What the listing does not show
685 Lorimer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211Two-family houseLimited records
Listed at $2,650,000. The listing does not mention what city records show: little on file for this address. That is common for condominiums, and it does not make the building clear. Zoning and the recorded sale dates are on this page.
- Asking
- $2,650,000
- Beds
- 6 beds
- Baths
- 3 baths
- Building
- Two-family house
- Built
- 1899
- Housing file
- None
- Unused residential floor area
- 2,800 ft²
01 / Findings
What to ask about
City records a buyer can raise and a seller should be ready to explain. A reading of open filings, not a forecast.
- 01The Housing department has no file for this address. That is common for condominiums and small buildings, and it does not mean the building is clear.
- 02No Buildings Department file matched this address.
- 03About 2,800 ft² of unused residential floor area the listing does not mention.
- 04Inside a FEMA 100-year flood zone, which can change insurance and what a lender will accept.
02 / Building
The building
Department of Finance class B9: Two-family house.
- Type
- Two-family house
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 22 residential
- Building area
- 2,200 ft²
- Residential / commercial
- 1,440 / 0 ft²
- Lot
- 2,500 ft²25 × 100 ft
- Assessed value
- $168,660Tax assessment, not market value
- Assessed land
- $24,120
- Tax exemption
- None
03 / Zoning
What the lot allows
Zoned M1-2/R6B. Floor area ratio is how much building the lot can legally hold. Listings rarely spell this out.
Unused residential floor area
2,800ft²
Built at 44% of allowed
Zoning would still allow this much more housing on the lot.
- Commercial FAR allowed
- 2.00
- Community facility FAR
- 2.00
- Affordable housing bonus FAR
- 2.40
- Zoning district
- M1-2/R6B
- FEMA 100-year flood zone, 2007 maps
- Special district: MX-8
04 / Checked
What was checked
A zero means the file exists and is clear. A dash means the city has no file for this address, which is not the same thing.
Housing (HPD)
—
no file
Housing records are kept for registered apartment buildings. Condominiums and small buildings are often not in them.
Buildings (DOB)
—
no file
No Buildings Department file matched this address.
Penalties (ECB)
—
no file
Penalties are listed with the Buildings file, which is missing here.
05 / Full report
Not on the listing
Sale prices, mortgage amounts and document amounts the city has on file. The listing does not include them.
11 recorded documents · 0 sales of $10,000 or more · Last sale none · Last mortgage 2024
Unlock the recorded amounts for 685 Lorimer Street
After you register, the paid report includes who owns the building, plus the amounts below from the city file.
- Owner details
- Mortgage amount
- Recorded document amounts
Paid report
The rest of 685 Lorimer Street is not on the listing
After you register, the paid report names the owner. It also includes the city-file amounts the listing leaves out.
- Owner details
- Mortgage amount
- Recorded document amounts
06 / FAQ
Questions
How many open violations does 685 Lorimer Street have?
As of Oct 6, 2026, the city has no housing or buildings file matched to 685 Lorimer Street. That is common for condominiums and small buildings, and it does not mean the building is clear.
What is the zoning of 685 Lorimer Street?
The lot is zoned M1-2/R6B within MX-8. The building is built at a floor area ratio of 0.88 against 2.00 allowed for residential use, leaving about 2,800 ft² of unused residential floor area.
Is this property in a flood zone?
Yes. The lot falls inside a FEMA 100-year flood zone on at least one of the 2007 or 2015 maps, which can affect insurance cost and lender requirements.
Does a missing city file mean the building is clear?
No. A missing file means the city has no record matched to this address, not that the building has no problems. Condominiums and small buildings often sit outside the housing registry. Ask the seller or the managing agent directly.
What amounts are recorded for 685 Lorimer Street?
Owner details are in the paid report, available after you register. Mortgage amount, Recorded document amounts are in the city file and included there too.
Where does this data come from?
Records are combined from NYC DCP PLUTO (tax lot, zoning, FAR); NYC HPD (housing violations and registrations); NYC DOB and ECB (building violations and penalties); NYC ACRIS (recorded deeds, mortgages and satisfactions); Active for-sale listings. PLUTO version 26v2.
Sources
NYC DCP PLUTO (tax lot, zoning, FAR) · NYC HPD (housing violations and registrations) · NYC DOB and ECB (building violations and penalties) · NYC ACRIS (recorded deeds, mortgages and satisfactions) · Active for-sale listings
PLUTO 26v2, refreshed Oct 6, 2026. Written for people buying or selling this property. Not legal, tax, or appraisal advice. Confirm the details with the city before you offer or list.