689 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
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689 Greene Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221

Bedford-Stuyvesant
  • Studio
  • 3,192 sqft

$950,000

Est. Mortgage $5,404/mo*
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$950,000

Est. Mortgage $5,404/mo*
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Studio
3,192 sqft

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Climate Control
Heating only
Price/Sqft
$298
Listed
30 days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 689 Greene Avenue.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Three unit brownstone, centrally located to all amenities, needs work, being sold as is.

Home Details for 689 Greene Avenue

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: None
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Other
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 24Days on Market: 30

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1899
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Triplex, Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: BrickAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 017960066

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $950,000Price Per Sqft: $298

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brooklyn
School Information
Elementary School: Ps 25 Eubie Blake SchoolJr High / Middle School: Ms 35 Stephen DecaturHigh School: Brookyln Acad Of Global Finance (TheHigh School District: Brooklyn 16

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 1020522

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3192 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1900 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Auction

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 1020522Attic: NoneAttribution Contact: 888-575-2773Showing Requirements: Lockbox

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Park
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of John Gordon SFR, (929) 888-2484
VYLLA Home, (888) 575-2773
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#1020522
Also Listed on OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, Xome.

Market trends in New York

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$767K
$4.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.9%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$653
$10MoM
Available listings
18631
48MoM

Price History for 689 Greene Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
03/06/2024$1,489,547Sold
N/A
10/19/2017$585,000Sold
N/A
01/20/2015$30,000Sold
N/A
05/22/2013$1,650ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/11/2013$1,650Listed For RentAgent Provided

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,588
Assessment$1,761,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Bedford-Stuyvesant
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What Locals Say about Bedford-Stuyvesant

At least 2012 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there are community events

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 39 % Say parking is easy

  • 34 % Say it's quiet

  • 31 % Say car is needed

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Saktagracia
    "You could see alot of dogs in this area you need a specific time to walk your dog and some times people don’t scrub the waste from their dogs "
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  • Clint Newsom
    "It’s a good neighborhood schools could probably be improved. There are probably opportunities for more family, friendly restaurants, and the trash and dog poop can be a bit overwhelming at times."
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  • Smneze
    "Good place with a great price. The kitchen is well equipped and has everything you need."
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  • Munecabella2021
    "They good for doing Halloween and Christmas and when it comes to thanksgiving they are very nice and respectful "
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  • Ozara Jonnson
    "community meetings & tips to keep the neighborhood safe. movies nights, bake sales at the park!! The neighborhood is safe/ feel safe. Bus stations/ train stations is close by! Lots of restaurants/ supermarkets/ farmers market also coffee shop/ ice cream shops. "
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  • Swiftthabest
    "There are lots of dog parents here so very easy for them to interact. Everyone i've met with a dog is also very friendly "
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  • Jasmine Hines
    "Perfect here Great Historical Neighborhood Can’t wait to be apart of this great community. I would recommend Brooklyn to people who looking for growth and real family like places . Homes of the great people there"
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  • Jay Williams
    "Lots of trees and parks and space. Some owners don't pick up after their dogs. Some owners walk their dogs off the leash. "
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  • Jay Williams
    "People walk their dogs often, but owners don't often pick up after their dogs. Most people will leave you alone. There are a lot of trees in the neighborhood, as well as a few parks, but they require leashes. "
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  • SN
    "Throughout the neighborhood and the year you can see block parties celebrating the neighborhood and its community as well as community gardens."
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  • Trulia User
    "Yes the subway is a block away so its very easy to get anywhere in nyc. Buses run west to east so thats great too"
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  • Elena Carey
    "Von king park is dog haven, off leash hours before 9am and a dog park that is lovely when it’s not rained out. "
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  • Josh
    "Short. Very short. I’m usually in the city on the Lower East Side in 15 minutes or less during the day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "During the summer time block party’s and other activities for children make the community a blast to be apart of "
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  • Josh
    "I live close to the J train which gets me to work on the LES in about 15 minutes during the day, but, minimum 30 minutes at nights. "
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  • Dashawn Williams
    "It feels like home and it always will. The are definitely has changed but for the better in my opinion."
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  • Aisha
    "There are many dogs around. All sizes too. If you’re social the dog people will speak to you. "
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  • PinPin
    "Gentrified more and more, great tight knit community, really relaxed compare to Fort Greene/Clinton Hill area. Arts & Letters have been amazing and goes up to middle school "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for a few months not and I don’t feel safe. The street is always decorated with dog mess and garbage. Wouldn’t recommend. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived on this neighborhood in the past and it was great then and I still love it trying to move back "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice community and clean streets, good lighting. Good food markets and restaurants close by. School are Ali’s close and easy to get to. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The schools are not great, but the teachers are very caring. There are a few public housing spaces that may generate some unpleasant circumstances, but once you get used to it and get to know the people, it’s fine."
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  • Trulia User
    "lived here since 2004, it has been an interesting to see the are change over the years. the mix of people all wanting community "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for three years now. Before then I lived a five minute walk away, but a different zip code. I practically lived here all my life. This neighborhood is full of friendly people who genuinely care about their properties. They take great care of what’s theirs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived I. This neighborhood since birth. It’s always cool safe and family oriented. I love this place "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a relatively easy. I’m at least a 1 to 10 minutes walk to a bus stop or a train station. And it doesn’t matter what time of the day, it’s generally safe to walk to and from home. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties during the summer time, they close off the street and people barbecue and blow up bounce for kids"
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  • Trulia User
    "Wonderful neighborhood safe and very friendly, the blocks are tree lined and houses well maintained "
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  • Trulia User
    "Community events are nonexistent. We have a street party every year but it’s doesn’t have a community feel. It’s mostly the people who have lived on my street for a long time who don’t like new comers or reach out to new people who move in"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are lots of families in the neighborhood and many things for kids to do. Some playgrounds would benefit from a makeover. But otherwise no complaints! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area for shopping People and neighborly it’s an amazing area to live and fantastic I recommend people coming to this neighborhood it’s family oriented it’s fantastic I love it here"
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in the neighborhood for two years. I love the vibrant and friendly vibe. there are plenty of great coffee shops and restaurants and public transportation is also very good"
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is in a great area in-between the J and the A/C so if you have to commute into Manhattan it's is pretty easy. With the exspansion of the citi bikes most corners you can easily grab a bike for short rides if you don't feel like riding the bus."
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  • Trulia User
    "Our Area in Bed Stuy has Block parties, stoop socials, Block Associations, engaged residents, community gatherings and speaking to your neighbors! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties are good way to meet your neighbors. It happened during summer time. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Tree lined blocks but new renovation all over. Brooklyn is in the house. I’d recommend it to anyone. "
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  • Trulia User
    "my commute is about 25 minutes. traffic is just insane. with the construction and bus and bike lanes. the city is making sure traffic gets progressively worse. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I use a car most of the time but when I do use the subway it's pretty good their a lot of homeless people in the morning but that's it "
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    "This neighborhood is very decent to have your kids the schools are great and it’s a community neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is dirty and noisy and people drive dangerously. People sell and do drugs in the open. There are no decent parks. "
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Agent Phone: (929) 888-2484
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689 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is a studio, 3,192 sqft multi-family built in 1899. 689 Greene Avenue is located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Jul 1, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 1020522.