| Primary address | 579 Hancock Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11233 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01656-0076 |
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| Purchase date | 09/24/2004 |
| Purchase price | $400,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,887 |
| Lot sqft | 1,833 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3) |
| Building sqft | 1,880 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage(s) | 2010 CB Boundary (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Malcolm X Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.48 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.20 Miles |
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579 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899 and has a total of 1,880 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 579 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $94,320, the tax amount paid for 579 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is $4,594. For the next year, the tax amount for 579 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is estimated at $4,887.
When was 579 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the last sale price?579 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold in 09/24/2004 for $400,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2004 | $400,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 579 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: | $4,595 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,887 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,572,000 |
| Assessed value: | $94,320 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 579 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 | $1,572,000 | $94,320 | $23,156 | 19.843% | $4,877 | $4,595 | +4.58% |
| 2024/25 | $1,503,000 | $90,180 | $21,876 | 20.085% | $4,663 | $4,394 | +0.28% |
| 2023/24 | $1,781,000 | $106,860 | $21,816 | 20.085% | $4,663 | $4,382 | +0.17% |
| 2022/23 | $1,590,000 | $95,400 | $21,539 | 20.309% | $4,671 | $4,374 | +8.12% |
| 2021/22 | $1,353,000 | $81,180 | $20,269 | 19.963% | $4,334 | $4,046 | +0.82% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.367 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Halsey St/Stuyvesant Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.071 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.17 |
| P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 161 | 0.17 |
| 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 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.29 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School | 7 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 342 | 0.21 |
| Ms 267 Math Science And Technology | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 149 | 0.21 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.29 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.29 |
| Ms 35 Stephen Decatur | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 185 | 0.30 |
| 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 | 0.29 |
| 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 |
| Excellence Girls Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,050 | 0.46 |
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Here are the neighbors for 579 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn | 4,928 | 06/01/2006 | $775,000 |
| 712 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 2,040 | 08/09/2019 | $1,351,350 |
| 706 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 1,896 | 12/09/2014 | $850,000 |
| 227 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn | 4,983 | 01/27/2021 | $2,120,000 |
| 225 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn | 4,983 | 05/20/2021 | $1,600,000 |
| 708 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 02/06/2017 | $1,200,000 |
| 581 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,475 | 01/21/2022 | |
| 591 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,703 | 05/18/2004 | $484,000 |
| 229 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn | 4,560 | 09/15/2021 | $1,594,824 |
| 589 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,581 | 05/07/2021 | |
| 599 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 8,400 | 11/18/2002 | |
| 593 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,772 | 01/17/2018 | $1,150,000 |
| 595 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,744 | 12/16/2019 | $2,475,000 |
| 603 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,440 | 07/28/1994 | |
| 585 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,664 | 11/22/2022 | $1,800,000 |
| 217 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn | 8,428 | 04/09/2014 | $850,000 |
| 710 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 09/21/1981 | |
| 583 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,542 | 03/12/1992 | |
| 597 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,784 | 04/25/2011 | |
| 710 A Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 12/19/2019 | $660,000 |
