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686 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 - Property report

Also known as: 686 E 59th St

Property image for 686 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

2,383

General information

Address

Primary address

686 East 59th Street

ZIP code

11234

Neighborhood

East Flatbush

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

07954-0046

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,760

Building dimensions

23.83 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1960

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Basement Garage

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$10,522

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

East 59 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Farragut Road

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

23.83 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,383

Area overview

Walk score

83 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

77 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

57 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.09 Miles

Closest fire station

1.00 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 686 East 59th 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 686 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/29/2022 - R 12/15/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022122700305001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/16/2014 - R 03/27/2014 - D	Life Estate Deed (2014040800220001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX X
10/20/2008 - R 09/24/2008 - D	Mortgage (2008101000454001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
08/09/2007 - R 07/26/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007072601086001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
05/07/2007 - R 04/03/2007 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2007041201853001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXX XXXXX XXX X XX
02/25/1993 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3090001752109)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
01/21/1993 - R	Mortgage (3180001744318)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/17/2007 - R 12/28/1992 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007081300112001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/07/1979 - R	Mortgage (37930105800087)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX X	XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
03/07/1979 - R	Deed (37930105800085)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXXX X

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 686 East 59th 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

$10,522

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,326,000

Assessed value

$79,560

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,208,000	$72,480	$50,914	19.843%	$10,385	$10,103	+10.23%
2024/25	$1,213,000	$72,780	$45,633	20.085%	$9,917	$9,165	+6.67%
2023/24	$1,116,000	$66,960	$42,779	20.085%	$9,355	$8,592	+129.37%
2022/23	$1,010,000	$60,600	$18,445	20.309%	$8,975	$3,746	+0.27%
2021/22	$780,000	$46,800	$18,715	19.963%	$8,822	$3,736	-4.18%
2020/21	$743,000	$44,580	$18,526	21.045%	$9,178	$3,899	+6.09%
2019/20	$758,000	$45,480	$17,362	21.167%	$8,709	$3,675	+8.79%
2018/19	$811,000	$48,660	$16,148	20.919%	$8,120	$3,378	+9.01%
2017/18	$742,000	$44,520	$15,202	20.385%	$7,507	$3,099	+3.12%
2016/17	$650,000	$39,000	$15,032	19.991%	$7,362	$3,005	+4.32%

Permits

Permit information for 686 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$455,000

-34.5% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$478

-11% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Glenwood Rd & Rockaway Pkwy at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

1.104

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	266	0.65
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	266	0.65
The Bible Speaks Academy	NR	No	Private	3-9	5	0.39
Ebenezer Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	92	0.43
Ebenezer Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	92	0.43
P.S. 251 Paerdegat	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	306	0.45
P.S. 251 Paerdegat	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	306	0.45
IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL	6	No	Charter	K-3	213	0.46
Great Oaks Elementary School	NR	No	Private	K-8	116	0.56
Our Lady Of Trust School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	209	0.62

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Is 285 Meyer Levin	6	Yes	Public	6-8	552	0.71
The Bible Speaks Academy	NR	No	Private	3-9	5	0.39
Ebenezer Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	92	0.43
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee	4	No	Public	6-8	214	0.53
Great Oaks Elementary School	NR	No	Private	K-8	116	0.56
Our Lady Of Trust School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	209	0.62
Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School	NR	No	Private	1-8	67	0.67
P.S. 109	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	520	0.68
Explore Excel Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	536	0.75
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY	7	No	Public	6-8	350	0.79

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Bridge Academy	4	No	Public	9-12	116	0.26
Academy for Conservation and the Environment	4	No	Public	9-12	383	0.26
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School	4	No	Public	9-12	216	0.26
Victory Collegiate High School	2	No	Public	9-12	264	0.26
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity	3	No	Public	9-12	181	0.26
Nazareth Regional High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	448	0.47
Nazareth Regional High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	325	0.47
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA	NR	No	Private	9-12	107	0.67
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School	1	No	Public	9-12	152	0.75
It Takes A Village Academy	3	No	Public	9-12	308	0.75

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 686 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 686 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 686 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

686 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 2,760 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 686 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

686 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $79,560.

What are the property taxes for 686 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 686 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $10,522.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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