537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 Property Information
537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 537 Hancock Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11233 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01655-0067 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | 09/12/2016 |
| Purchase price | $1,360,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $8,006 |
Lot & Building Information for 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
| Lot sqft | 1,800 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | City Residence One Family (A4) |
| Building sqft | 2,400 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Year last altered | 2017 |
| Frontage(s) | Hancock Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Malcolm X Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
Area Overview
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.58 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.09 Miles |
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About 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,400 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $125,940, the tax amount paid for 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is $7,552. For the next year, the tax amount for 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is estimated at $8,006.
When was 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the last sale price?537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold in 09/12/2016 for $1,360,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
Ownership Information for 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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Past Sales & Property History for 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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Title Documents for 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $7,553 |
| Estimated property tax: | $8,006 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,099,000 |
| Assessed value: | $125,940 |
Assessment History for 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 537 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $2,099,000 | $125,940 | $38,063 | 19.843% | $7,553 | $7,553 | +2.97% |
| 2024/25 | $1,658,000 | $99,480 | $36,521 | 20.085% | $7,335 | $7,335 | 0.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,465,000 | $87,900 | $36,521 | 20.085% | $7,335 | $7,335 | -0.51% |
| 2022/23 | $1,605,000 | $96,300 | $36,305 | 20.309% | $7,373 | $7,373 | +5.92% |
| 2021/22 | $1,580,000 | $94,800 | $34,869 | 19.963% | $6,961 | $6,961 | +45.19% |
Permits for 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
Transportation
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| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.365 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | B26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.083 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 161 | 0.24 |
| P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 161 | 0.24 |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | 8 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 310 | 0.23 |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | 8 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 310 | 0.23 |
| La Cima Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-5 | 199 | 0.24 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Ms 35 Stephen Decatur | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 185 | 0.23 |
| Ms 267 Math Science And Technology | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 149 | 0.24 |
| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School | 7 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 342 | 0.24 |
| 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 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 | 0.26 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.39 |
| 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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Neighbors for 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 537 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 521 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,280 | 10/08/2025 | |
| 545 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 6,300 | 04/17/2009 | $302,500 |
| 547 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 7,336 | 02/03/1999 | |
| 527 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,480 | 04/24/2014 | |
| 541 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,634 | 06/03/2004 | |
| 543 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,079 | 11/22/2023 | |
| 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 |
| 519 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,634 | 11/11/2022 | |
| 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 | |
| 523 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,460 | 08/23/2002 | |
| 549 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 1,936 | 05/15/2023 | |
| 533 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,460 | 06/30/2009 | $625,000 |
| 539 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | ||
| 535 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 12/20/1990 | |
| 525 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,460 | 08/20/2021 | $2,195,000 |
| 553 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,006 | 08/13/1992 |