Exceptional Trophy Building in Ridgewood’s Historic District Located in the heart of Ridgewood’s Historic District, this distinguished brick building offers a rare opportunity to own a true legacy asset in one of Queens’ most sought-after landmark neighborhoods. Demand in the Historic District continues to grow, reinforcing both prestige and long-term value. Ideally positioned, the property sits two short blocks from the Forest Ave M train stop, providing convenient access to Manhattan and surrounding areas. The neighborhood is rich with local cafes, restaurants, parks, and community amenities. Spanning nearly 3,000 square feet of interior space (excluding the basement), the building is configured across three stories plus a finished basement. The first, second and third floors each feature expansive floor-through three-bedroom units, one bath, kitchen and living room. The basement is finished, it offers significant potential for recreational space, two more bedrooms or for storage. Whether for an end user seeking a signature property or an investor targeting long-term appreciation, this is a rare chance to secure a cornerstone building in Ridgewood’s Historic District—an asset positioned to grow in both value and demand. Potential monthly rent roll exceeds $12,000 PROPERTY IS CONVEYED WITH ONE CURRENT TENANT.
For sale
$1,699,000
686 Fairview Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385
9beds
2,880sqft
Triplex, Multi Family
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$1,653,600 Zestimate®
$590/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Distinguished brick buildingExpansive floor-through three-bedroom unitsFinished basement
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
HomeSmart Premier Living Rlty 631-762-3611,
Irina Z. Morales 631-762-3611
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 965779
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Bilco Door(s),Finished
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,880
- Total interior livable area: 2,880 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Lot
- Size: 971 Square Feet
- Dimensions: Frontage 28 feet / Depth 35 feet
Details
- Parcel number: 034780044
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Triplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Actual,Estimated
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Flushing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $590/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $86,460
- Annual tax amount: $2,028
- Date on market: 2/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 115 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Contract,Conventional,FHA,VA
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$1,653,600
$1.57M - $1.74M
$4,626/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000+192.9%$590/sqft |
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| 10/26/2004 | Sold | $580,000+58.5%$201/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2003 | Sold | $366,000+38.1%$127/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/1998 | Sold | $265,000+211.8%$92/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/1997 | Sold | $85,000$30/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $86,460 +10.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $78,420 +2% |
| 2023 | -- | $76,920 +6% |
| 2022 | -- | $72,600 +17.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $61,980 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $1,760 +8.4% | $60,060 -8.8% |
| 2019 | $1,623 -64% | $65,820 +205.2% |
| 2018 | $4,511 +3.4% | $21,565 +0.8% |
| 2017 | $4,362 +19.7% | $21,400 +6% |
| 2016 | $3,645 | $20,189 +6% |
| 2015 | $3,645 +64.5% | $19,047 +6% |
| 2014 | $2,215 | $17,971 |
| 2013 | -- | $17,971 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $17,834 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $16,825 +6% |
| 2010 | -- | $15,873 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $14,976 |
| 2008 | -- | $14,976 |
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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.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Ridgewood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ps 88 SenecaGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Is 93 RidgewoodGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Grover Cleveland H.S.Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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