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686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 686 Hancock St

Property image for 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,750

General information

Address

Primary address

686 Hancock Street

ZIP code

11233

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01662-0026

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

1,642

Building dimensions

17.5 ft x 42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,787

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

17.5 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,750

Area overview

Walk score

92 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

98 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

66 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.35 Miles

Closest fire station

0.40 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 686 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 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/18/2017 - R 06/12/2017 - D	Agreement (2017071300549003)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XX XXXX
07/18/2017 - R 06/12/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017071300549002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XX XXXX
07/18/2017 - R 06/12/2017 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2017071300549001)	XX XXXX	XX XXXX
11/30/2016 - R 11/22/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016112900380001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/16/2015 - R 05/06/2013 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2015071300479001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XX XXXX
04/25/2012 - R 01/23/2012 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2012041900734001)	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X	XX XXXX
12/07/2006 - R 11/22/2006 - D	Agreement (2006120502092003)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
12/07/2006 - R 11/22/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006120502092002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
12/07/2006 - R 11/02/2006 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2006120502092001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
05/18/2006 - R 02/22/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006030100300002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 686 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

$3,787

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,794,000

Assessed value

$107,640

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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	$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%
2020/21	$919,000	$55,140	$14,116	21.045%	$3,267	$2,971	+5.62%
2019/20	$1,016,000	$60,960	$13,288	21.167%	$3,109	$2,813	+7.47%
2018/19	$750,000	$45,000	$12,511	20.919%	$2,923	$2,617	+8.94%
2017/18	$890,000	$53,400	$11,785	20.385%	$2,702	$2,402	+2.67%
2016/17	$711,000	$42,660	$11,705	19.991%	$2,650	$2,340	+5.36%

Permits

Permit information for 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/25/2007	B

*Most recent HPD violation 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Utica Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.38

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.30
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	150	0.30
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	150	0.30
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.31
La Cima Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-5	199	0.31

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.31
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.31
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.37
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.45
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.45
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.46
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.46
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.52

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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
Research And Service High School	2	No	Public	10-12	181	0.49
Boys and Girls High School	2	No	Public	9-12	403	0.49
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.55
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.55
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.68

Neighbors for 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

694 Hancock St, Brooklyn 700 Hancock St, Brooklyn 684 Hancock St, Brooklyn 668 Hancock St, Brooklyn 708 Hancock St, Brooklyn 688 Hancock St, Brooklyn 680 Hancock St, Brooklyn 678 Hancock St, Brooklyn 698 Hancock St, Brooklyn 684 A Hancock St, Brooklyn 682 Hancock St, Brooklyn 690 Hancock St, Brooklyn 710 Hancock St, Brooklyn 676 Hancock St, Brooklyn 658 Hancock St, Brooklyn 233 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 692 Hancock St, Brooklyn 696 Hancock St, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 1,642 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $107,640.

What are the property taxes for 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 686 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $3,787.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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