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778 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 778 Hancock St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,717

Sale price

$900,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
778 Hancock Street
Alternate address(es)
778 Leon W Snith JR Memorial Way
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01663-0036

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,391
Building dimensions
17.17 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
06/20/2013
Sale price
$900,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,868
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
Ralph Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
17.17 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,717

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
99 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.27 Miles
Closest fire station
0.59 Miles

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Ownership information for 778 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 778 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/20/2013 $900,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/18/2012 $335,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX, XX X XXXX, XXXX X
05/22/2012 $490,000 XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/16/2020 - R
09/10/2020 - D
Agreement
(2020100800996001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/02/2020 - R
09/10/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020092200613004)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
10/02/2020 - R
09/10/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020092200613003)
XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
10/02/2020 - R
09/02/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020092200613002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/02/2020 - R
09/02/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020092200613001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/26/2015 - R
07/10/2015 - D
Agreement
(2015082700518004)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/26/2015 - R
07/10/2015 - D
Mortgage
(2015082700518003)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/26/2015 - R
05/22/2015 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015082700518002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXX
10/26/2015 - R
05/22/2015 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015082700518001)
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/18/2013 - R
06/21/2013 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013070201781003)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 778 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
$6,868
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,006,000
Assessed value
$120,360

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 $1,526,000 $91,560 $32,852 19.843% $6,519 $6,519 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,709,000 $102,540 $30,992 20.085% $6,225 $6,225 +4.35%
2023/24 $1,719,000 $103,140 $29,700 20.085% $5,965 $5,965 +1.84%
2022/23 $1,407,000 $84,420 $28,843 20.309% $5,858 $5,858 +7.09%
2021/22 $1,543,000 $92,580 $27,403 19.963% $5,758 $5,470 +0.10%
2020/21 $1,561,000 $93,660 $25,967 21.045% $5,761 $5,465 +5.69%
2019/20 $1,259,000 $75,540 $24,427 21.167% $5,467 $5,170 +6.13%
2018/19 $1,235,000 $74,100 $23,290 20.919% $5,177 $4,872 +5.91%
2017/18 $1,147,000 $68,820 $22,566 20.385% $4,900 $4,600 +2.33%
2016/17 $876,000 $52,560 $22,486 19.991% $4,805 $4,495 +4.65%

Permit information for 778 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/15/2013 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Stuyvesant Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Linden St & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines
J-Z
Distance (miles)
0.336

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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 0.09
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 227 0.09
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.15
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 4 No Public PK, K-5 150 0.20
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 4 No Public PK, K-5 150 0.20
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.20
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.31
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 No Public PK, K-5 161 0.32
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 No Public PK, K-5 161 0.32
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks 6 No Public PK, K-5 470 0.34
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 0.20
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.31
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.43
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.45
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.45
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.55
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.59
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.60
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.60
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 0.20
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.29
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.43
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.60
Boys and Girls High School 2 No Public 9-12 403 0.62
Research And Service High School 2 No Public 10-12 181 0.62
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL 4 No Public 9-12 133 0.62
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.64
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.64
Eagle Academy for Young Men II 6 No Public 6-12 599 0.65

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 778 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 778 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 778 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

778 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,391 square feet.

When was 778 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the sale price?

778 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold on 06/20/2013 for $900,000.

What is the assessed value of 778 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

778 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $120,360.

What are the property taxes for 778 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 778 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $6,868.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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