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543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 Property Information

543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 543 Hancock Street
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11233
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01655-0063

Sales & Tax Overview for 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 03/14/2005
Purchase price $779,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,667
Lot dimensions 16.67 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sqft 2,079
Building dimensions 16.66 ft x 41.6 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Town house
Building material C block + brick
Exterior wall Combination
Basement type Full
Year built 2005
Frontage Hancock Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Malcolm X Boulevard
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.56 Miles
Closest fire station 0.11 Miles

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About 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 2005 and has a total of 2,079 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $88,320, the tax amount paid for 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is $8,263.

When was 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold?

543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold in 11/22/2023.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/14/2005 $779,000
04/02/2004 $302,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/17/2024 - R
11/22/2023 - D
Deed
(2024011100983001)
02/08/2016 - R
01/21/2016 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015103001237001)
09/23/2015 - R
08/06/2015 - D
Deed
(2015090301342001)
12/16/2014 - R
12/04/2014 - D
Release
(2014120801369001)
01/23/2014 - R
11/25/2013 - D
Deed
(2014010100043001)
04/20/2012 - R
03/29/2012 - D
Deed
(2012041101469001)
07/26/2011 - R
07/05/2011 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2011071900055001)
03/31/2005 - R
03/14/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005031800030003)
03/31/2005 - R
03/14/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005031800030002)
03/31/2005 - R
03/14/2005 - D
Deed
(2005031800030001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $8,264
Tax assessor's market value: $1,472,000
Assessed value: $88,320

Assessment History for 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,353,000 $81,180 $41,645 19.843% $8,264 $8,264 -0.45%
2024/25 $1,543,000 $92,580 $41,330 20.085% $8,301 $8,301 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,364,000 $81,840 $38,992 20.085% $7,832 $7,832 +4.83%
2022/23 $1,116,000 $66,960 $36,786 20.309% $7,471 $7,471 +7.84%
2021/22 $1,224,000 $73,440 $34,704 19.963% $6,928 $6,928 -5.14%

Permits for 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/19/2005 Alteration type 3
03/23/2005 New building
12/15/2004 New building
12/08/2004 New building
11/03/2004 New building
06/03/2004 New building
04/30/2004 Subdivision: improved
08/26/2003 New building
08/26/2003 Alteration type 3
03/23/1992 Full demolition
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,030,000
-6.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$882
-12.8% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Stuyvesant Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner
Station lines A-C
Distance (miles) 0.363
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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 0.23
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.23
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.23
La Cima Charter School 5 No Charter K-5 199 0.23
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.23

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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 0.23
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.26
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.26

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 0.26
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.40
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

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Neighbors for 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 543 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
545 Hancock St, Brooklyn 6,300 04/17/2009 $302,500
547 Hancock St, Brooklyn 7,336 02/03/1999
541 Hancock St, Brooklyn 2,634 06/03/2004
537 Hancock St, Brooklyn 2,400 09/12/2016 $1,360,000
527 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,480 04/24/2014
551 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,006 10/05/2023
555 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,006 05/15/2025
531 Hancock St, Brooklyn 2,700 03/22/2021 $835,000
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
533 A Hancock St, Brooklyn 2,400 09/24/2019 $1
529 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,240 07/10/1973
549 Hancock St, Brooklyn 1,936 05/15/2023
539 Hancock St, Brooklyn 2,400
533 Hancock St, Brooklyn 2,460 06/30/2009 $625,000
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
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