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557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 557 Hancock St

Property image for 557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,083

Sale price

$153,000

General information

Address

Primary address

557 Hancock Street

ZIP code

11233

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01655-0055

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,020

Building dimensions

20.83 ft x 32 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Sales

Sale date

10/21/2002

Sale price

$153,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,533

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Hancock Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Malcolm X Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20.83 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,083

Area overview

Walk score

94 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

98 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

66 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.54 Miles

Closest fire station

0.14 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/21/2002	$153,000	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XX. XXX. , XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/26/2018 - R 10/25/2018 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2018102501219001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/15/2009 - R 04/08/2009 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2009040800924001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
04/27/2009 - R 03/25/2009 - D	Mortgage (2009042000115001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/27/2009 - R 03/24/2009 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2009051800870001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
03/28/2019 - R 01/14/2003 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019032800968001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/22/2003 - R 01/14/2003 - D	Mortgage (2003032701971003)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/22/2003 - R 01/14/2003 - D	Mortgage (2003032701971002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/22/2003 - R 01/14/2003 - D	Street Procedure (2003032701971001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
03/12/2003 - R 10/21/2002 - D	Mortgage (2003020600365002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/12/2003 - R 10/21/2002 - D	Deed (2003020600365001)	XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 557 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

$2,533

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,890,000

Assessed value

$113,400

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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	$1,505,000	$90,300	$14,522	19.843%	$3,163	$2,882	+4.68%
2024/25	$1,771,000	$106,260	$13,706	20.085%	$3,022	$2,753	+0.44%
2023/24	$1,642,000	$98,520	$13,646	20.085%	$3,022	$2,741	+0.38%
2022/23	$1,500,000	$90,000	$13,444	20.309%	$3,027	$2,730	+8.22%
2021/22	$1,248,000	$74,880	$12,638	19.963%	$2,810	$2,523	+0.96%
2020/21	$1,043,000	$62,580	$11,875	21.045%	$2,796	$2,499	+6.00%
2019/20	$1,153,000	$69,180	$11,138	21.167%	$2,654	$2,358	+1.73%
2018/19	$984,000	$59,040	$11,078	20.919%	$2,623	$2,317	+3.82%
2017/18	$1,219,000	$73,140	$10,950	20.385%	$2,532	$2,232	+9.66%
2016/17	$903,000	$54,180	$10,182	19.991%	$2,345	$2,035	+9.68%

Permits

Permit information for 557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Stuyvesant Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.362

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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	0.20
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.20
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.22
La Cima Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-5	199	0.22
Brooklyn Brownstone School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	310	0.25
Brooklyn Brownstone School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	310	0.25
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.27
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.27
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.27
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.37

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.22
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.22
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.25
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.27
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.27
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.37
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa	6	No	Charter	K-8	472	0.39
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.43
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.48
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	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	0.43
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.27
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.43
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL	4	No	Public	9-12	133	0.43
Research And Service High School	2	No	Public	10-12	181	0.43
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.48
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.48
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.51
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.58
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.60

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,020 square feet.

When was 557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the sale price?

557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold on 10/21/2002 for $153,000.

What is the assessed value of 557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $113,400.

What are the property taxes for 557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 557 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $2,532.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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