NOT LISTED FOR SALE

689 Myrtle Ave Unit 3A Brooklyn, NY 11205

Bed-Stuy Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $891,925

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
1947 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 29, 2017

Last sale price $775,000 $775 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,112 / mo

224 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Central Air
  • East Facing Home
  • Pre War Building

About This Home

As of March 2017

Rare Opportunity to own Authentic Artist Loft in the former Chocoline Chocolate Factory! This is the best gut renovated, 1.5 /2 bedroom loft in this entire 45 units building. Featuring a highly unique curved Architectural Iron Stairway with reclaimed wood treads and a one of a kind, hand built, custom designed, 5 section disappearing closet. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and custom cabinets. With 14 foot ceilings and ample in-apartment storage, this loft?s use of space is like no other.

The Chocolate Factory is a 45 Unit, Rare Loft conversion building located on Myrtle Avenue and straddling the line of trendy Bedford Stuyvesant and Clinton Hill in Brooklyn. Featuring the first Green Roof ever built in Brooklyn and a Glass Rooftop Gym - all with stunning 360o views of Brooklyn and Manhattan (including July 4th Fireworks). Chestnut Organic Supermarket?s just across the street. Home Depot?s a short walk away, as well as the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The Chocolate Factory is ideally situated on Myrtle Avenue at Bedford Avenue; the center hub for Fort Greene/Clinton Hill/South and North Williamsburg!

This will not last for sure!

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,040

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

HOA Fees

  • $527 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Pre War Building
  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • East Facing Home
  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 7503 / 1734

Community Details

Overview

  • Bedford Stuyvesant Subdivision
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Rooftop Deck

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,040

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$527 per month

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Bedford Avenue/Spencer Street
  • Exposures: East
  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
  • Architectural Style: Prewar
  • Entry Level: 3
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  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Living Area: 1000.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Building Roof Deck
  • Patio/Porch Features: Rooftop

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee: 527.0
  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Common Interest: Condominium

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.0 x 0.0

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Total Stories: 5
  • Year Built: 1947

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1734
  • Tax Lot: 7503
  • Tax Annual: 5040.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2016
Closed on
Mar 29, 2017
Sold by
Coleman Joshua
Bought by
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Current Estimated Value
$891,925

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,925
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.49%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Outstanding Balance
$500,515
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$391,410

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2009
Sold by
Batel-Gill Sandrine and Gill Olivier
Bought by
Coleman Joshua

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$329,670
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2007
Sold by
Ducena Carlynn
Bought by
Batel-Gill Sandrine and Gill Olivier

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$246,000
Interest Rate
6.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2003
Sold by
Chocolate Partners Llc
Bought by
Ducena Carlynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,200
Interest Rate
5.52%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$775,000 --
Coleman Joshua $360,000 --
Batel-Gill Sandrine $490,500 --
Ducena Carlynn $310,791 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open -- $620,000
Previous Owner -- $329,670
Closed Batel-Gill Sandrine $246,000
Previous Owner Batel-Gill Sandrine $246,000
Closed Ducena Carlynn $111,480
Closed Ducena Carlynn $245,200
Previous Owner Ducena Carlynn $61,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/29/2017 03/29/17 Sold $775,000 0.0% $775 / Sq Ft
02/14/2017 02/14/17 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2016 07/05/16 For Sale $775,000 -- $775 / Sq Ft
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $7,685 $61,259 $3,049 $58,210
2025 $7,568 $64,929 $3,049 $61,880
2024 $7,568 $67,187 $3,049 $64,138
2023 $6,073 $60,609 $3,049 $57,560
2022 $5,776 $57,222 $3,049 $54,173
2021 $5,814 $57,448 $3,049 $54,399
2020 $2,759 $65,192 $3,049 $62,143
2019 $5,231 $64,562 $3,049 $61,513
2017 $5,319 $47,633 $3,049 $44,584
2016 $5,041 $43,436 $3,048 $40,388
2015 $2,399 $39,305 $3,048 $36,257
2014 $2,399 $35,983 $3,048 $32,935
Source: Public Records

Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10010306

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 01734-1119

New York Kings County Brooklyn 11205 Bed-Stuy

689 Myrtle Ave Unit 3A, Brooklyn, NY

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