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686 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 686 Garage E 5th St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

3,333

General information

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Address
Primary address
686 East 5th Street
Alternate address(es)
686 Garage E 5th St
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05398-0015

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,271
Building dimensions
21 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1905
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,467
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 5 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ditmas Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
33.33 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,333

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
80 /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

Ownership information for 686 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 686 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/13/2023 - R
10/26/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023110700658001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
10/25/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023102400948009)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/10/2023 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2023101000029001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXX
10/19/2021 - R
09/14/2021 - D		 Mortgage and Consolidation
(2021101301597001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
07/24/2020 - R
07/21/2020 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2020072400196001)		 X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
12/06/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018120501119001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXX
04/29/2005 - R
04/11/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005041801215001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXX
08/17/2005 - R
06/11/2003 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2005080801156001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/17/2005 - R
06/11/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005080801145001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/21/2003 - R
05/20/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003052100329001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 686 East 5th 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
$8,467
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,961,000
Assessed value
$117,660

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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 $1,492,000 $89,520 $40,255 19.843% $7,988 $7,988 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,479,000 $88,740 $37,978 20.085% $7,628 $7,628 +5.99%
2023/24 $1,298,000 $77,880 $35,831 20.085% $7,197 $7,197 +23.39%
2022/23 $1,062,000 $63,720 $35,831 20.309% $7,277 $5,833 +3.16%
2021/22 $1,092,000 $65,520 $35,557 19.963% $7,098 $5,654 -19.91%
2020/21 $1,072,000 $64,320 $33,546 21.045% $7,060 $7,060 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,029,000 $61,740 $31,648 21.167% $6,699 $6,699 +7.25%
2018/19 $1,183,000 $70,980 $29,859 20.919% $6,246 $6,246 +2.62%
2017/18 $856,000 $51,360 $29,859 20.385% $6,087 $6,087 +2.76%
2016/17 $889,000 $53,340 $29,631 19.991% $5,924 $5,924 +8.36%
Permits

Permit information for 686 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/22/2022 Alteration
03/11/2022 Alteration
02/15/2022 Alteration type 2
02/14/2022 Alteration type 2
08/01/2018 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
11/19/2025 I
06/09/2025 A

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Neighborhood

Kensington, Ocean Parkway residential market stats

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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
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Ditmas Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.191
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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 0.37
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.37
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.08
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.08
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.08
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.08
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.11
P.S. 134 9 No Public K-5 493 0.22
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 616 0.32
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas 7 Yes Public 6-8 900 0.25
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.08
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.08
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.11
Ohr Halimud - The Multi Sensory Learning Center NR No Private 18 0.28
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath NR No Private K-8 0 0.31
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 616 0.32
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.11
Yeshiva Nesivas Chaim NR No Private 9-12 0 0.16
Yeshiva Gedolah of Midwood NR No Private 9-12 0 0.18
Machon Bais Yaakov Hilda Birn High School NR No Private 10-12 57 0.27
Ohr Halimud - The Multi Sensory Learning Center NR No Private 18 0.28

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Neighbors for 686 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

702 E 5th St, Brooklyn 714 E 5th St, Brooklyn 676 E 5th St, Brooklyn 414 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn 683 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 691 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 424 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn 708 E 5th St, Brooklyn 724 E 5th St, Brooklyn 726 E 5th St, Brooklyn 730 E 5th St, Brooklyn 422 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn 410 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn 698 E 5th St, Brooklyn 681 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 694 E 5th St, Brooklyn 682 E 5th St, Brooklyn 690 E 5th St, Brooklyn 718 E 5th St, Brooklyn 402 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 686 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 686 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 686 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 686 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

686 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 2,271 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 686 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

686 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $117,660.

What are the property taxes for 686 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 686 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $8,466.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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