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688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 688 Greene Avenue
Secondary address 688 A Greene Ave
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01801-0021

Sales & Tax Overview for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 3,600
Building dimensions 20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Frontage Greene Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street Lexington Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.16 Miles
Closest fire station 0.27 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 688 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

About 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 3,600 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $115,500, the tax amount paid for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $3,936.

When was 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold?

688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 01/08/1998.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/23/2003 - R Mortgage
(2003010801677001)
12/08/2003 - R
01/28/2003 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003012802403001)
05/15/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3630007219263)
03/02/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3100007115910)
09/02/1999 - R Mortgage
(3640006772064)
01/21/1999 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3700006424270)
06/11/1998 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3470006088047)
03/31/1998 - R Mortgage
(3470005994347)
03/31/1998 - R
01/08/1998 - D
Deed
(3500005993650)
05/27/1997 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3600005633160)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $3,936
Tax assessor's market value: $1,925,000
Assessed value: $115,500
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 688 Greene Avenue, 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 $2,111,000 $126,660 $19,786 19.843% $4,208 $3,926 -0.72%
2024/25 $1,725,000 $103,500 $19,689 20.085% $4,224 $3,955 +6.73%
2023/24 $2,117,000 $127,020 $18,447 20.085% $3,986 $3,705 +5.59%
2022/23 $1,891,000 $113,460 $17,277 20.309% $3,805 $3,509 +8.10%
2021/22 $1,460,000 $87,600 $16,258 19.963% $3,533 $3,246 -5.15%

Permits for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,278,806
16.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$882
-12.8% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.553
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 60 0.15
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 60 0.15
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.15
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.17
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey 3 No Public PK, K-5 119 0.22

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.15
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.17
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.22
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.29
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.30

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School 2 Yes Public 9-12 403 0.88
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.22
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.29
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.30
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.31

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Neighbors for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 688 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
218 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,252 04/28/2022
437 A Quincy St, Brooklyn 2,364 09/02/2021
260 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 10/10/2024 $2,825,000
531 A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 1,428 04/18/2005
226 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,911 07/17/2012 $900,000
205 A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,100 05/28/1986
444 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 10/28/1969
704 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,700
469 A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 05/15/2023
626 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 4,200 08/23/2013
743 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 04/26/2006
428 A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 1,944 04/11/1990
434 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 3,240 04/23/2026 $1,560,000
405 Throop Ave, Brooklyn 2,268 12/27/2024
245 A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,100 06/24/1976
517 A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,025 04/20/2018 $1,050,000
656 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,394 04/03/2017
237 Quincy St, Brooklyn 2,100 05/23/2011
331 A Quincy St, Brooklyn 1,824 01/18/1973
626 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 08/23/2013
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