TLC plus some major repairs - A GUT REHAB. This property is in poor condition: The improvements have substantial damage and deferred maintenance with deficiencies and defects that are severe enough to affect the safety, soundness and structural integrity of the improvements. A diamond in the rough. This is a 2-family house - 2 bedrooms over 2 bedrooms. It's not perfect and that's exactly why you can buy this 4-bedroom home. Imagination and a bit of work will reward you with a real dream house. Currently occupied with squatters. This is a short sale and is subject to 3rd party approval.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1899Year Built
1,908 sq ftLot Size
$527Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Dylan Williams• ABC Real Estate Services, Inc.
Bought with Dylan Williams• ABC Real Estate Services, Inc.
BANK OWNED FORECLOSURE HOUSE SOLD AS IS. PRICE IS RIGHT. NICE BLOCK. Level 1: EIK, LR, BR, F/BATH Level 2: LR, EIK,,BR, BR. Level 3: LR, EIK, BR, BR. Basement: FULL UNFINISHED
Public Records
Sep 6, 2001
Sold
$310,000
$151/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 10, 2001
Sold
$100,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,996 (+7.3%)
$15,540 + $77,880
$93,420
2025
$1,861 (+3.4%)
$15,540 + $77,880
$93,420
2024
$1,799 (−1.1%)
$15,540 + $55,740
$71,280
2023
$1,819 (+2.5%)
$15,540 + $68,340
$83,880
2022
$1,774 (+0.6%)
$15,540 + $75,060
$90,600
2021
$1,764 (+5.4%)
$15,540 + $69,180
$84,720
2020
$1,674 (+7.2%)
$15,540 + $73,440
$88,980
2019
$1,561
$15,540 + $71,100
$86,640
2018
$1,561 (+3.4%)
$15,540 + $67,860
$83,400
2017
$1,509 (+8.1%)
$2,027 + $5,378
$7,405
2016
$1,396 (+8.4%)
$2,027 + $5,378
$7,405
2015
$1,288 (+7.9%)
$2,378 + $4,608
$6,986
2014
$1,194 (+6.3%)
$3,322 + $2,898
$6,220
2013
$1,123 (+11.1%)
$3,983 + $2,237
$6,220
2012
$1,011 (+7.7%)
$3,911 + $2,260
$6,171
2011
$939 (+6.0%)
$4,116 + $1,706
$5,822
2010
$886
$3,591 + $1,903
$5,494
Tax history for 689 Madison St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,996 (+7.3%)
$15,540 + $77,880
$93,420
2025
$1,861 (+3.4%)
$15,540 + $77,880
$93,420
2024
$1,799 (−1.1%)
$15,540 + $55,740
$71,280
2023
$1,819 (+2.5%)
$15,540 + $68,340
$83,880
2022
$1,774 (+0.6%)
$15,540 + $75,060
$90,600
2021
$1,764 (+5.4%)
$15,540 + $69,180
$84,720
2020
$1,674 (+7.2%)
$15,540 + $73,440
$88,980
2019
$1,561
$15,540 + $71,100
$86,640
2018
$1,561 (+3.4%)
$15,540 + $67,860
$83,400
2017
$1,509 (+8.1%)
$2,027 + $5,378
$7,405
2016
$1,396 (+8.4%)
$2,027 + $5,378
$7,405
2015
$1,288 (+7.9%)
$2,378 + $4,608
$6,986
2014
$1,194 (+6.3%)
$3,322 + $2,898
$6,220
2013
$1,123 (+11.1%)
$3,983 + $2,237
$6,220
2012
$1,011 (+7.7%)
$3,911 + $2,260
$6,171
2011
$939 (+6.0%)
$4,116 + $1,706
$5,822
2010
$886
$3,591 + $1,903
$5,494
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
19 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
1,908 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1899
Sq. Ft.
2,052
Year built
1899
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Kings County
APN
01642 0081
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
R6B
Residence District - Contextual
R6B districts are often traditional row house districts, which preserve the scale and harmonious streetscape of neighborhoods of four-story attached buildings developed during the 19th century. Many of these houses are set back from the street with stoops and small front yards that are typical of Brooklyn's brownstone neighborhoods, such as Park Slope, Boerum Hill and Bedford Stuyvesant.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Healthcare-Other
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Public service
Educational / school
Recreation
Sep 4, 2026 • Final
Alteration
Install a new electrical water heater along with bathroom and kitchen fixtures in an existing building. Perform plumbing work as specified. No changes to egress, use, or occupancy are included.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Plumbing
Water heater
Apr 13, 2026 • Final
Alteration
Install a new electrical water heater along with bathroom and kitchen fixtures in an existing building. Perform plumbing work as specified. No changes to egress, use, or occupancy are included.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Feature Single: None
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Room Information
Basement Amenities: Full, Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Interior Features
Refrigerator, Stove
Hardwood Floors
# of AC Units: 0
Mutli-Unit Information
# of Units: 2
Unit 1 Information
Unit Floor: 1
Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
# of Beds (Total): 1
# of Baths (Total): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Rooms (Total): 3
Unit 2 Information
Unit Floor: 2
Unit Type: 2 Bedrooms
# of Beds (Total): 2
# of Baths (Total): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Exterior
Building Information
Attached Building
Building Amenities: NONE
Building Footprint Sq Ft: 684
Building Dimensions: 36.00 x 19.00
Construction Materials: Wood Frame
Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Asphalt/Tar Roof
Poured Concrete Foundation
Exterior Features
Back Yard, Front Yard
Property Information
Residential
Sq Ft Total: 2052
Lot Information
Lot Number: 81
Financial
Financing Information
Financing: Bank Mortgage, Cash
Utilities
Utilities
Electric: 110V, 100 Amp
Hot Water: Gas
Heating Fuel: Oil
Heat Delivery: Steam/Radiator
Location
Location Information
Borough: Brooklyn
Block: 1642
Cross Street Name: Malcolm X Blvd
Cross Street Name: Patchen Ave
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,052
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,908 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1899
Year Renovated: 1899
County: Kings County
APN: 01642 0081
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
PS 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.03M – $1.24M
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