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

Also known as: 687 E 5th St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1935

Lot sq. ft.

3,000

Sale price

$1,550,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
687 East 5th Street
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05399-0081

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,147
Building dimensions
24 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1935
Last altered
2024
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Combination
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
06/06/2024
Sale price
$1,550,500
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,674
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 5 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ocean Parkway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
30 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,000

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
0.47 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 687 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/06/2024 $1,550,500 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/25/2024 - R
06/06/2024 - D		 Mortgage
(2024062100407002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/25/2024 - R
06/06/2024 - D		 Deed
(2024062100407001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
12/28/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3610006994761)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
04/30/1984 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3060001015906)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/13/1984 - R Mortgage
(3520001013052)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
02/23/1982 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3970000900897)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXX
02/23/1982 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3960000900896)		 XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
11/21/1981 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(38130127900067)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/21/1981 - R Mortgage
(38130127900057)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/21/1981 - R Deed
(38130127900055)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 687 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
$8,674
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,460,000
Assessed value
$87,600

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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 $1,378,000 $82,680 $43,282 19.843% $8,588 $8,588 +8.24%
2024/25 $1,317,000 $79,020 $39,506 20.085% $8,204 $7,935 +5.93%
2023/24 $1,164,000 $69,840 $37,295 20.085% $7,772 $7,491 +5.12%
2022/23 $953,000 $57,180 $35,087 20.309% $7,422 $7,126 +2.03%
2021/22 $962,000 $57,720 $34,987 19.963% $7,272 $6,984 -4.25%
2020/21 $1,166,000 $69,960 $34,658 21.045% $7,591 $7,294 +5.58%
2019/20 $1,058,000 $63,480 $32,638 21.167% $7,205 $6,908 +7.27%
2018/19 $1,164,000 $69,840 $30,786 20.919% $6,746 $6,440 +8.99%
2017/18 $910,000 $54,600 $28,986 20.385% $6,208 $5,909 +2.61%
2016/17 $795,000 $47,700 $28,806 19.991% $6,068 $5,759 +3.42%
Permits

Permit information for 687 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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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)
0.222
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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 0.38
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.38
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.06
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.06
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.06
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.06
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.09
P.S. 134 9 No Public K-5 493 0.21
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 616 0.30
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas 7 Yes Public 6-8 900 0.24
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.06
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.06
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.09
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath NR No Private K-8 0 0.29
Bonim Lamokom NR No Private 35 0.30
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 616 0.30
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 0.09
Yeshiva Nesivas Chaim NR No Private 9-12 0 0.18
Yeshiva Gedolah of Midwood NR No Private 9-12 0 0.20
Torah Vodaath High School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.29
Bonim Lamokom NR No Private 35 0.30

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Neighbors for 687 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

654 E 7th St, Brooklyn 662 E 7th St, Brooklyn 719 E 5th St, Brooklyn 721 E 5th St, Brooklyn 685 E 5th St, Brooklyn 646 E 7th St, Brooklyn 691 E 5th St, Brooklyn 703 E 5th St, Brooklyn 679 E 5th St, Brooklyn 507 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn 681 E 5th St, Brooklyn 658 E 7th St, Brooklyn 711 E 5th St, Brooklyn 664 E 7th St, Brooklyn 699 E 5th St, Brooklyn 723 E 5th St, Brooklyn 695 E 5th St, Brooklyn 725 E 5th St, Brooklyn 650 E 7th St, Brooklyn 729 E 5th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 687 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 687 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 687 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 687 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

687 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 2,147 square feet.

When was 687 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

687 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 06/06/2024 for $1,550,500.

What is the assessed value of 687 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

687 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $87,600.

What are the property taxes for 687 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 687 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $8,673.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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