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153 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 153 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

$915,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
153 Hancock Street
ZIP code
11216
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01833-0085

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
3,600
Building dimensions
20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
10/19/2012
Sale price
$915,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,077
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
Nostrand Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
78 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.47 Miles
Closest fire station
0.16 Miles

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Ownership information for 153 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 153 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/19/2012 $915,000 XXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXX, XXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/22/2020 - R
10/20/2020 - D
Landmark Designation
(2020102000422001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
06/15/2015 - R
06/01/2015 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015060101090001)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
06/03/2015 - R
05/19/2015 - D
Mortgage
(2015052800996001)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
12/10/2012 - R
11/08/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012112100632003)
XXXXXX XXX X XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
12/10/2012 - R
11/08/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2012112100632002)
XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
11/20/2012 - R
10/19/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012110100686002)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
11/20/2012 - R
10/19/2012 - D
Deed
(2012110100686001)
XXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXX XXXX
11/27/2012 - R
09/28/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2012111300262001)
X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/31/2011 - R
03/15/2011 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2011032400883001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X X XXXX X X XX XXXXXXX
10/05/2007 - R
09/14/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007100200426001)
XXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 153 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
$9,077
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,209,000
Assessed value
$132,540

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 $1,680,000 $100,800 $43,294 19.843% $8,591 $8,591 +18.89%
2024/25 $1,976,000 $118,560 $43,056 20.085% $8,648 $7,226 +5.10%
2023/24 $2,082,000 $124,920 $41,311 20.085% $8,297 $6,876 +3.64%
2022/23 $1,949,000 $116,940 $39,667 20.309% $8,056 $6,634 +7.23%
2021/22 $2,138,000 $128,280 $38,118 19.963% $7,609 $6,187 -18.51%
2020/21 $1,942,000 $116,520 $36,078 21.045% $7,593 $7,593 -0.03%
2019/20 $2,067,000 $124,020 $35,880 21.167% $7,595 $7,595 +5.46%
2018/19 $2,132,000 $127,920 $34,426 20.919% $7,202 $7,202 +6.87%
2017/18 $1,683,000 $100,980 $33,056 20.385% $6,738 $6,738 +6.12%
2016/17 $1,264,000 $75,840 $31,765 19.991% $6,350 $6,350 +50.59%

Permit information for 153 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/27/2020 Alteration
10/16/2020 Alteration
01/15/2020 Alteration type 2
11/17/2014 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
02/16/2010 B

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

Bedford 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
Nostrand Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.154

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 93 William H Prescott 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 172 0.31
P.S. 93 William H Prescott 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 172 0.31
Concord Baptist Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.21
Concord Baptist Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.21
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.24
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.24
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.24
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.24
The Co-op School NR No Private PK, K-5 0 0.29
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 No Public PK, K-5 224 0.29
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 8 66 0.18
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.24
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.24
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.24
Restoration Academy 3 No Public 6-8 94 0.31
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.32
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.34
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.36
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.38
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.49
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 0.97
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.16
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.18
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.24
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.24
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.28
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.34
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.36
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.49
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.52

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 153 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 153 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 153 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

153 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 3,600 square feet.

When was 153 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

153 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 10/19/2012 for $915,000.

What is the assessed value of 153 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

153 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $132,540.

What are the property taxes for 153 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 153 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $9,076.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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