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    $2,650,000

    685 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

    6beds
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1899
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    $-- Zestimate®
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    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Windows in every roomLarge sun drenched yardUpdated bathRich hardwood floorsTwo spacious residential units
    FOR SALE: Prime Opportunity in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Address: 685 Lorimer Street Price: 3.1 Property Type: Legal 2-Family Block and lot : Block 2736 Lot 26. 2500 square ft lot Zoning: Building Class B9, M1-2/R6B, MX-8 Current rent roll: over 12,400/mo - with potential for growth. ⸻ ✔Property Highlights: An exceptional opportunity to own a versatile, fully detached property in the heart of Williamsburg, one of Brooklyn’s most sought-after neighborhoods, with a large sun drenched yard. • Two spacious residential units. • Ideal for owner occupancy, short-term rental, or long-term tenants. • Each unit features windows in every room, rich hardwood floors, modern eat in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, nicely sized separate living room, 2 large bedrooms- each with a closet, plus one junior bedroom, and updated bath. ⸻ ✔ Location Benefits: • Short walk to both L and G trains. • Surrounded by local cafes, restaurants, retail, and creative businesses. • Good foot traffic and strong neighborhood demand for both commercial and residential units. • Nearby McCarren Park, Whole Foods, Apple Store, and all Williamsburg and Greenpoint have to offer. ✔ Investment Potential: Whether you’re an investor, small business owner, or end-user, this property offers steady income potential with low vacancy risk and future appreciation upside in a rapidly growing corridor of Brooklyn, with potential to expand or reconfigure based on zoning. (Disclaimer: Please verify all zoning information and refer any zoning related questions to an architect/attorney.)
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    Listed by:

    LaMatto Properties LLC 718-614-4699,

    Jennifer Lamatto,

    Annette Lamatto

    Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1787013

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Has fireplace: No

      Property

      Features
      • Patio & porch: Other
      • Exterior features: Garden
      Details
      • Parcel number: 027360026
      • Special conditions: Resale

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Multi Family
      Condition
      • Year built: 1899

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Williamsburg
      Location
      • Region: Brooklyn

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $2,138,000
      • Annual tax amount: $5,196
      • Date on market: 8/28/2025

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $6,989/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/13/2026Price change$2,650,000-5.3%
        Source: StreetEasy #S1787013 Report a problem
        3/4/2026Price change$2,799,500-1.8%
        Source: StreetEasy #S1787013 Report a problem
        2/15/2026Price change$2,850,000-1.7%
        Source: StreetEasy #S1787013 Report a problem
        10/21/2025Price change$2,900,000-6.5%
        Source: StreetEasy #S1787013 Report a problem
        8/28/2025Listed for sale$3,100,000+1723.5%
        Source: StreetEasy #S1787013 Report a problem
        11/5/2014Listing removed$3,900
        Source: sbielinski Report a problem
        9/7/2014Listed for rent$3,900
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        1/12/1998Sold$170,000
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,990 -0.4%$128,280 +26.6%
        2024$5,008 $101,340 -10.5%
        2023-- $113,220 -8.7%
        2022-- $124,020 +6.2%
        2021-- $116,820 -17.5%
        2020$4,436 +0.9%$141,660 -7.3%
        2019$4,399 +7.2%$152,880 +679.4%
        2018$4,103 +8.7%$19,615 +6%
        2017$3,773 +10.5%$18,511 +6%
        2016$3,415 $17,464
        2015$3,415 +62.1%$17,464 +0.8%
        2014$2,106 $17,317 +5.9%
        2013-- $16,346 +6%
        2012-- $15,426 +6%
        2011-- $14,554
        2010-- $14,554 +0.9%
        2009-- $14,431 +5.9%
        2008-- $13,622 +6%
        2007-- $12,855 +6%
        2006-- $12,129
        2005-- $12,129 +0.9%
        2004-- $12,026 +5.9%
        2003-- $11,352 +6%
        2002-- $10,713 +6%
        2001-- $10,108
        2000-- $10,108

        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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        HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
        Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Williamsburg

        Getting around

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