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

Also known as: 681 E 5th St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1935

Lot sq. ft.

3,000

Sale price

$1,540,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
681 East 5th Street
Alternate address(es)
681 Garage E 5th St
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05399-0084

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,676
Building dimensions
22 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1935
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
12/03/2021
Sale price
$1,540,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,750
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
Ditmas Avenue
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
0.34 Miles
Closest fire station
0.46 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 681 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 681 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/03/2021 $1,540,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX, XX. , XX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/28/2021 - R
12/03/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021121600706003)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
12/28/2021 - R
12/03/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021121600706002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/28/2021 - R
06/30/2016 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2021121600706001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX X
10/13/2009 - R
09/21/2009 - D		 Life Estate Deed
(2009092800058001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX X X XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
07/15/2004 - R
06/18/2004 - D		 Deed
(2004062401413001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX
08/10/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3150007297815)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
04/14/1995 - R Mortgage
(3180004724718)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
09/12/1988 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3700001395370)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX
08/11/1969 - R Deed
(36930035301898)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 681 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
$10,750
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,666,000
Assessed value
$99,960

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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 $1,502,000 $90,120 $53,315 19.843% $10,579 $10,579 +4.71%
2024/25 $1,505,000 $90,300 $50,304 20.085% $10,104 $10,104 +5.41%
2023/24 $1,547,000 $92,820 $47,724 20.085% $9,585 $9,585 +4.55%
2022/23 $1,266,000 $75,960 $45,145 20.309% $9,168 $9,168 +139.32%
2021/22 $1,299,000 $77,940 $19,192 19.963% $9,012 $3,831 -3.86%
2020/21 $1,389,000 $83,340 $18,934 21.045% $9,350 $3,985 +6.06%
2019/20 $1,452,000 $87,120 $17,750 21.167% $8,873 $3,757 +8.03%
2018/19 $1,279,000 $76,740 $16,625 20.919% $8,319 $3,478 +9.36%
2017/18 $924,000 $55,440 $15,600 20.385% $7,669 $3,180 +3.09%
2016/17 $844,000 $50,640 $15,430 19.991% $7,521 $3,085 +4.66%
Permits

Permit information for 681 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

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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)
0.22
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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 0.07
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.07
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.07
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.07
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.09
P.S. 134 9 No Public K-5 493 0.22
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 616 0.31
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas 7 Yes Public 6-8 900 0.23
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.07
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.07
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 0.29
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 616 0.31
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 0.19
Yeshiva Gedolah of Midwood NR No Private 9-12 0 0.21
Torah Vodaath High School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.29
Bonim Lamokom NR No Private 35 0.29

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Neighbors for 681 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

654 E 7th St, Brooklyn 662 E 7th St, Brooklyn 687 E 5th St, Brooklyn 719 E 5th St, Brooklyn 721 E 5th St, Brooklyn 646 E 7th St, Brooklyn 685 E 5th St, Brooklyn 691 E 5th St, Brooklyn 703 E 5th St, Brooklyn 679 E 5th St, Brooklyn 507 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn 658 E 7th St, Brooklyn 670 E 7th St, Brooklyn 711 E 5th St, Brooklyn 664 E 7th St, Brooklyn 699 E 5th St, Brooklyn 723 E 5th St, Brooklyn 668 E 7th St, Brooklyn 695 E 5th St, Brooklyn 650 E 7th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 681 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 681 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 681 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 681 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

681 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 2,676 square feet.

When was 681 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

681 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 12/03/2021 for $1,540,000.

What is the assessed value of 681 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

681 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $99,960.

What are the property taxes for 681 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 681 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $10,749.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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