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688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn
5
2.5
$2,748,000
688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Property Information
688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 688 East 4th Street |
| Neighborhood | Kensington |
| Zip code | 11218 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 05397-0015 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,378 |
Lot & Building Information for 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn
| Lot sqft | 5,800 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3) |
| Building sqft | 2,800 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Stucco |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | East 4 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Ditmas Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
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| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 12 |
| Closest police station | 0.33 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.50 Miles |
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About 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn
What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?
688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1901 and has a total of 2,800 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $97,320, the tax amount paid for 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is $5,362. For the next year, the tax amount for 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is estimated at $5,378.
When was 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold?688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold in 08/31/1983.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s). There are 1 active listings at this address.
Ownership Information for 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn
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Homes for Sale in 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn
$2,748,000
| Listing date | 04/16/2026 |
|---|---|
| Rooms | 11 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 |
Contact Salvatore Valente for more information Contact Roberto Pollina for more information View full listing information on elliman.com
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Listing Price History
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | $2,748,000 |
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Past Sales & Property History for 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn
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Title Documents for 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $5,363 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,378 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,622,000 |
| Assessed value: | $97,320 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
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Assessment History for 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 688 East 4th 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $1,622,000 | $97,320 | $27,026 | 19.843% | $11,297 | $5,363 | +4.17% |
| 2024/25 | $1,546,000 | $92,760 | $25,632 | 20.085% | $10,875 | $5,148 | -49.31% |
| 2023/24 | $1,635,000 | $98,100 | $50,570 | 20.085% | $10,735 | $10,157 | +5.19% |
| 2022/23 | $1,350,000 | $81,000 | $47,546 | 20.309% | $10,241 | $9,656 | +8.23% |
| 2021/22 | $1,481,000 | $88,860 | $44,694 | 19.963% | $9,497 | $8,922 | -4.87% |
Permits for 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn
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Kensington Residential Market Stats
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Median Sale Price
$538,380
7.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$740
28.4% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$839,000
6.2% YoY
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Station lines | F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.143 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | 18 Av/E 5 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.204 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 | 0.12 |
| Mevakshai Hashem | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 572 | 0.12 |
| Mavakshai Hashem | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 475 | 0.12 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 62 Ditmas | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 900 | 0.29 |
| Mevakshai Hashem | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 572 | 0.12 |
| Mavakshai Hashem | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 475 | 0.12 |
| Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 622 | 0.16 |
| Ohr Halimud - The Multi Sensory Learning Center | NR | No | Private | 18 | 0.23 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Yeshiva Nesivas Chaim | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.13 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Midwood | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 0.15 |
| Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 622 | 0.16 |
| Machon Bais Yaakov Hilda Birn High School | NR | No | Private | 10-12 | 57 | 0.23 |
| Ohr Halimud - The Multi Sensory Learning Center | NR | No | Private | 18 | 0.23 |
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Neighbors for 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 688 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 704 E 4th St, Brooklyn | 1,808 | 03/31/2017 | |
| 726 E 4th St, Brooklyn | 3,748 | 07/25/2019 | |
| 678 E 4th St, Brooklyn | 1,773 | 05/11/2005 | $625,000 |
| 700 E 4th St, Brooklyn | 1,624 | 01/22/2002 | |
| 718 E 4th St, Brooklyn | 2,796 | 05/11/1987 | |
| 722 E 4th St, Brooklyn | 1,518 | 06/23/2005 | |
| 322 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 5,200 | 08/05/2013 | |
| 314 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 5,200 | 11/06/2012 | |
| 302 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 2,160 | 01/28/2023 | |
| 312 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 8,440 | 10/03/1986 | |
| 710 E 4th St, Brooklyn | 3,030 | 01/05/2005 | |
| 730 E 4th St, Brooklyn | 2,132 | 11/01/2022 | $1,375,000 |
| 304 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 1,670 | 01/28/2023 | |
| 692 E 4th St, Brooklyn | 3,023 | 03/27/2022 | |
| 320 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 5,200 | 03/05/2025 | $1,450,000 |
| 306 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 1,670 | 04/21/2006 | $600,000 |
| 706 E 4th St, Brooklyn | 2,120 | 07/25/2019 | $1,054,000 |
| 682 E 4th St, Brooklyn | 1,896 | 04/29/2022 | $1,398,000 |
| 714 E 4th St, Brooklyn | 1,732 | 08/20/2015 | |
| 318 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn | 5,200 | 08/12/1992 |
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