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216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information

216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 216 Hancock Street
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11216
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01838-0036

Sales & Tax Overview for 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 05/23/2017
Purchase price $925,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,667
Lot dimensions 16.67 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sqft 3,000
Building dimensions 16.67 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1901
Year last altered 2018
Frontage Hancock Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Marcy Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 13
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.43 Miles
Closest fire station 0.25 Miles

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About 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1901 and has a total of 3,000 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $121,560, the tax amount paid for 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is $6,114.

When was 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the last sale price?

216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold in 05/23/2017 for $925,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/23/2017 $925,000
08/25/2014 $325,000
03/24/2010 $1,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/22/2020 - R
10/20/2020 - D
Landmark Designation
(2020102000422001)
05/01/2019 - R
07/02/2018 - D
Vacate Order
(2019042900802001)
11/19/2018 - R
07/02/2018 - D
Vacate Order
(2018110900843001)
02/07/2018 - R
12/14/2017 - D
Judgment
(2018020501150001)
05/31/2017 - R
05/23/2017 - D
Deed
(2017053000868001)
11/27/2018 - R
03/19/2017 - D
Sundry Agreement
(2018112601246006)
12/09/2016 - R
07/30/2016 - D
Deed
(2016063001656001)
03/05/2015 - R
08/25/2014 - D
Deed
(2015022301261001)
03/19/2015 - R
08/23/2014 - D
Power of Attorney
(2015022301264001)
11/20/2014 - R
08/23/2014 - D
Memorandum of Contract
(2014110300146002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $6,115
Tax assessor's market value: $2,026,000
Assessed value: $121,560

Assessment History for 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,105,000 $126,300 $29,072 19.843% $5,769 $5,769 +4.72%
2024/25 $2,012,000 $120,720 $27,427 20.085% $5,509 $5,509 +5.99%
2023/24 $1,825,000 $109,500 $25,878 20.085% $5,198 $5,198 -1.10%
2022/23 $2,000,000 $120,000 $25,878 20.309% $5,256 $5,256 +2.53%
2021/22 $1,638,000 $98,280 $25,680 19.963% $5,126 $5,126 +0.54%

Permits for 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/14/2018 Alteration
08/15/2018 Alteration type 2
08/21/2017 Alteration type 3
         
         
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,030,000
-6.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$882
-12.8% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines A-C
Distance (miles) 0.184
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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 0.26
P.S. 93 William H Prescott 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 172 0.26
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.12
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.12
Concord Baptist Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.17

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.12
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.12
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 8 66 0.14
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.25
Restoration Academy 3 No Public 6-8 94 0.26

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 0.84
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.12
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.12
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.14
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.14

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Neighbors for 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 216 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
218 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,000 01/22/2021
226 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,680 10/13/2022
169 Halsey St, Brooklyn 7,875 01/27/2010
208 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,600 03/04/2016
167 Halsey St, Brooklyn 4,000 09/23/2025
204 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,600 08/24/2006 $840,000
228 Hancock St, Brooklyn 4,160 01/17/2019
202 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,800 12/30/1991
230 Hancock St, Brooklyn 4,800 06/01/2012 $1,030,000
214 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,000 02/17/2023
200 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,600 10/24/2005
220 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,000 11/03/2021 $1,585,000
224 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,680 10/02/1998
165 Halsey St, Brooklyn 4,000 11/21/2007
198 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,600 05/11/2022 $495,000
212 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,924 10/18/2012 $650,000
210 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,924 12/29/2016
206 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,600 11/03/2004
196 Hancock St, Brooklyn 3,600 09/05/2024 $2,385,000
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