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591 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 591 Hancock St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

3,733

Sale price

$484,000

General information

Address

Primary address

591 Hancock Street

ZIP code

11233

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01656-0069

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,703

Building dimensions

20 ft x 33 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/18/2004

Sale price

$484,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,267

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Hancock Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Malcolm X Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

37.33 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

3,733

Area overview

Walk score

94 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

98 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

66 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.46 Miles

Closest fire station

0.22 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 591 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 591 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/18/2004	$484,000	XXXXX, XXXXXX	X & X XXXXXXXXXXX XXX.
03/31/2003	$30,000	X & X XXXXXXXXXXX, XXX.	XXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/20/2021 - R 01/16/2021 - D	Agreement (2021070900199004)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX
07/20/2021 - R 01/16/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021070900199003)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX
07/20/2021 - R 12/16/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021070900199002)	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXX
07/20/2021 - R 12/01/2020 - D	Subordination of Mortgage (2021070900199005)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/20/2021 - R 11/23/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021070900199001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
04/19/2018 - R 04/07/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018041900493001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/08/2016 - R 02/19/2016 - D	Agreement (2016030200227002)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
03/08/2016 - R 02/18/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016030200227001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
03/19/2009 - R 03/05/2009 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2009030901202001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/19/2009 - R 02/17/2009 - D	Agreement (2009031100856002)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 591 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

$5,267

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,855,000

Assessed value

$111,300

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,692,000	$101,520	$25,043	19.843%	$4,969	$4,969	+4.64%
2024/25	$1,645,000	$98,700	$23,645	20.085%	$4,749	$4,749	+6.29%
2023/24	$1,931,000	$115,860	$22,245	20.085%	$4,749	$4,468	+5.28%
2022/23	$1,561,000	$93,660	$20,896	20.309%	$4,540	$4,244	+2.80%
2021/22	$1,423,000	$85,380	$20,680	19.963%	$4,416	$4,128	+0.80%
2020/21	$1,331,000	$79,860	$19,459	21.045%	$4,392	$4,095	+5.70%
2019/20	$1,323,000	$79,380	$18,304	21.167%	$4,171	$3,874	+1.52%
2018/19	$1,255,000	$75,300	$18,244	20.919%	$4,122	$3,816	+9.10%
2017/18	$1,213,000	$72,780	$17,160	20.385%	$3,798	$3,498	+3.64%
2016/17	$1,069,000	$64,140	$16,883	19.991%	$3,685	$3,375	+9.17%

Permits

Permit information for 591 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/28/2026	Alteration
06/15/2026	Alteration
12/09/2025	Alteration
04/28/2004	Alteration type 3
04/28/2004	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Stuyvesant Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.371

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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	0.15
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.15
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.21
La Cima Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-5	199	0.21
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.30
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.30
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.30
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa	6	No	Charter	K-8	472	0.32
Brooklyn Brownstone School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	310	0.32
Brooklyn Brownstone School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	310	0.32

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.21
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.21
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.30
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.30
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa	6	No	Charter	K-8	472	0.32
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.32
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.43
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.44
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.47
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.48

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	0.30
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.43
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL	4	No	Public	9-12	133	0.44
Research And Service High School	2	No	Public	10-12	181	0.44
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.47
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.47
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.50
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.53
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.61

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 591 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 591 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 591 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

591 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,703 square feet.

When was 591 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the sale price?

591 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold on 05/18/2004 for $484,000.

What is the assessed value of 591 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

591 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $111,300.

What are the property taxes for 591 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 591 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $5,267.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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