| Primary address | 496 Hancock Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11233 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01659-0040 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,875 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
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| Building sqft | 2,844 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage | Hancock Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Marcus Garvey Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.55 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.01 Miles |
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496 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,844 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 496 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $115,500, the tax amount paid for 496 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is $5,169.
When was 496 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold?496 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold in 12/02/2025.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 496 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $5,169 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,925,000 |
| Assessed value: | $115,500 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 496 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $1,699,000 | $101,940 | $24,576 | 19.843% | $4,877 | $4,877 | +4.58% |
| 2024/25 | $1,788,000 | $107,280 | $23,216 | 20.085% | $4,663 | $4,663 | 0.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,909,000 | $114,540 | $23,216 | 20.085% | $4,663 | $4,663 | -0.17% |
| 2022/23 | $1,786,000 | $107,160 | $22,999 | 20.309% | $4,671 | $4,671 | +7.77% |
| 2021/22 | $1,518,000 | $91,080 | $21,709 | 19.963% | $4,334 | $4,334 | +0.56% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Stuyvesant Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.357 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 161 | 0.31 |
| P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 161 | 0.31 |
| P.S. 243 the Weeksville School | 2 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 179 | 0.56 |
| P.S. 243 the Weeksville School | 2 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 179 | 0.56 |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | 8 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 310 | 0.16 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms 35 Stephen Decatur | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 185 | 0.16 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.30 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.30 |
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.30 |
| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School | 7 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 342 | 0.32 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Boys and Girls High School | 2 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 403 | 0.42 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.30 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.32 |
| Research And Service High School | 2 | No | Public | 10-12 | 181 | 0.42 |
| NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 133 | 0.42 |
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Here are the neighbors for 496 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6311-6313 15th Ave, Brooklyn | 1,668 | 03/10/2000 | |
| 503 Milford St, Brooklyn | 2,420 | 04/03/2003 | $399,000 |
| 453 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 01/13/2011 | |
| 9424 Avenue B, Brooklyn | 2,126 | 11/21/2016 | |
| 163 Roebling St, Brooklyn | 5,270 | 06/21/2006 | |
| 1 Division Ave, Brooklyn | 70,665 | 05/21/2024 | |
| 66 Bay Ridge Ave, Brooklyn | 1,760 | 05/05/2026 | |
| 10417 Seaview Ave, Brooklyn | 1,978 | 08/27/2021 | |
| 642 E 103rd St, Brooklyn | 2,468 | 05/04/2006 | $620,000 |
| 637 39th St, Brooklyn | 10,000 | 10/04/2010 | $1,980,000 |
| 2306 E 15th St, Brooklyn | 3,432 | 10/21/2024 | |
| 1036 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 03/12/2020 | |
| 894 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,200 | 01/13/2003 | $228,000 |
| 3622 Avenue J, Brooklyn | 2,560 | 12/04/2002 | |
| 1235 86th St, Brooklyn | 1,344 | 11/24/1999 | |
| 236 E 16th St, Brooklyn | 41,703 | 06/23/1999 | |
| 461 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn | 4,600 | 03/17/2016 | |
| 479 9th St, Brooklyn | 2,720 | 06/11/2013 | |
| 5808 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn | 2,630 | 11/27/2013 | |
| 1029 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn | 1,414 | 03/23/2005 |
