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685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Property Information

685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 685 East 2nd Street
Neighborhood Kensington
Zip code 11218
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 05396-0067

Sales & Tax Overview for 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 4,000
Lot dimensions 40 ft x 100 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 1,708
Building dimensions 24 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Aluminum/vinyl
Basement type Full
Year built 1910
Frontage East 2 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street MC Donald Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 20
Community district 12
Closest police station 0.30 Miles
Closest fire station 0.45 Miles

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About 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1910 and has a total of 1,708 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $107,640, the tax amount paid for 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is $8,443.

When was 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold?

685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold in 04/14/1997.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/16/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023051100588001)
07/23/2020 - R
07/16/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020072300038001)
02/26/2018 - R
02/13/2018 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2018022300489001)
02/20/2014 - R
10/24/2013 - D
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2014021100580001)
12/12/2008 - R
10/21/2008 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2008120801133001)
04/25/2008 - R
04/14/2008 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008041401168001)
04/17/2008 - R
03/19/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2008033101593001)
08/31/2004 - R
07/26/2004 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2004081200914001)
10/11/2002 - R Mortgage
(3100008904010)
11/16/1999 - R Mortgage
(3250006896925)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $8,443
Tax assessor's market value: $1,794,000
Assessed value: $107,640
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 685 East 2nd Street, 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 $1,366,000 $81,960 $42,373 19.843% $8,690 $8,408 +2.78%
2024/25 $1,106,000 $66,360 $40,732 20.085% $8,450 $8,181 +6.37%
2023/24 $1,037,000 $62,220 $38,291 20.085% $7,972 $7,691 +1.36%
2022/23 $849,000 $50,940 $37,362 20.309% $7,884 $7,588 +8.03%
2021/22 $931,000 $55,860 $35,186 19.963% $7,312 $7,024 -4.87%

Permits for 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Kensington Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$550,000
10.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$742
6.5% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station McDonald Ave & Ditmas Ave at SE Corner
Station lines F
Distance (miles) 0.104
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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 0.40
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.40
Ohr Halimud - The Multi Sensory Learning Center NR No Private 18 0.16
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.17
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.17

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 0.30
Ohr Halimud - The Multi Sensory Learning Center NR No Private 18 0.16
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.17
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.17
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.22

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Gedolah of Midwood NR No Private 9-12 0 0.08
Yeshiva Nesivas Chaim NR No Private 9-12 0 0.08
Machon Bais Yaakov Hilda Birn High School NR No Private 10-12 57 0.15
Ohr Halimud - The Multi Sensory Learning Center NR No Private 18 0.16
Machon Bais Yaakov Hilda Birn High School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.17

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Neighbors for 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 685 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
697 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 4,452
221 Avenue F, Brooklyn 19,816 12/23/2013 $1,575,000
736 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 4,784 12/01/2011 $235,000
677 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 3,786 01/16/2009
661 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,308 12/28/2001
655 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,358 05/10/2019 $1,460,000
645 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,667 03/23/1999
701 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 3,867 09/12/2024
707 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 3,480 05/05/1999
742 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 17,200 07/15/2003 $1,100,000
699 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 4,263
695 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 4,452
715 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 10,480 07/10/2000
215 Avenue F, Brooklyn 14,005 07/28/2011 $1,750,000
659 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,250 12/16/1993
651 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 1,624 11/23/1999
734 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 1,498 01/07/2014 $600,000
669 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 3,143 08/31/2016
203 Avenue F, Brooklyn 20,174 08/06/2007
209 Avenue F, Brooklyn 17,600 06/17/2009 $1,300,000
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