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861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 861 Hancock St

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,833

Sale price

$1,587,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
861 Hancock Street
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01487-0050

Owner

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
2,199
Building dimensions
18.33 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
08/28/2017
Sale price
$1,587,500
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,244
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Hancock Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ralph Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18.33 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,833

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
99 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
69 /100.  Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.26 Miles
Closest fire station
0.54 Miles

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Ownership information for 861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/28/2017 $1,587,500 XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
07/29/2011 $599,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/08/2011 $320,000 XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX-XXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/16/2019 - R
11/27/2019 - D
Agreement
(2019121600578003)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
12/16/2019 - R
11/27/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019121600578002)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
12/16/2019 - R
11/05/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019121600578001)
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
09/21/2017 - R
09/13/2017 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017091300333001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/15/2017 - R
08/28/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2017091200494002)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
09/15/2017 - R
08/28/2017 - D
Deed
(2017091200494001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/16/2011 - R
07/29/2011 - D
Mortgage
(2011080600028002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/16/2011 - R
07/29/2011 - D
Deed
(2011080600028001)
XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
04/13/2011 - R
03/08/2011 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011031600421001)
XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/14/2011 - R
03/08/2011 - D
Deed
(2011030800063002)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,244
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,023,000
Assessed value
$121,380

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,539,000 $92,340 $25,148 19.843% $4,990 $3,244 -0.56%
2024/25 $1,811,000 $108,660 $24,936 20.085% $5,008 $3,262 +9.42%
2023/24 $1,601,000 $96,060 $23,538 20.085% $4,728 $2,981 -33.91%
2022/23 $1,310,000 $78,600 $22,213 20.309% $4,511 $4,511 +7.82%
2021/22 $1,437,000 $86,220 $20,957 19.963% $4,184 $4,184 -5.13%
2020/21 $1,677,000 $100,620 $20,957 21.045% $4,410 $4,410 +0.27%
2019/20 $1,639,000 $98,340 $20,780 21.167% $4,399 $4,399 +7.20%
2018/19 $1,308,000 $78,480 $19,615 20.919% $4,103 $4,103 +18.12%
2017/18 $986,000 $59,160 $17,041 20.385% $3,773 $3,474 +9.19%
2016/17 $869,000 $52,140 $15,914 19.991% $3,491 $3,181 +2.43%

Permit information for 861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/25/2022 Alteration
04/06/2022 Alteration
03/01/2022 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Stuyvesant Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Weirfield St & Broadway at SE Corner
Station lines
J
Distance (miles)
0.281

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 227 0.09
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 227 0.09
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.22
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 4 No Public PK, K-5 150 0.22
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 4 No Public PK, K-5 150 0.22
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.31
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.32
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 6 No Public PK, K-5 141 0.35
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 6 No Public PK, K-5 141 0.35
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School 3 No Public PK, K-5 197 0.36
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.22
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.31
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.32
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.37
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.44
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 No Public PK, K-8 491 0.58
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.59
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.59
Evergreen Middle School-Urban Exploration 4 No Public 6-8 342 0.60
Eagle Academy for Young Men II 6 No Public 6-12 599 0.61
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.16
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.22
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.44
Eagle Academy for Young Men II 6 No Public 6-12 599 0.61
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 3 No Public 9-12 370 0.71
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.73
Bushwick Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 86 0.73
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High 5 No Charter 9-12 515 0.73
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.74
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.74

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,199 square feet.

When was 861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the sale price?

861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold on 08/28/2017 for $1,587,500.

What is the assessed value of 861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $121,380.

What are the property taxes for 861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 861 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $4,990.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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