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555 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 555 Hancock St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,100

General information

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Address
Primary address
555 Hancock Street
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01655-0056

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,006
Building dimensions
21 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,841
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
Malcolm X Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
21 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,100

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
98 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.54 Miles
Closest fire station
0.13 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 555 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 555 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/02/2025 - R
05/15/2025 - D		 Deed
(2025053100033001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX X
02/24/2009 - R
01/15/2009 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2009020401254001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
12/02/2003 - R
09/04/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003093000191001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/27/2004 - R
07/28/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003090400918001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/19/1997 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3010005769201)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/07/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3360004632436)
10/18/1994 - R Mortgage
(3340004474934)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/26/1992 - R Mortgage
(3540001677154)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX
04/02/1987 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3400001254140)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
04/02/1987 - R Certificate
(3390001254139)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 555 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
$4,841
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,938,000
Assessed value
$116,280

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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 $1,679,000 $100,740 $24,054 19.843% $5,055 $4,773 +4.53%
2024/25 $1,975,000 $118,500 $22,734 20.085% $4,835 $4,566 +6.31%
2023/24 $1,861,000 $111,660 $21,384 20.085% $4,576 $4,295 +5.55%
2022/23 $1,628,000 $97,680 $20,037 20.309% $4,366 $4,069 +1.63%
2021/22 $1,437,000 $86,220 $20,057 19.963% $4,291 $4,004 -4.00%
2020/21 $1,611,000 $96,660 $19,818 21.045% $4,467 $4,171 +5.58%
2019/20 $1,552,000 $93,120 $18,662 21.167% $4,247 $3,950 +7.74%
2018/19 $1,072,000 $64,320 $17,527 20.919% $3,972 $3,666 +9.38%
2017/18 $1,328,000 $79,680 $16,444 20.385% $3,652 $3,352 +2.47%
2016/17 $1,104,000 $66,240 $16,364 19.991% $3,581 $3,271 +3.85%
Permits

Permit information for 555 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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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 0.21
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.21
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 0.42
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 0.42
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 0.59
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.60

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Neighbors for 555 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

547 Hancock St, Brooklyn 545 Hancock St, Brooklyn 551 Hancock St, Brooklyn 543 Hancock St, Brooklyn 541 Hancock St, Brooklyn 537 Hancock St, Brooklyn 559 Hancock St, Brooklyn 300 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 288 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 539 A Hancock St, Brooklyn 290 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 549 Hancock St, Brooklyn 294 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 292 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 539 Hancock St, Brooklyn 557 Hancock St, Brooklyn 298 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 553 Hancock St, Brooklyn 296 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 288 A Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 555 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 555 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 555 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 555 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

555 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 3,006 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 555 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

555 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $116,280.

What are the property taxes for 555 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 555 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $4,840.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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