159 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Records

New York City property record for 159 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	4,200 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size	0.046 acres (2,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$8,470 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale Nov 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`01833-0082`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`01833-0082`
Alternative APNs	`0611018330082` `3-01833-0082`

Interior

Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	4,200 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,000 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1899
Effective Year Built	Effective 1899
Architectural Style	Triplex
Lot Area	2,000 sqft (0.046 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3-01833-0082
Street Address	159 HANCOCK ST
City	BROOKLYN
State	NY
Zip	11216-2105
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	R6B
Legal Block	1833
Legal Lot Number	82
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLYN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	24900

Owner

Source: New York City records, as of October 13, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	24 RIVERS DR, GREAT NECK, NY 11020-1432
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 23, 2026	Deed, Transfer
Nov 8, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE BANKERS INC
Sep 18, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MARTIN BROWN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 23, 2026
Deed Sale	Sep 23, 2026
Prior Sale	Sep 18, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2026272244
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Sep 23, 2026
Property Address	159 HANCOCK ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-2105
Document Number	0000272244
Instrument Date	Sep 16, 2026
Instrument	2026272244
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	24 RIVERS DR, GREAT NECK, NY 11020-1432

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	159 HANCOCK ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-2105
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 4, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000442615
Date	Nov 8, 2021
Instrument	2021000442615

Lender

Name	NATIONWIDE MORTGAGE BANKERS INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	1901 E VOORHEES ST STE C, DANVILLE, IL 61834

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

September 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Sep 18, 2019
Property Address	159 HANCOCK ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-2105
Document Number	0000301681
Instrument Date	Sep 6, 2019
Instrument	301681
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 8, 2019
Title Company	FEDERAL STANDARD ABSTRACT INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$6,600.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5043 MORENCI LN LITTLE NECK NY 113621331, LITTLE NECK, NY 11362-1331

Mortgage

Document Number	301682
Date	Sep 18, 2019
Instrument	301682

Lender

Name	MARTIN BROWN
Address	133 CARNOUSTIE RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2310
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Kings County
Municipality	New York City
Unified School District	New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,470.00 (-1.21%)	$206,520 (+6.56%) Land $14,700 Building $191,820	$3,442,000 (+6.56%) Land $245,000 Building $3,197,000
2025	$8,574.00 (+5.27%)
2023	$8,145.00	$193,800 Land $14,700 Building $179,100	$3,230,000 Land $245,000 Building $2,985,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,787 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Fiber · Cable	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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