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281 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Hancock St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,950

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 Hancock Street
ZIP code
11216
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01834-0054

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
4,292
Building dimensions
19.5 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,543
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Hancock Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Marcy Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,950

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
76 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.35 Miles
Closest fire station
0.33 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 281 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/22/2023 - R
09/06/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023090400036001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
10/22/2020 - R
10/20/2020 - D		 Landmark Designation
(2020102000422001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
09/20/2019 - R
09/12/2019 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019092000686001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/05/2017 - R
12/14/2016 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2016122700268001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/23/2016 - R
08/09/2016 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016081100495001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/08/2016 - R
07/21/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016080300232002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/08/2016 - R
04/07/2016 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2016080300232001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
02/15/2001 - R Deed
(3720007527572)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/10/2000 - R Mortgage
(3780007263878)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/04/1996 - R Mortgage
(3260005441126)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 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
$6,543
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,082,000
Assessed value
$184,920

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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 $2,469,000 $148,140 $31,543 19.843% $6,541 $6,259 -0.55%
2024/25 $2,590,000 $155,400 $31,334 20.085% $6,563 $6,293 +6.41%
2023/24 $2,495,000 $149,700 $29,447 20.085% $6,196 $5,914 +5.27%
2022/23 $2,533,000 $151,980 $27,665 20.309% $5,915 $5,618 +8.09%
2021/22 $2,537,000 $152,220 $26,038 19.963% $5,485 $5,198 -5.22%
2020/21 $2,892,000 $173,520 $26,059 21.045% $5,781 $5,484 +0.31%
2019/20 $2,455,000 $147,300 $25,828 21.167% $5,763 $5,467 +7.79%
2018/19 $2,017,000 $121,020 $24,246 20.919% $5,377 $5,072 +9.12%
2017/18 $2,090,000 $125,400 $22,801 20.385% $4,948 $4,648 +8.91%
2016/17 $1,548,000 $92,880 $21,348 19.991% $4,578 $4,268 +2.41%
Permits

Permit information for 281 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
06/09/2025 A
04/10/2024 A

*Most recent HPD violations 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.306
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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
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.09
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.09
Concord Baptist Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.16
Concord Baptist Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.16
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.18
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.18
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.18
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.18
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.09
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.09
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 8 66 0.15
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.18
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.18
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.19
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.29
Restoration Academy 3 No Public 6-8 94 0.31
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.41
Uncommon New York City Charter #1 NR No Charter 0 0.42
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 0.75
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.09
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.09
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.15
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.18
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.18
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.19
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.29
Uncommon New York City Charter #1 NR No Charter 0 0.42
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.49

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Neighbors for 281 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

269 Hancock St, Brooklyn 267 Hancock St, Brooklyn 299 Hancock St, Brooklyn 273 Hancock St, Brooklyn 263 Hancock St, Brooklyn 283 Hancock St, Brooklyn 277 Hancock St, Brooklyn 261 Hancock St, Brooklyn 285 Hancock St, Brooklyn 293 Hancock St, Brooklyn 408 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 289 Hancock St, Brooklyn 406 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 287 Hancock St, Brooklyn 297 Hancock St, Brooklyn 279 Hancock St, Brooklyn 275 Hancock St, Brooklyn 271 Hancock St, Brooklyn 265 Hancock St, Brooklyn 291 Hancock St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 281 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 281 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

281 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 4,292 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

281 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $184,920.

What are the property taxes for 281 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 281 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $6,543.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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