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397 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 397 Hancock St

Property image for 397 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,833

Sale price

$680,000

General information

Address

Primary address

397 Hancock Street

ZIP code

11216

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01836-0076

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,448

Building dimensions

18.33 ft x 47 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Last altered

2014

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/14/2013

Sale price

$680,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$11,090

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

Marcus Garvey Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18.33 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,833

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

73 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.37 Miles

Closest fire station

0.23 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 397 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 397 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/14/2013	$680,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX-XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/26/2019 - R 04/12/2019 - D	Additional Mortgage Tax (2019042500026001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX
04/24/2019 - R 04/12/2019 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2019042400775001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX X X
08/28/2018 - R 08/16/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018082700945001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX
03/25/2013 - R 01/14/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013021201309002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
03/25/2013 - R 01/14/2013 - D	Deed (2013021201309001)	XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/03/2011 - R 08/18/2011 - D	Deed (2011090800217001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
01/23/1969 - R	Deed (36930030600803)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 397 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

$11,090

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,279,000

Assessed value

$136,740

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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	$2,617,000	$157,020	$52,898	19.843%	$10,497	$10,497	+0.95%
2024/25	$2,088,000	$125,280	$51,770	20.085%	$10,398	$10,398	+3.66%
2023/24	$1,924,000	$115,440	$49,944	20.085%	$10,031	$10,031	+17.07%
2022/23	$2,108,000	$126,480	$48,222	20.309%	$9,793	$8,568	+6.14%
2021/22	$1,727,000	$103,620	$46,574	19.963%	$9,298	$8,073	-12.98%
2020/21	$1,799,000	$107,940	$44,082	21.045%	$9,277	$9,277	+1.59%
2019/20	$1,430,000	$85,800	$43,142	21.167%	$9,132	$9,132	+4.89%
2018/19	$1,914,000	$114,840	$41,620	20.919%	$8,706	$8,706	+6.28%
2017/18	$1,416,000	$84,960	$40,185	20.385%	$8,192	$8,192	+5.58%
2016/17	$1,049,000	$62,940	$38,812	19.991%	$7,759	$7,759	+50.39%

Permits

Permit information for 397 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
12/14/2018	Alteration
10/24/2017	Alteration type 2
04/01/2014	Alteration type 2
10/15/2013	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Throop Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.266

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.16
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.16
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.24
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.27
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.27
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.27
Brooklyn Brownstone School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	310	0.28
Brooklyn Brownstone School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	310	0.28
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.30
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.16
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.24
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.27
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.27
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.28
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.30
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.30
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.31
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	8	66	0.38
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.40

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	0.56
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.16
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.27
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.27
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.30
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.30
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.38
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.40
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.41
Uncommon New York City Charter #1	NR	No	Charter		0	0.44

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 397 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 397 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 397 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

397 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 3,448 square feet.

When was 397 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

397 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 01/14/2013 for $680,000.

What is the assessed value of 397 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

397 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $136,740.

What are the property taxes for 397 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 397 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $11,090.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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