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686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 Property Information

686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 686 East 98th Street
Neighborhood Brownsville
Zip code 11236
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 08115-0050

Sales & Tax Overview for 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 08/21/2017
Purchase price $600,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 2,208
Building dimensions 16 ft x 70 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1925
Frontage East 98 Street (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 18
Community district 17
Closest police station 0.38 Miles
Closest fire station 0.53 Miles

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About 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was built in 1925 and has a total of 2,208 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $47,340, the tax amount paid for 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is $6,908.

When was 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 last sold?

686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was last sold in 04/11/2019.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/21/2017 $600,000
10/15/2013 $525,000
04/23/2013 $170,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/10/2022 - R
04/01/2022 - D
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2022080301384002)
08/10/2022 - R
04/01/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2022080301384001)
01/24/2023 - R
06/08/2021 - D
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2023012300827001)
05/03/2019 - R
04/11/2019 - D
Deed
(2019042200769001)
10/17/2017 - R
10/06/2017 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017101601244001)
08/25/2017 - R
08/21/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2017082401232002)
08/25/2017 - R
08/21/2017 - D
Deed
(2017082401232001)
05/22/2015 - R
04/24/2015 - D
Agreement
(2015051501122004)
05/22/2015 - R
04/24/2015 - D
Mortgage
(2015051501122003)
04/13/2015 - R UCC3 Termination
(2013110400519002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $6,908
Tax assessor's market value: $789,000
Assessed value: $47,340

Assessment History for 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 686 East 98th 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
2025/26 $811,000 $48,660 $32,845 19.843% $6,517 $6,517 +1.88%
2024/25 $848,000 $50,880 $31,849 20.085% $6,397 $6,397 +0.63%
2023/24 $828,000 $49,680 $31,649 20.085% $6,357 $6,357 +4.82%
2022/23 $752,000 $45,120 $29,860 20.309% $6,064 $6,064 +4.70%
2021/22 $638,000 $38,280 $29,012 19.963% $5,792 $5,792 +0.55%

Permits for 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Brownsville Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$705,000
24.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$614
61.1% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Turnbull Ave & E 105th St at SE Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.565
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 233 Langston Hughes 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 297 0.24
P.S. 233 Langston Hughes 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 297 0.24
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Cre 5 No Charter K-5 208 0.12
New American Acad Charter School (The) 6 No Charter K-5 258 0.24
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.26

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.26
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V 3 No Public 6-8 83 0.26
P.S. 66 5 No Public PK, K-8 568 0.33
Riverdale Avenue Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 118 0.53
Mott Hall Iv 2 No Public 6-8 128 0.55

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.26
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School 4 No Public 9-12 200 0.26
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.75
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.77
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.77

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Neighbors for 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 686 East 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
678 E 98th St, Brooklyn 2,720 01/19/2026
685 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn 2,508 06/07/1976
669 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn 3,665 08/17/2022
817 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 7,820 04/18/2015
684 E 98th St, Brooklyn 2,208 05/27/2026
671 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn 3,005 07/12/2007
681 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn 2,358 04/08/2016 $10
706 E 98th St, Brooklyn 2,700 03/12/2020
673 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn 3,005 06/01/1976
675 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn 2,832 04/25/2023
700 E 98th St, Brooklyn 7,200 04/14/2000
835 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 26,400 12/29/2000 $271,600
811-815 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 6,000 06/03/2005 $499,000
807 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 8,000 02/23/2001
689 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn 3,019 09/20/2016
708 E 98th St, Brooklyn 600 03/12/2020
682 E 98th St, Brooklyn 2,560 06/12/2007
670 E 98th St, Brooklyn 2,376 05/19/1993
9023 Avenue D, Brooklyn 107,680
827 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 2,804 01/22/2007 $525,000
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