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493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
4
4.5
$2,499,000
493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 Property Information
493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 493 Hancock Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11233 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01654-0048 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | 12/23/2024 |
| Purchase price | $950,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $12,420 |
Lot & Building Information for 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
| Lot sqft | 1,800 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5) |
| Building sqft | 3,423 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Status | Register |
| Status date | Register |
| Year built | 2004 |
| Year last altered | 2025 |
| Frontage(s) | 2010 CB Boundary (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Marcus Garvey Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
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| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.51 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.00 Miles |
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About 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?
493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 2004 and has a total of 3,423 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $62,100, the tax amount paid for 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is $7,589. For the next year, the tax amount for 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is estimated at $12,420.
When was 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the last sale price?493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold in 12/23/2024 for $950,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s). There are 1 active listings at this address.
Ownership Information for 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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Homes for Sale in 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
$2,499,000
| Listing date | 03/20/2026 |
|---|---|
| Rooms | 10 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4.5 |
Contact Justin McMahon for more information Contact Jessica Peters for more information View full listing information on elliman.com
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Listing Price History
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | $2,499,000 |
| 09/10/2025 | $2,599,000 |
Active Listings For This Property:
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Past Sales & Property History for 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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Title Documents for 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $7,590 |
| Estimated property tax: | $12,420 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,035,000 |
| Assessed value: | $62,100 |
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Assessment History for 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 493 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 | $1,035,000 | $62,100 | $38,248 | 19.843% | $7,590 | $7,590 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $1,112,000 | $66,720 | $36,083 | 20.085% | $7,247 | $7,247 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,224,000 | $73,440 | $34,042 | 20.085% | $6,837 | $6,837 | +0.69% |
| 2022/23 | $1,015,000 | $60,900 | $33,437 | 20.309% | $6,791 | $6,791 | +1.73% |
| 2021/22 | $1,038,000 | $62,280 | $33,437 | 19.963% | $6,675 | $6,675 | -0.49% |
Permits for 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats
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Median Sale Price
$840,000
-1.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$903
1.2% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$839,000
6.2% YoY
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distance (miles) | 0.064 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 161 | 0.33 |
| P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 161 | 0.33 |
| P.S. 243 the Weeksville School | 2 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 179 | 0.59 |
| P.S. 243 the Weeksville School | 2 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 179 | 0.59 |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | 8 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 310 | 0.19 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Ms 35 Stephen Decatur | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 185 | 0.19 |
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.27 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.27 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.27 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.29 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Boys and Girls High School | 2 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 403 | 0.45 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.27 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.29 |
| Research And Service High School | 2 | No | Public | 10-12 | 181 | 0.45 |
| NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 133 | 0.45 |
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Neighbors for 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 493 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6417 14th Ave, Brooklyn | 900 | 05/06/2003 | |
| 207 Essex St, Brooklyn | 02/10/2021 | $225,000 | |
| 213 Essex St, Brooklyn | 4,469 | 01/09/2018 | $225,000 |
| 1512 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn | 2,970 | ||
| 163 Leonard St, Brooklyn | 15,395 | 01/23/2007 | $1,850,000 |
| 6415 14th Ave, Brooklyn | 900 | 05/06/2003 | |
| 215 Highland Blvd, Brooklyn | 4,240 | 05/07/2019 | |
| 950 51st St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 05/23/2017 | |
| 301 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 483,384 | ||
| 140 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 14,920 | 05/10/2007 | $1,800,000 |
| 76 Bainbridge St, Brooklyn | 2,304 | 11/22/2002 | |
| 4401 16th Ave, Brooklyn | 3,896 | 04/15/2003 | |
| 245 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,200 | 06/07/2004 | $344,230 |
| 184 Columbia Hts, Brooklyn | 24,918 | ||
| 34 9th St, Brooklyn | 04/12/2018 | $53,000,000 | |
| 2246 E 15th St, Brooklyn | 2,938 | 04/11/2003 | $350,000 |
| 12 Conselyea St, Brooklyn | 3,126 | 11/19/2004 | |
| 241-243 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,200 | 05/28/2004 | $344,230 |
| 6103 Strickland Ave, Brooklyn | 54,500 | 08/05/2002 | |
| 1342 50th St, Brooklyn | 5,904 | 01/15/2003 |
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