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897 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 897 Hancock St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1992

Lot sq. ft.

2,025

General information

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Address
Primary address
897 Hancock Street
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01488-0152

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,856
Building dimensions
20.25 ft x 47 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1992
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
1
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,371
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
Broadway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20.25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,025

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
70 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.31 Miles
Closest fire station
0.47 Miles

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Ownership information for 897 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 897 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/22/2022 - R
08/26/2022 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022092000384001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/03/2021 - R
11/23/2021 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021112400922001)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX X X XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXX X
03/06/2019 - R
02/15/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019022600954002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
03/06/2019 - R
02/15/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019022600954001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/24/2017 - R
01/30/2017 - D
Life Estate Deed
(2017021300410001)
XXXXXXX (XXXXXXXX) XXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
03/05/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3870008035187)
XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
03/13/1992 - R Release
(3890001674289)
XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 897 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
$8,371
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,073,000
Assessed value
$64,380

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 $1,034,000 $62,040 $39,799 19.843% $7,897 $7,897 -1.20%
2024/25 $969,000 $58,140 $39,798 20.085% $7,993 $7,993 +0.79%
2023/24 $1,079,000 $64,740 $39,485 20.085% $7,931 $7,931 +4.80%
2022/23 $967,000 $58,020 $37,262 20.309% $7,568 $7,568 +7.83%
2021/22 $929,000 $55,740 $35,154 19.963% $7,018 $7,018 +0.55%
2020/21 $1,127,000 $67,620 $33,166 21.045% $6,980 $6,980 +10.08%
2019/20 $1,246,000 $74,760 $29,955 21.167% $7,020 $6,341 +2.25%
2018/19 $1,029,000 $61,740 $29,644 20.919% $6,883 $6,201 +9.26%
2017/18 $820,000 $49,200 $27,842 20.385% $6,330 $5,676 +9.55%
2016/17 $660,000 $39,600 $25,915 19.991% $5,856 $5,181 +9.49%

Permit information for 897 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
06/22/2016 I
06/20/2016 C
06/20/2016 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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)
0.198

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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 0.17
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 227 0.17
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 4 No Public PK, K-5 150 0.28
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 4 No Public PK, K-5 150 0.28
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.28
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.29
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.29
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 6 No Public PK, K-5 141 0.31
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 6 No Public PK, K-5 141 0.31
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School 3 No Public PK, K-5 197 0.32
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 0.28
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.29
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.37
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.38
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.49
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 No Public PK, K-8 491 0.49
Evergreen Middle School-Urban Exploration 4 No Public 6-8 342 0.52
Achievement First North Brooklyn Prep Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 851 0.57
Eagle Academy for Young Men II 6 No Public 6-12 599 0.59
Ocean Hill Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter K-9 411 0.59
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 0.28
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.49
Eagle Academy for Young Men II 6 No Public 6-12 599 0.59
Bushwick Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 86 0.69
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High 5 No Charter 9-12 515 0.69
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 3 No Public 9-12 370 0.75
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.77
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.81
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.81

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 897 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 897 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1992.

What is the total square footage of 897 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

897 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,856 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 897 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

897 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $64,380.

What are the property taxes for 897 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 897 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $8,370.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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