| Primary address | 679 East 5th Street |
| Neighborhood | Kensington |
| Zip code | 11218 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 05399-0085 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 3,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Three Families (C0)
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| Building sqft | 2,711 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1940 |
| Frontage | East 5 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Ditmas Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 12 |
| Closest police station | 0.34 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.46 Miles |
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679 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1940 and has a total of 2,711 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 679 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $86,220, the tax amount paid for 679 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is $12,285.
When was 679 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold?679 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold in 09/13/2010.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 679 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $12,286 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,437,000 |
| Assessed value: | $86,220 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 679 East 5th 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 | $1,650,000 | $99,000 | $60,715 | 19.843% | $12,048 | $12,048 | +4.13% |
| 2024/25 | $1,623,000 | $97,380 | $57,602 | 20.085% | $11,569 | $11,569 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,434,000 | $86,040 | $54,342 | 20.085% | $10,915 | $10,915 | +4.16% |
| 2022/23 | $1,174,000 | $70,440 | $51,595 | 20.309% | $10,478 | $10,478 | +1.73% |
| 2021/22 | $1,101,000 | $66,060 | $51,595 | 19.963% | $10,300 | $10,300 | -3.27% |
The complete history of permits filed for 679 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 62 Ditmas | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 900 | 0.22 |
| 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 | 0.10 |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 0 | 0.28 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 622 | 0.10 |
| 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 | 0.28 |
| Bonim Lamokom | NR | No | Private | 35 | 0.29 |
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Here are the neighbors for 679 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 654 E 7th St, Brooklyn | 8,370 | 04/24/2006 | $900,000 |
| 662 E 7th St, Brooklyn | 2,440 | 06/01/1978 | |
| 687 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 2,147 | 06/06/2024 | $1,550,500 |
| 719 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 3,960 | 05/14/2019 | $1,100,000 |
| 646 E 7th St, Brooklyn | 1,416 | 03/22/2002 | |
| 685 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 2,101 | 01/22/2026 | $2,664,090 |
| 691 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 2,516 | 10/24/2002 | |
| 703 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 01/29/2018 | |
| 507 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn | 34,800 | 03/12/2020 | $3,152,995 |
| 658 E 7th St, Brooklyn | 2,892 | 02/14/2005 | $700,000 |
| 670 E 7th St, Brooklyn | 2,440 | 11/17/2014 | |
| 681 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 2,676 | 12/03/2021 | $1,540,000 |
| 711 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 2,152 | 03/25/2002 | |
| 664 E 7th St, Brooklyn | 2,440 | 05/21/2015 | |
| 699 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 1,830 | 04/21/2023 | $940,000 |
| 723 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 21,840 | 08/23/2016 | $5,050,000 |
| 668 E 7th St, Brooklyn | 2,440 | 12/31/2025 | |
| 695 E 5th St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 01/03/2001 | |
| 674 E 7th St, Brooklyn | 2,440 | 09/16/2020 | |
| 650 E 7th St, Brooklyn | 1,416 | 11/28/2011 | $575,000 |
