| Primary address | 521 Hancock Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11233 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01655-0079 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,313 |
| Lot sqft | 1,908 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 3,280 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage(s) | Hancock Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Marcus Garvey Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.57 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.06 Miles |
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521 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899 and has a total of 3,280 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 521 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $133,740, the tax amount paid for 521 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is $5,957. For the next year, the tax amount for 521 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is estimated at $6,313.
When was 521 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold?521 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold in 10/08/2025.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 521 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: | $6,313 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,229,000 |
| Assessed value: | $133,740 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 521 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 | $2,229,000 | $133,740 | $30,025 | 19.843% | $5,958 | $5,958 | +4.55% |
| 2024/25 | $1,846,000 | $110,760 | $28,373 | 20.085% | $5,699 | $5,699 | 0.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,991,000 | $119,460 | $28,373 | 20.085% | $5,699 | $5,699 | +3.60% |
| 2022/23 | $1,974,000 | $118,440 | $27,086 | 20.309% | $5,501 | $5,501 | +3.93% |
| 2021/22 | $1,653,000 | $99,180 | $26,513 | 19.963% | $5,293 | $5,293 | +0.52% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.371 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | B15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.073 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.27 |
| 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 |
| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School | 7 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 342 | 0.26 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms 35 Stephen Decatur | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 185 | 0.21 |
| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School | 7 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 342 | 0.26 |
| Ms 267 Math Science And Technology | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 149 | 0.26 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.26 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.26 |
| 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 | 0.44 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.26 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.35 |
| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 521 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 575 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 21,600 | 07/20/2005 | $10 |
| 527 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,480 | 04/24/2014 | |
| 537 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 09/12/2016 | $1,360,000 |
| 515 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,152 | 06/23/2004 | $410,000 |
| 513 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 1,200 | 09/24/2025 | $775,000 |
| 277 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn | 21,850 | ||
| 531 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 03/22/2021 | $835,000 |
| 517 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,761 | 02/11/2021 | $2,350,000 |
| 519 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,634 | 11/11/2022 | |
| 646 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 2,752 | 04/10/1990 | |
| 644 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 2,752 | 07/26/2002 | |
| 523 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,460 | 08/23/2002 | |
| 529 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,240 | 07/10/1973 | |
| 533 A Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 09/24/2019 | $1 |
| 533 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,460 | 06/30/2009 | $625,000 |
| 539 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | ||
| 281 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn | 6,000 | 11/12/1987 | |
| 642 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 2,840 | 12/02/1983 | |
| 525 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,460 | 08/20/2021 | $2,195,000 |
| 535 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 12/20/1990 |
