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686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 686 5th Avenue
Neighborhood Greenwood Heights
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00640-0041

Sales & Tax Overview for 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $11,358

Lot & Building Information for 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,817
Lot dimensions 28.17 ft x 100 ft
Property type Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sqft 4,227
Building dimensions 28 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1930
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.44 Miles
Closest fire station 0.64 Miles

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About 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 have?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 4,227 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,056,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/02/2016 - D
06/09/2016 - R
Deed
(2016050500412001)
06/06/1972 - R Deed
(37230056001540)
03/24/1972 - R Deed
(37230054601043)
           
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $10,517
Estimated property tax: $11,358
Tax assessor's market value: $1,056,000
Assessed value: $475,200

Assessment History for 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,056,000 $475,200 $84,552 12.439% $10,517 $10,517 +7.47%
2024/25 $1,164,000 $523,800 $78,290 12.5% $9,786 $9,786 +7.98%
2023/24 $1,081,000 $486,450 $72,493 12.502% $9,063 $9,063 +1.92%
2022/23 $1,024,000 $460,800 $72,493 12.267% $8,893 $8,893 +3.48%
2021/22 $819,000 $368,550 $70,243 12.235% $8,594 $8,594 +7.72%

Permits for 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/14/2025 Alteration
06/19/2025 Alteration
02/28/2025 Alteration
05/01/2018 Alteration
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & Prospect Ave at SW Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.233
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/21 St
Line B63
Distance (miles) 0.022

Neighbors for 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 686 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
730 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 21,576 05/28/1986
151-155 22nd St, Brooklyn 2,500 10/02/1998
99 19th St, Brooklyn 13,090 02/11/2008
50 21st St, Brooklyn 57,200 07/19/2002
207 A 18th St, Brooklyn 4,120 12/18/2025 $2,950,000
696 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 850 11/10/2010 $890,000
109 25th St, Brooklyn 11,435 04/01/2015 $48,327,119
718 5th Ave, Brooklyn 5,500 04/30/1985
102 21st St, Brooklyn 07/19/2002
672 4th Ave, Brooklyn 3,380 01/19/2009
73 20th St, Brooklyn 36,779 04/10/2024 $13,500,000
60 20th St, Brooklyn 15,130 04/10/2024 $11,500,000
182 17th St, Brooklyn 3,954 04/12/1989
80 21st St, Brooklyn 07/19/2002
676 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 03/17/2017
137 20th St, Brooklyn 11/25/1997
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