686 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Property Records

New York City property record for 686 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Architecture StyleTriplex
Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Square Footage2,271 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,333 sqft (0.077 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$212,000 (1996)
Tax Bill$8,085.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05398-0015
Alternative APNs
  • 1610053980015
  • 3-05398-0015

Interior

Units3 Units
Building Area2,271 sqft Living Area
1st Floor798 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1905
Architectural StyleTriplex Style
Lot Area3,333 sqft (0.077 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 33.3 ft Depth x Width

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-05398-0015
Street Address686 E 5TH ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11218-5892
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Legal Block5398
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Minor Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2000
Census Tract48400

Owner

Source: New York City records · APN 05398-0015

Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address686 E 5TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-5892
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 13, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 19, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance
SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 04, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 04, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3786 / 1500
Last Transfer DateOct 26, 2023
Transfer Doc0000293731
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateNov 13, 2023
Property Address686 E 5TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-5892
Document Number0000293731
Instrument DateOct 26, 2023
Instrument2023000293731
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 21, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address686 E 5TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-5892

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address686 E 5TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-5892

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address686 E 5TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-5892
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 26, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000412213
DateOct 19, 2021
Instrument2021000412213
Lender
NameSPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC
Address6200 S QUEBEC ST, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$117,660 (+51.08%) Land $27,240 Building $90,420$1,961,000 (+51.08%) Land $454,000 Building $1,507,000
2025$8,085.00 (+12.35%)
2023$7,196.00 (-1.1%)$77,880 (+22.22%) Land $27,240 Building $50,640$1,298,000 (+22.22%) Land $454,000 Building $844,000
2022$7,276.00$63,720 Land $27,240 Building $36,480$1,062,000 Land $454,000 Building $608,000

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