| Primary address | 542 A Hancock Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11233 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01660-0026 |
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| Purchase date | 12/12/2025 |
| Purchase price | $1,443,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $8,007 |
| Lot sqft | 1,667 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0)
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| Building sqft | 3,380 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Year last altered | 2016 |
| Frontage(s) | Hancock Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Malcolm X Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.58 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.11 Miles |
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542 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899 and has a total of 3,380 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 542 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $149,400, the tax amount paid for 542 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is $7,672. For the next year, the tax amount for 542 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is estimated at $8,007.
When was 542 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the last sale price?542 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold in 12/12/2025 for $1,443,000.
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 542 A 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: | $7,672 |
| Estimated property tax: | $8,007 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,490,000 |
| Assessed value: | $149,400 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 542 A 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 | $2,490,000 | $149,400 | $38,664 | 19.843% | $7,672 | $7,672 | +3.00% |
| 2024/25 | $1,967,000 | $118,020 | $37,087 | 20.085% | $7,449 | $7,449 | 0.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,986,000 | $119,160 | $37,087 | 20.085% | $7,449 | $7,449 | +2.89% |
| 2022/23 | $1,861,000 | $111,660 | $35,647 | 20.309% | $7,240 | $7,240 | +7.84% |
| 2021/22 | $1,968,000 | $118,080 | $33,629 | 19.963% | $6,713 | $6,713 | -1.00% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Stuyvesant Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.332 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | B26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.052 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.21 |
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 | 0.30 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 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 | 0.40 |
| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 542 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 538 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 07/25/1996 | |
| 550 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,856 | 05/28/2024 | |
| 552 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 5,500 | 07/06/2000 | |
| 558 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,471 | 06/06/2007 | |
| 548 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,116 | 07/09/2014 | |
| 540 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,150 | 06/11/1982 | |
| 526 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 08/23/2018 | $1,329,000 |
| 546 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 10/09/2015 | $1,050,000 |
| 544 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 09/21/2001 | |
| 562 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,741 | 11/12/2015 | $999,000 |
| 532 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 12/14/2023 | |
| 560 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,216 | 05/27/2022 | $916,425 |
| 564 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,876 | 11/14/2023 | $1,900,000 |
| 556 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 5,500 | 06/11/2004 | |
| 528 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 02/08/2011 | |
| 542 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,150 | 01/31/2020 | $1,675,000 |
| 536 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,150 | 08/18/2004 | $495,000 |
| 534 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 02/09/2024 | |
| 530 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,852 | 09/21/2017 | $1,560,000 |
| 524 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,100 | 12/08/2022 | $2,195,000 |
