| Primary address | 551 Hancock Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11233 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01655-0058 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,963 |
| Lot sqft | 2,100 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3) |
| Building sqft | 3,006 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | Hancock Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Malcolm X Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.55 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.13 Miles |
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551 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1901 and has a total of 3,006 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 551 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $100,740, the tax amount paid for 551 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is $5,957. For the next year, the tax amount for 551 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is estimated at $5,963.
When was 551 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold?551 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold in 10/05/2023.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 551 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $5,958 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,963 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,679,000 |
| Assessed value: | $100,740 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 551 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $1,679,000 | $100,740 | $30,025 | 19.843% | $5,958 | $5,958 | +4.55% |
| 2024/25 | $1,975,000 | $118,500 | $28,373 | 20.085% | $5,699 | $5,699 | +4.75% |
| 2023/24 | $1,861,000 | $111,660 | $27,086 | 20.085% | $5,440 | $5,440 | +3.85% |
| 2022/23 | $1,628,000 | $97,680 | $25,795 | 20.309% | $5,239 | $5,239 | +4.80% |
| 2021/22 | $1,437,000 | $86,220 | $25,043 | 19.963% | $4,999 | $4,999 | -5.06% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.363 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | B26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.067 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| La Cima Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-5 | 199 | 0.23 |
| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School | 7 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 342 | 0.23 |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | 8 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 310 | 0.25 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School | 7 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 342 | 0.23 |
| Ms 267 Math Science And Technology | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 149 | 0.23 |
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
| Research And Service High School | 2 | No | Public | 10-12 | 181 | 0.43 |
| NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 133 | 0.43 |
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Here are the neighbors for 551 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 547 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 7,336 | 02/03/1999 | |
| 545 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 6,300 | 04/17/2009 | $302,500 |
| 543 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,079 | 11/22/2023 | |
| 541 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,634 | 06/03/2004 | |
| 537 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 09/12/2016 | $1,360,000 |
| 555 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,006 | 05/15/2025 | |
| 559 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,020 | 06/25/2004 | |
| 300 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn | 3,384 | 03/18/2014 | |
| 539 A Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,634 | 09/12/2019 | $35,000 |
| 290 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn | 2,144 | 07/12/1994 | |
| 549 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 1,936 | 05/15/2023 | |
| 533 A Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 09/24/2019 | $1 |
| 294 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn | 3,272 | 02/13/2025 | |
| 292 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn | 3,192 | 12/08/2008 | $790,000 |
| 539 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | ||
| 557 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,020 | 10/21/2002 | $153,000 |
| 298 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn | 3,292 | 11/02/2004 | $550,000 |
| 535 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 12/20/1990 | |
| 553 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,006 | 08/13/1992 | |
| 296 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn | 3,292 | 01/06/2020 | $1,710,000 |
