397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information
397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 397 A Hancock Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11216 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01836-0075 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | 01/29/2026 |
| Purchase price | $1,800,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,543 |
Lot & Building Information for 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,833 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Three Families (C0)
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| Building sqft | 3,648 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Status | Register |
| Status date | Register |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage(s) | Hancock Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Throop Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
Zoning & Use for 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn
| Zoning | Register |
| Residential units (DOF) | 3 |
Area Overview
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.38 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.22 Miles |
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About 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn
397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1899 and has a total of 3,648 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $102,600, the tax amount paid for 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is $6,540. For the next year, the tax amount for 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is estimated at $6,543.
When was 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the last sale price?397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold in 01/29/2026 for $1,800,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
Ownership Information for 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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Past Sales & Property History for 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | $1,800,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $6,541 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,543 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,710,000 |
| Assessed value: | $102,600 |
Assessment History for 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 397 A 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 | $1,710,000 | $102,600 | $32,963 | 19.843% | $6,541 | $6,541 | -0.33% |
| 2024/25 | $1,994,000 | $119,640 | $32,674 | 20.085% | $6,563 | $6,563 | +5.92% |
| 2023/24 | $1,991,000 | $119,460 | $30,847 | 20.085% | $6,196 | $6,196 | +4.74% |
| 2022/23 | $1,951,000 | $117,060 | $29,125 | 20.309% | $5,915 | $5,915 | +7.84% |
| 2021/22 | $1,802,000 | $108,120 | $27,478 | 19.963% | $5,485 | $5,485 | -5.12% |
Permits for 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
Transportation
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| Closest station | Throop Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.267 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Throop Av/Jefferson Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B43 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.075 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | 8 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 310 | 0.27 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
| Ms 35 Stephen Decatur | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 185 | 0.27 |
| Mt Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 10 | 0.28 |
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 | 0.56 |
| 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 | 0.28 |
| P.S. 140 | NR | No | Public | K-10 | 318 | 0.30 |
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Neighbors for 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 397 A Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 365 A Hancock St, Brooklyn | 3,008 | 10/07/1996 | |
| 341 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 4,032 | 07/31/2020 | |
| 49 Halsey St, Brooklyn | 3,760 | 07/22/2025 | $3,750,000 |
| 162 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 08/31/2021 | $4,550,000 | |
| 322 Hancock St, Brooklyn | |||
| 207 A Halsey St, Brooklyn | 2,833 | 03/08/2019 | $2,250,000 |
| 261 Halsey St, Brooklyn | 7,908 | 08/08/2023 | $1,550,000 |
| 408 A Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,152 | 08/11/2017 | |
| 267 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 11/19/2014 | |
| 270 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 1,959 | 07/31/2023 | $1,200,000 |
| 348 A Hancock St, Brooklyn | 2,268 | 04/09/2011 | |
| 377 A Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 3,332 | 07/31/2006 | |
| 164 Hancock St, Brooklyn | 09/28/2023 | ||
| 163 A Halsey St, Brooklyn | 4,000 | 08/09/2013 | $660,000 |
| 304 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn | 07/12/2000 | ||
| 462 Madison St, Brooklyn | 6,863 | 08/25/2015 | $900,000 |
| 285 A Halsey St, Brooklyn | 2,924 | 04/11/2014 | $1,600,888 |
| 494 A Putnam Ave, Brooklyn | 12/27/1973 |