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489 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 489 Hancock St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

General information

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Address
Primary address
489 Hancock Street
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01654-0051

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,096
Building dimensions
18 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,169
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Hancock Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Marcus Garvey Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,800

Area overview

Walk score
94 /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
0.51 Miles
Closest fire station
0.01 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 489 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Source
Deed
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Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 489 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/15/2017 - R
08/10/2017 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2017081401053001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
05/11/2016 - R
04/30/2016 - D		 Assignment of Tax Lien
(2016050901284004)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
08/20/2014 - R
08/13/2014 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2014081301024001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
11/30/2011 - R
06/30/2011 - D		 Assignment of Tax Lien
(2011112101094003)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
09/24/2010 - R
08/20/2010 - D		 Discharge of Tax Lien
(2010092101230001)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
08/25/2009 - R
08/18/2009 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2009082400683001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/05/2008 - R
07/15/2008 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2008071700741001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/15/2008 - R
06/26/2008 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2008071100556001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
06/22/1998 - R
05/14/1998 - D		 Deed
(3640006100064)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/30/1993 - R
03/25/1993 - D		 Deed
(3970001760397)		 XX XXXXXX XXXX XX XX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 489 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
$5,169
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,992,000
Assessed value
$119,520

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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 $2,143,000 $128,580 $24,576 19.843% $4,877 $4,877 +4.58%
2024/25 $1,751,000 $105,060 $23,216 20.085% $4,663 $4,663 0.00%
2023/24 $1,982,000 $118,920 $23,216 20.085% $4,663 $4,663 -0.17%
2022/23 $1,605,000 $96,300 $22,999 20.309% $4,671 $4,671 +7.77%
2021/22 $1,315,000 $78,900 $21,709 19.963% $4,334 $4,334 +0.56%
2020/21 $1,416,000 $84,960 $20,480 21.045% $4,310 $4,310 +5.25%
2019/20 $1,469,000 $88,140 $19,347 21.167% $4,095 $4,095 +1.19%
2018/19 $1,294,000 $77,640 $19,347 20.919% $4,047 $4,047 +3.59%
2017/18 $1,312,000 $78,720 $19,166 20.385% $3,907 $3,907 +8.03%
2016/17 $972,000 $58,320 $18,091 19.991% $3,617 $3,617 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 489 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/20/2017 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
11/20/2025 I
06/09/2025 A

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Throop Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.373
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.34
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.34
P.S. 243 the Weeksville School 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 179 0.59
P.S. 243 the Weeksville School 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 179 0.59
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.19
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.19
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.26
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.28
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.28
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.28
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur 7 No Public 6-8 185 0.19
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.26
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.28
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.28
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.29
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.32
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.32
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.45
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.46
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.50
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School 2 Yes Public 9-12 403 0.45
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.28
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.29
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.45
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL 4 No Public 9-12 133 0.45
Research And Service High School 2 No Public 10-12 181 0.45
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.46
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.51
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.51
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.52

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Neighbors for 489 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

481 Hancock St, Brooklyn 479 A Hancock St, Brooklyn 471 Hancock St, Brooklyn 487 Hancock St, Brooklyn 485 A Hancock St, Brooklyn 473 Hancock St, Brooklyn 491 Hancock St, Brooklyn 330 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 568 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 566 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 564 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 562 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 485 Hancock St, Brooklyn 483 Hancock St, Brooklyn 560 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 479 Hancock St, Brooklyn 495 Hancock St, Brooklyn 489 A Hancock St, Brooklyn 501 Hancock St, Brooklyn 475 Hancock St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 489 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 489 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 489 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 489 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

489 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 3,096 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 489 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

489 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $119,520.

What are the property taxes for 489 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 489 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $5,169.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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