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680 Essex St
Brooklyn, NY 11208

Rate Upon Request

Land For Lease  •  0+ SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Land
  • Zoning R5
100 Transit Score
81 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
Unkwn Floor Ste - 0.46 AC Rate Upon Request 
Ariel Property Advisors presents 680 Essex Street, a large, L-shaped, block- through development site in the heart of East New York, Brooklyn.

The 20,000 SF vacant lot, currently used as for parking, features 120 feet of frontage on Essex Street and 80 feet on Linwood Street.

With R5 zoning, Qualifying Residential Site status, and transferable air rights from an adjacent property, the site provides approximately 71,523 buildable square feet across two medium-density residential towers (zoning study available upon request).

Ownership is seeking proposals for a 99-year ground lease.

Just steps from the New Lots Avenue 3 train and several bus routes (B5, B84, B20, BM5), the property offers excellent access throughout Brooklyn and the greater New York metro area. Linden Boulevard, Atlantic Avenue, and the Belt Parkway further enhance car connectivity.

Positioned between the Gateway Center to the south and a wave of new development along Atlantic Avenue to the north, 680 Essex Street stands at the center of East New York’s ongoing revitalization.

Combining scale, accessibility, and a strategic location, 680 Essex Street presents a prime Brooklyn ground lease opportunity.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: 99 - 200 Years
  • Service type: None
  • Space Type: Relet

Description 

680 Essex Street is a rare, L-shaped development site situated in the center of East New York, one of Brooklyn’s fastest-growing residential corridors. Spanning 20,000 square feet with generous 120-foot frontage along Essex Street and 80 feet along Linwood Street, the property offers outstanding visibility, access, and design flexibility. Its R5 Qualifying Residential Site designation, substantial proposed buildable area, and adjacency to transferable air rights create a favorable foundation for medium-density residential development. Positioned steps from the New Lots Avenue 3 train and multiple bus lines, the site provides seamless connectivity throughout Brooklyn and the wider metro area. Major arterials including Linden Boulevard, Atlantic Avenue, and the Belt Parkway further enhance accessibility. Surrounded by significant public and private investment, large-scale housing projects, and the nearby Gateway Center, 680 Essex Street sits within a rapidly evolving district that continues to introduce new amenities, jobs, and community resources.

Highlights

The property sits within a rapidly expanding residential neighborhood.
Transit options provide easy access across Brooklyn and the greater metro area.
The site features wide street frontage offering strong visibility and access.
Surrounding development momentum supports long-term neighborhood growth.
Nearby Gateway Center delivers extensive retail, dining, and service amenities.
Major roadways offer convenient regional connectivity for future residents.

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Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
East New York Station (Far Rockaway Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Long Beach Branch - Long Island Rail Road, West Hempstead Branch - Long Island Rail Road) 7 min - 2.6 mi
Nostrand Avenue Station (Far Rockaway Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Hempstead Branch - Long Island Rail Road, Long Beach Branch - Long Island Rail Road, West Hempstead Branch - Long Island Rail Road) 14 min - 4.7 mi
Transit/SubwayDriveWalkDistance
New Lots Avenue (3,4 Line) (3 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 4 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 0 min 4 min 0.2 mi
Van Siclen Avenue (3,4 Line) (3 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 4 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 2 min 10 min 0.5 mi
Shepherd Avenue (A - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), C - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 2 min 11 min 0.6 mi
Van Siclen Avenue (A,C Line) (A - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), C - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 3 min 18 min 0.9 mi
Euclid Avenue (A - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), C - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 3 min 18 min 0.9 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
John F Kennedy International 13 min - 7.0 mi
LaGuardia 24 min - 14.2 mi
Newark Liberty International 40 min - 20.4 mi
Michael Tortorici 212-544-9500 Ariel Property Advisors
Michael Tortorici 212-544-9500 Ariel Property Advisors