| Primary address | 686 Hancock Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11233 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01662-0026 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,787 |
| Lot sqft | 1,750 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3) |
| Building sqft | 1,642 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| 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 | 0.35 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.40 Miles |
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686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899 and has a total of 1,642 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $81,900, the tax amount paid for 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is $3,696. For the next year, the tax amount for 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is estimated at $3,787.
When was 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold?686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold in 01/27/2006.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 686 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: | $3,697 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,787 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,365,000 |
| Assessed value: | $81,900 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 686 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 | $1,365,000 | $81,900 | $18,631 | 19.843% | $3,697 | $3,697 | +4.43% |
| 2024/25 | $1,209,000 | $72,540 | $17,626 | 20.085% | $3,540 | $3,540 | +5.14% |
| 2023/24 | $1,483,000 | $88,980 | $16,765 | 20.085% | $3,367 | $3,367 | +14.77% |
| 2022/23 | $1,214,000 | $72,840 | $14,446 | 20.309% | $3,230 | $2,934 | +1.59% |
| 2021/22 | $937,000 | $56,220 | $14,466 | 19.963% | $3,175 | $2,888 | -2.78% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | B26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.066 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 227 | 0.28 |
| P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 227 | 0.28 |
| Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 472 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 161 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 161 | 0.15 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 472 | 0.15 |
| Excellence Girls Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,050 | 0.30 |
| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School | 7 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 342 | 0.31 |
| Ms 267 Math Science And Technology | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 149 | 0.31 |
| Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 610 | 0.37 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Excellence Girls Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,050 | 0.30 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.45 |
| Brooklyn High School Law And Tech | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 549 | 0.45 |
| Charles Churn Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.46 |
| NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 133 | 0.49 |
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Here are the neighbors for 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 694 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,750 | 09/22/2000 | |
| 700 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 5,025 | 07/02/2019 | |
| 684 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,103 | 01/14/2015 | $680,000 |
| 668 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 34,000 | 07/28/1994 | |
| 708 Hancock St, Brooklyn | |||
| 688 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,666 | 03/12/2020 | |
| 680 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,598 | 06/01/2009 | $625,000 |
| 678 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,598 | 11/30/2009 | $544,764 |
| 698 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 5,025 | 06/12/1985 | |
| 684 A Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,103 | 03/16/2009 | $478,500 |
| 682 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 4,523 | 07/18/2019 | $964,000 |
| 690 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,666 | 08/29/2005 | |
| 710 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 1,740 | 10/11/2005 | $422,687 |
| 676 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 03/16/2021 | $1,875,000 |
| 658 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 12/21/2004 | $160,000 |
| 233 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn | 5,720 | 07/21/2016 | |
| 692 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,110 | 12/06/2017 | |
| 696 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 5,025 | 09/12/2005 |
