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.
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✔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.
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✔ 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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Price cut: $149.5K (4/13)
$2,650,000
685 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
6beds
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Multi Family
Built in 1899
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What's special
Windows in every roomLarge sun drenched yardUpdated bathRich hardwood floorsTwo spacious residential units
- 313 days |
- 295 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2026 | Price change | $2,650,000-5.3% |
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| 3/4/2026 | Price change | $2,799,500-1.8% |
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| 2/15/2026 | Price change | $2,850,000-1.7% |
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| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $2,900,000-6.5% |
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| 8/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,100,000+1723.5% |
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| 11/5/2014 | Listing removed | $3,900 |
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| 9/7/2014 | Listed for rent | $3,900 |
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| 1/12/1998 | Sold | $170,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ps 17 Henry D WoodworthGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10John Ericsson Middle School 126Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Brooklyn Preparatory High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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- New York
- Kings County
- New York
- 11211
- Brooklyn
- Williamsburg
- 685 Lorimer St








