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997 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 997 Hancock St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$1,657,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
997 Hancock Street
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03387-0056

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,430
Building dimensions
18 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
02/22/2019
Sale price
$1,657,500
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,650
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
Broadway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,800

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
98 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
76 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
32
Community district
4
Closest police station
0.42 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership information for 997 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 997 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/22/2019 $1,657,500 XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/30/2017 $500,000 XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX
11/19/2004 $457,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX X X. XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXX.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/06/2021 - R
02/04/2021 - D
Agreement
(2021022500833002)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/06/2021 - R
02/04/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021022500833001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/27/2019 - R
09/24/2019 - D
Agreement
(2019100200803002)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
11/27/2019 - R
09/24/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019100200803001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
03/29/2019 - R
02/28/2019 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019032801168001)
XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/26/2019 - R
02/22/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019022600348002)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/26/2019 - R
02/22/2019 - D
Deed
(2019022600348001)
XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX
12/14/2017 - R
11/30/2017 - D
Release
(2017120700065001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/14/2017 - R
11/30/2017 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2017120700042001)
XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/06/2017 - R
10/30/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2017103100244003)
XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 997 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
$3,650
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,459,000
Assessed value
$87,540

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 $1,445,000 $86,700 $17,352 19.843% $3,443 $3,443 -0.39%
2024/25 $1,276,000 $76,560 $17,210 20.085% $3,457 $3,457 +3.68%
2023/24 $1,566,000 $93,960 $16,599 20.085% $3,334 $3,334 +2.42%
2022/23 $1,282,000 $76,920 $16,028 20.309% $3,255 $3,255 +5.28%
2021/22 $1,295,000 $77,700 $15,489 19.963% $3,092 $3,092 +57.76%
2020/21 $1,213,000 $72,780 $9,313 21.045% $1,960 $1,960 +0.70%
2019/20 $1,141,000 $68,460 $9,195 21.167% $1,946 $1,946 +7.12%
2018/19 $846,000 $50,760 $8,686 20.919% $1,817 $1,817 +8.57%
2017/18 $979,000 $58,740 $8,210 20.385% $1,674 $1,674 +7.87%
2016/17 $739,000 $44,340 $7,761 19.991% $1,552 $1,552 +2.23%

Permit information for 997 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/03/2018 Alteration
11/17/2017 Alteration
11/16/2017 Alteration type 2

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
08/01/2014 B
08/01/2014 B
08/01/2014 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Bushwick South 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

Property location map
Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Weirfield St & Broadway at NE Corner
Station lines
J
Distance (miles)
0.099

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 Yes Public PK, K-8 491 0.33
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 Yes Public PK, K-8 491 0.33
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School 3 No Public PK, K-5 197 0.25
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School 3 No Public PK, K-5 197 0.25
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 6 No Public PK, K-5 141 0.35
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 6 No Public PK, K-5 141 0.35
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.35
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.35
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Evergreen Middle School-Urban Exploration 4 Yes Public 6-8 342 0.34
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 No Public PK, K-8 491 0.33
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.42
Achievement First North Brooklyn Prep Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 851 0.45
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.48
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration 3 No Public 6-8 165 0.56
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.56
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.58
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes 3 No Public 6-8 267 0.58
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.25
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.42
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.58
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High 5 No Charter 9-12 515 0.58
Bushwick Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 86 0.58
Eagle Academy for Young Men II 6 No Public 6-12 599 0.64
Bushwick School for Social Justice 2 No Public 9-12 272 0.69
Academy for Environmental Leadership 2 No Public 9-12 275 0.69
Brooklyn School For Math And Research NR No Public 9-12 333 0.69
Academy Of Urban Planning 5 No Public 9-12 403 0.69

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 997 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 997 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 997 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

997 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,430 square feet.

When was 997 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

997 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 02/22/2019 for $1,657,500.

What is the assessed value of 997 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

997 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $87,540.

What are the property taxes for 997 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 997 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $3,649.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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