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686 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 686 E 48th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

2,300

Sale price

$747,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
686 East 48th Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04758-0029

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,650
Building dimensions
23 ft x 44 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1950
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
12/27/2023
Sale price
$747,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,654
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 48 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Schenectady Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
23 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,300

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
74 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
62 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.25 Miles
Closest fire station
0.40 Miles

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Ownership information for 686 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 686 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/27/2023 $747,000 XXXXXX-XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXX X XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/04/2023 $245,000 XXXX X XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/31/2005 $382,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/11/2024 - R
12/27/2023 - D
Mortgage
(2024010300450002)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX
01/11/2024 - R
12/27/2023 - D
Deed
(2024010300450001)
XXXX X XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X
06/05/2023 - R
06/01/2023 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023060200999001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/18/2023 - R
05/04/2023 - D
Deed
(2023051500630001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/13/2023 - R
03/01/2023 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023030100032001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/28/2013 - R
06/17/2013 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013061901674001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX
08/28/2009 - R
07/16/2009 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2009082000437001)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/01/2007 - R
05/28/2007 - D
Deed
(2007052901776001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/11/2006 - R
09/22/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006092200067001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/13/2006 - R
08/28/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006090800571001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 686 East 48th Street, 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
$6,654
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$651,000
Assessed value
$39,060

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 $699,000 $41,940 $33,442 19.843% $6,636 $6,636 +0.51%
2024/25 $590,000 $35,400 $32,872 20.085% $6,602 $6,602 +5.99%
2023/24 $690,000 $41,400 $31,014 20.085% $6,229 $6,229 +4.82%
2022/23 $565,000 $33,900 $29,261 20.309% $5,943 $5,943 +6.52%
2021/22 $563,000 $33,780 $27,946 19.963% $5,579 $5,579 -4.87%
2020/21 $683,000 $40,980 $27,868 21.045% $5,865 $5,865 +1.15%
2019/20 $560,000 $33,600 $27,393 21.167% $5,798 $5,798 +7.25%
2018/19 $582,000 $34,920 $25,845 20.919% $5,407 $5,407 +8.77%
2017/18 $594,000 $35,640 $24,384 20.385% $4,971 $4,971 +6.77%
2016/17 $468,000 $28,080 $23,288 19.991% $4,656 $4,656 +2.52%

Permit information for 686 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/23/1997 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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East Flatbush, Farragut residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Beverly Rd at SE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.883

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.17
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.17
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.26
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.26
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.26
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.26
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.27
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 No Public PK, K-5 344 0.40
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 No Public PK, K-5 344 0.40
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 Yes Public 6-8 552 0.61
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.26
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.26
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.27
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.38
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.40
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.41
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.61
P.S. 181 5 No Public PK, K-8 554 0.78
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.85
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.48
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.51
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.51
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.52
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.52
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.52
Catherine Mc Auley High School NR No Private 9-12 185 0.64
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 297 0.64
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.98
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 1.04

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 686 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 686 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 686 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

686 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,650 square feet.

When was 686 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

686 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 12/27/2023 for $747,000.

What is the assessed value of 686 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

686 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $39,060.

What are the property taxes for 686 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 686 East 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $6,654.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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