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542 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 542 Hancock St

Property image for 542 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,667

Sale price

$1,675,000

General information

Address

Primary address

542 Hancock Street

ZIP code

11233

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01660-0025

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,150

Building dimensions

16.67 ft x 42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Expensive Mas

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/31/2020

Sale price

$1,675,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,938

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

16.67 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,667

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

0.58 Miles

Closest fire station

0.10 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 542 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 542 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/31/2020	$1,675,000	XXXX, XXXX	XXX XXXXXXX, XXX
03/05/2015	$1,165,000	XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/29/2022 - R 07/01/2022 - D	Mortgage (2022072700854001)	XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
03/04/2020 - R 03/03/2020 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2020030301127001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
02/07/2020 - R 01/31/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020020500743003)	XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
02/07/2020 - R 01/31/2020 - D	Deed (2020020500743002)	XXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXXX
02/07/2020 - R 01/29/2020 - D	Power of Attorney (2020020500743001)	XXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
08/05/2016 - R 07/20/2016 - D	Deed (2016072601205001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/24/2016 - R 05/09/2016 - D	Agreement (2016051101477005)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX
05/24/2016 - R 05/09/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016051101477004)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX
05/24/2016 - R 05/09/2016 - D	Deed (2016051101477001)	XXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
05/24/2016 - R 04/18/2016 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016051101477003)	XXXX XX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 542 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

$5,938

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,412,000

Assessed value

$144,720

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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	$2,137,000	$128,220	$28,232	19.843%	$5,602	$5,602	+4.64%
2024/25	$1,688,000	$101,280	$26,656	20.085%	$5,354	$5,354	0.00%
2023/24	$1,983,000	$118,980	$26,656	20.085%	$5,354	$5,354	+3.92%
2022/23	$1,764,000	$105,840	$25,367	20.309%	$5,152	$5,152	+3.49%
2021/22	$1,400,000	$84,000	$24,936	19.963%	$4,978	$4,978	+0.54%
2020/21	$1,632,000	$97,920	$23,527	21.045%	$4,951	$4,951	+5.30%
2019/20	$1,726,000	$103,560	$22,213	21.167%	$4,702	$4,702	+1.19%
2018/19	$1,331,000	$79,860	$22,213	20.919%	$4,647	$4,647	+7.83%
2017/18	$1,257,000	$75,420	$21,139	20.385%	$4,309	$4,309	+3.73%
2016/17	$1,116,000	$66,960	$20,780	19.991%	$4,154	$4,154	+8.36%

Permits

Permit information for 542 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/14/2020	Alteration

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/04/2026	A
	06/09/2025	A
	04/10/2024	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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)

0.332

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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	0.21
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.21
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
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
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.30
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.37

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
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.30
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.30
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.37
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.41
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa	6	No	Charter	K-8	472	0.41
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.51
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.54

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	0.40
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.30
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL	4	No	Public	9-12	133	0.40
Research And Service High School	2	No	Public	10-12	181	0.40
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.41
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.51
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.51
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.55
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.58
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.59

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 542 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 542 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 542 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

542 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 3,150 square feet.

When was 542 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the sale price?

542 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold on 01/31/2020 for $1,675,000.

What is the assessed value of 542 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

542 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $144,720.

What are the property taxes for 542 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 542 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $5,937.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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