685 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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FOR SALE

$2,650,000

Original price: $2,799,500
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths

685 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Williamsburg
Est. Mortgage $15,191/mo*
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1899

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

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.)
Contact this Building
Property Website
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing by: LaMatto Properties LLC, (718) 614-4699
Jennifer Lamatto
Annette Lamatto
Source: StreetEasy, MLS#S1787013

Home Details for 685 Lorimer St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 14
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
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No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: OtherExterior: GardenGarden
Parking & Garage
No Garage

Days on Market

Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1899
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,650,000

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrooklynCommunity: Williamsburg

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: S1787013

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Resale

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: S1787013Listing Url

Additional Information

STREETEASY Property ID: 24420594STREETEASY Building ID: 124049

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Williamsburg
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What Locals Say about Williamsburg

At least 1238 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say parking is easy

  • 31 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 27 % Say car is needed

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Itsinmyhair
    "The location is really ideal. Manhattan is just a 15 minute train ride away and there are so many great bars, restaurants, clubs, stores and parks within walking distance "
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  • Arq_ramonlora
    "Families can find very good Elementary and middle schools in the area. It’s not the usual but there are a few good choices "
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  • Kelly N
    "It’s so gentrified, everything is so expensive. It’s unfortunate this is where I was raised and I can’t even provide that for my kids anymore. "
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  • Leilani Mason
    "40 minutes to midtown manhattan. I take the ferry or the subway. It’s a little difficult but I do it "
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  • Itsinmyhair
    "Getting your kids into a good school is so hard and extremely expensive. Good child care is difficult to find"
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  • Itsinmyhair
    "New York has the best mix of people and culture. These is always something fun and interesting happening."
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  • Michelle
    "It’s alright. Just like the rest of Brooklyn. It’s all the same. Nothing really gets better. It is what it is"
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  • Lauren Resler-Stupak
    "I drive and subway. My husband takes the subway into Manhattan 6 days a week. My kids walk, scooter, bike. "
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  • Luis M Lopez
    "This neighborhood has morphed into a vibrant community that has tons of options. It has not preserved the culture that once was located here, however."
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here for 5 years and it definitely got more dangerous since covid but still very nice. Night out is great if you are into that and plenty of restaurants. "
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    "The coffe/bar by the train, crepes, pizza, and bodegas. Loud during work from home hours (by bodegas) & lots of parties in the summer. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Williamsburg is the best aria, everything is close with buildings , like the train station the buses the city bikes the schools the super marketplace that’s why this location is the best!"
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    "Great access to ply lo trznsportatjon and going to the city is very easy because there are trains that "
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    "I've lived in this neighborhood for years now, and it's a very good place to be. Lots of restaurants, bars, parks, shopping nearby. You won't be disappointed, even for just a visit. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The waterfront parks and sport fields, the bicycle lanes, skate park are all nice, but we are waiting for many more parks the city promised all along the water front "
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    "I am not a parent and do not have anything relevant for parents of young children in this neighborhood "
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    "There are good schools and a really great community here for raising kids. The parks and playgrounds are plentiful. "
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    "People don’t really clean after their pets for the most part . A lot of people also don’t train their dogs properly ."
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  • Trulia User
    "Never a dull moment living here. Does get loud during the summer but you'll get use to it; also dog friendly"
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  • Trulia User
    "food, parties, people, trains, busses, city bikes, etc this area is full of fun and family activities "
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  • Trulia User
    "parks, gyms, recreation centers, dance studios, karate schools, parades, bars, restaurants, centers, etc.."
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    "I walk to work or I take a short L train ride. If the train isn’t running and I don’t walk I’ll get a quick Uber. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I really don’t know but Halloween is very popular on my neighborhood. Also we have really nice parks, Bar and restaurants "
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy subway access and freeway near by with Williamsburg bridge and Midtown tunnel access to the city."
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    "There are lot of public places to go out with kids. The schools in the neighbourhood are great and the public transport is safe to travel with kids "
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  • Trulia User
    "Super easy transport to Manhattan via train, bus, or ferry! It you work from home, lots of coffee shops and coworking spaces if you need to escape your apartment. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The constant building of high rise apartments priced at ridiculous high minimums for terrible and rushed work. Awful people moving in who treat the side walk like a dumpster. Broken glass and dog poop, rats and garbage everywhere. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many green spaces and places to play for children. There are dog & skate parks also. Sprinkler in the summer and kids making snow people in the winter."
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    "There’s a freshness to the whole place. Granted there’s a lot of new construction , but it’s more an attitude of the people to do something new."
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  • Nancy
    "I live here for 7 years. I do like the fact that you are literally close to everything by just a walk away. Also the city is like 15 minutes ride on the L train which is my closest train station. We have a fresh market at MCcarren park every Saturday morning from 8-2pm. Lots of lots of restaurants and coffee shops..🥰"
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    "Lots of people have dogs here and walk their dogs around in the area; there are several nice parks and dog runs"
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  • Trulia User
    "lively and bustling however it's gotten very expensive to live here one of the most expensive in brook and in NYC "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs, couple of parks, some bars and restaurants are relaxed about dogs. Dog parks available are a little small or a little dirty. The area could use better space for off lead. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of people with dogs and there are a couple of parks around with dog parks as well. Most people are very friendly with dogs!"
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  • Trulia User
    "dog 🐕 owners some pick up after their dogs some don't.. alot of dog owners don't even put there dogs on a lease they just let them walk by themselves."
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    "Big puppy boom + WFH boom during Covid — lots of nice dogs and neighborhood pup friends. Welcome to enjoy street dining and outdoor seating at cafes and bars."
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  • Trulia User
    "we have different community events throughout the year. Such as park gatherings, street vending, and yearly holidays such as Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. "
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  • Trulia User
    "there are local fairs and farmers markets that go on all the time. everybody is friendly and it is a very family oriented area."
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    "Seeing other dog owners walking their dogs and the dog parks and other dog friendly places. Lots of parks and dogs. "
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    "Cafe, restaurants, artist,Netflix productions ,young atmosphere that makes you feel alive. If you live in Williamsburg you will be the envy of the entire country !!! "
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Market trends in Williamsburg

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.3M
$53KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$1.39K
$65MoM
Available listings
241
11MoM

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Sold Date
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6
3
2,092
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0.09
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$4,000,000
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5
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0.20
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$53,500
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229 N 7th St, Brooklyn, NY
0.27
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$2,800,000
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0.28
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$2,500,000
08/21/26
3
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0.30
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$1,997,000
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Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
35 Frost St #TOWNHOUSE, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.04
$2,965,000
Studio
3
3,045
Off Market
65 Jackson St #THS, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.09
$2,990,500
5
5.5
4,059
Off Market
33 Frost St #2B, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.04
$2,015,000
3
2
1,129
Recently Sold
33 Frost St #PENTHOUSE, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.04
$3,621,100
4
2.5
2,139
Off Market
42 Richardson St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.05
$2,900,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
636 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.11
$2,150,000
2
2.5
1,689
For Sale
636 Lorimer St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.11
$1,809,808
3
2
1,173
Recently Sold
636 Lorimer St #4, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.11
$1,780,919
2
2
-
Recently Sold
636 Lorimer St #3A, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.11
$1,799,999
3
2
1,173
For Sale
88 Withers St #3C, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.10
$1,287,400
2
2
927
Off Market
88 Withers St #4A, Brooklyn, NY 11211
0.10
$1,100,000
1
1
711
For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 13, 2026
Source: StreetEasy #S1787013
PriceChange
$2,650,000
Price decreased by 5%
Mar 4, 2026
Source: StreetEasy #S1787013
PriceChange
$2,799,500
Price decreased by 2%
Feb 15, 2026
Source: StreetEasy #S1787013
PriceChange
$2,850,000
Price decreased by 2%
Oct 21, 2025
Source: StreetEasy #S1787013
PriceChange
$2,900,000
Price decreased by 6%
Aug 28, 2025
Source: StreetEasy #S1787013
Listed For Sale
$3,100,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Jennifer Lamatto, LaMatto Properties LLC, (718) 614-4699

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Frequently asked questions about 685 Lorimer St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 685 Lorimer St?
    Based on a $2,650,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 685 Lorimer St in Brooklyn, NY is approximately $15,602 (about $13,937 principal & interest, $1,590 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 685 Lorimer St compare to homes in Brooklyn?
    685 Lorimer St in Brooklyn, NY is listed at $2,650,000, about 103% above the $1.3M median sale price in Brooklyn.
  • What do residents say about the Williamsburg neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY as walkable to grocery stores, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
  • What are the closest schools to 685 Lorimer St?
    The closest schools to 685 Lorimer St in Brooklyn, NY are John Ericsson Middle School 126 (rated 8/10), Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 8/10), Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design (rated 8/10).
685 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom multi-family built in 1899. 685 Lorimer St is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Aug 28, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# S1787013.