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 693 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 681 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 519 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn 525 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn 673 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 515 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn 687 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 691 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 683 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 697 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn 718 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 685 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, 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 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 685 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The development at 685 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was built in 1923.

What is the total square footage of 685 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

685 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 has a total of 2,880 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 685 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

685 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is currently assessed at $172,800.

What are the property taxes for 685 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The property taxes for 685 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 total $10,856.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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