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688 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 688 Garage E 3rd St

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
688 East 3rd Street
Alternate address(es)
688 Garage E 3rd St
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05396-0017

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
1,824
Building dimensions
20 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,883
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 3 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ditmas Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
40 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,000

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
78 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.33 Miles
Closest fire station
0.49 Miles

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Ownership information for 688 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 688 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/09/2020 - R
10/22/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020110400599001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
10/21/2020 - R
09/29/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020101501337001)
XXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX
08/30/2019 - R
06/12/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019082800689001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/17/2019 - R
05/29/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019061400563001)
XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X XXX XXXX XXXXX
08/08/2018 - R
08/07/2018 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018080800055001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX
10/19/2012 - R
10/10/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2012082200316004)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX
07/07/2008 - R
05/29/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2008063001105001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX
11/15/2006 - R
10/26/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006110700905001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX
09/20/2002 - R Mortgage
(3490008862049)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/02/1993 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3060001776206)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 688 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$7,883
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,827,000
Assessed value
$109,620

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 $1,390,000 $83,400 $37,310 19.843% $7,685 $7,403 +4.70%
2024/25 $1,381,000 $82,860 $35,207 20.085% $7,340 $7,071 +5.33%
2023/24 $1,215,000 $72,900 $33,424 20.085% $6,994 $6,713 +4.45%
2022/23 $1,100,000 $66,000 $31,646 20.309% $6,723 $6,427 +1.68%
2021/22 $1,173,000 $70,380 $31,666 19.963% $6,609 $6,321 -2.69%
2020/21 $1,070,000 $64,200 $30,865 21.045% $6,792 $6,496 +5.61%
2019/20 $964,000 $57,840 $29,056 21.167% $6,447 $6,150 +6.68%
2018/19 $992,000 $59,520 $27,560 20.919% $6,071 $5,765 +8.29%
2017/18 $898,000 $53,880 $26,118 20.385% $5,624 $5,324 +2.28%
2016/17 $665,000 $39,900 $26,038 19.991% $5,515 $5,205 +5.15%

Permit information for 688 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Kensington, Ocean Parkway 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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Ditmas Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.098

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.36
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.36
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.16
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.16
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.16
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.16
Ohr Halimud - The Multi Sensory Learning Center NR No Private 18 0.18
P.S. 134 9 No Public K-5 493 0.24
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 223 The Montauk 6 Yes Public 6-8 702 0.31
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.16
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.16
Ohr Halimud - The Multi Sensory Learning Center NR No Private 18 0.18
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.21
Yeshiva Chatzar Hakodesh Sanz NR No Private K-8 0 0.23
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment 7 No Public 6-12 495 0.31
Jhs 62 Ditmas 7 No Public 6-8 900 0.33
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Nesivas Chaim NR No Private 9-12 0 0.12
Yeshiva Gedolah of Midwood NR No Private 9-12 0 0.12
Machon Bais Yaakov Hilda Birn High School NR No Private 10-12 57 0.18
Ohr Halimud - The Multi Sensory Learning Center NR No Private 18 0.18
Machon Bais Yaakov Hilda Birn High School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.19
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment 7 No Public 6-12 495 0.31

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 688 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 688 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 688 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

688 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 1,824 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 688 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

688 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $109,620.

What are the property taxes for 688 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 688 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $7,883.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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