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523 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 523 Hancock St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,875

General information

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Address
Primary address
523 Hancock Street
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01655-0078

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,460
Building dimensions
18.75 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,879
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Hancock Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Marcus Garvey Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18.75 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,875

Area overview

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

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Ownership

Ownership information for 523 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 523 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/24/2024 - R
02/07/2023 - D		 Discharge of Tax Lien
(2024042400544001)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
08/25/2009 - R
08/18/2009 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2009082400693001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
02/18/2004 - R
12/18/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003122301574001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
01/20/2004 - R
02/04/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003012702058001)
08/23/2002 - R Mortgage
(3070008824107)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
08/23/2002 - R Deed
(3680008824768)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX
09/26/2003 - R
07/31/2002 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2003052301742001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/04/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3890007679789)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/12/1996 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3920005453192)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
11/19/1996 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3480005430748)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 523 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
$6,879
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,112,000
Assessed value
$126,720

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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 $1,629,000 $97,740 $32,704 19.843% $6,489 $6,489 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,406,000 $84,360 $30,854 20.085% $6,197 $6,197 0.00%
2023/24 $1,402,000 $84,120 $30,854 20.085% $6,197 $6,197 -0.34%
2022/23 $1,309,000 $78,540 $30,619 20.309% $6,218 $6,218 +7.83%
2021/22 $1,176,000 $70,560 $28,888 19.963% $5,767 $5,767 +0.55%
2020/21 $1,426,000 $85,560 $27,253 21.045% $5,735 $5,735 +5.38%
2019/20 $1,209,000 $72,540 $25,712 21.167% $5,442 $5,442 +1.19%
2018/19 $835,000 $50,100 $25,712 20.919% $5,379 $5,379 +3.41%
2017/18 $1,035,000 $62,100 $25,516 20.385% $5,201 $5,201 +8.08%
2016/17 $945,000 $56,700 $24,073 19.991% $4,812 $4,812 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 523 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
11/20/2025 I
06/09/2025 A

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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)
0.37
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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 0.27
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.27
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.21
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.21
La Cima Charter School 5 No Charter K-5 199 0.26
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.26
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
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.26
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.31
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur 7 No Public 6-8 185 0.21
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.26
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.26
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
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.31
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.36
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.46
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.49
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.52
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 0.44
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.26
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.36
Research And Service High School 2 No Public 10-12 181 0.44
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL 4 No Public 9-12 133 0.44
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.49
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.49
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.53
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.54
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.59

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Neighbors for 523 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

521 Hancock St, Brooklyn 575 Hancock St, Brooklyn 527 Hancock St, Brooklyn 537 Hancock St, Brooklyn 515 Hancock St, Brooklyn 513 Hancock St, Brooklyn 277 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 531 Hancock St, Brooklyn 517 Hancock St, Brooklyn 519 Hancock St, Brooklyn 539 A Hancock St, Brooklyn 644 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 529 Hancock St, Brooklyn 533 A Hancock St, Brooklyn 533 Hancock St, Brooklyn 539 Hancock St, Brooklyn 281 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 642 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 525 Hancock St, Brooklyn 535 Hancock St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 523 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 523 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 523 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 523 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

523 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,460 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 523 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

523 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $126,720.

What are the property taxes for 523 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 523 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $6,878.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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