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588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 588 Hancock St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$265,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
588 Hancock Street
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01661-0013

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,400
Building dimensions
20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Wood
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
04/28/2003
Sale price
$265,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$1,863
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Hancock Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Malcolm X Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
98 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.50 Miles
Closest fire station
0.20 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 588 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 588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/28/2003 $265,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XX. XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/29/2003 - R
04/28/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003052300490002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
08/29/2003 - R
04/28/2003 - D		 Deed
(2003052300490001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
11/07/1991 - R Agreement
(3330001648833)		 XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
07/31/1989 - R Mortgage
(3580001472658)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/31/1989 - R
07/19/1989 - D		 Deed
(3570001472657)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/28/1986 - D
05/28/1986 - R		 Deed
(FT_3350001170435)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
02/25/1983 - R Deed
(3040000948404)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXX
02/25/1983 - R Mortgage
(3030000948403)		 XX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX
08/07/1968 - R Deed
(36830079200108)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 588 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
$1,863
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,604,000
Assessed value
$96,240

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,841,000 $110,460 $8,858 19.843% $1,758 $1,758 +4.69%
2024/25 $1,514,000 $90,840 $8,359 20.085% $1,679 $1,679 0.00%
2023/24 $1,858,000 $111,480 $8,359 20.085% $1,679 $1,679 -0.29%
2022/23 $1,570,000 $94,200 $8,291 20.309% $1,684 $1,684 +32.17%
2021/22 $1,251,000 $75,060 $6,383 19.963% $1,562 $1,274 +1.37%
2020/21 $1,517,000 $91,020 $5,972 21.045% $1,554 $1,257 +6.68%
2019/20 $1,678,000 $100,680 $5,566 21.167% $1,474 $1,178 +2.29%
2018/19 $1,633,000 $97,980 $5,506 20.919% $1,457 $1,152 +3.88%
2017/18 $1,035,000 $62,100 $5,439 20.385% $1,408 $1,109 +11.62%
2016/17 $767,000 $46,020 $4,969 19.991% $1,303 $993 +11.11%
Permits

Permit information for 588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/18/2008 Alteration type 3

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Stuyvesant Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.337
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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 0.14
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.14
La Cima Charter School 5 No Charter K-5 199 0.24
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.24
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.28
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.28
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.32
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.32
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.32
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 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 0.24
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.24
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur 7 No Public 6-8 185 0.28
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.32
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.32
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.32
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.44
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.46
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.50
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.51
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 0.41
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.32
Research And Service High School 2 No Public 10-12 181 0.41
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL 4 No Public 9-12 133 0.41
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.46
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.50
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
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.56
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.64

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Neighbors for 588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

592 Hancock St, Brooklyn 608 Hancock St, Brooklyn 586 Hancock St, Brooklyn 293 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 598 Hancock St, Brooklyn 600 Hancock St, Brooklyn 602 Hancock St, Brooklyn 297 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 303 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 596 Hancock St, Brooklyn 295 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 606 Hancock St, Brooklyn 307 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 291 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 301 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 305 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 590 Hancock St, Brooklyn 594 Hancock St, Brooklyn 299 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 610 Hancock St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,400 square feet.

When was 588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the sale price?

588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold on 04/28/2003 for $265,000.

What is the assessed value of 588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $96,240.

What are the property taxes for 588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 588 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $1,862.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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